Women are the powerhouses of America’s insurance industry, numbering 1.7 million and comprising 54.9 percent of the total workforce. However, this dominance doesn’t extend into leadership roles, which is reflected in Insurance Business America’s Elite Women 2025 survey as 64 percent of respondents feel there is a lack of women leaders in the industry. Data…
Many veterans and their families are unaware of unclaimed life insurance funds that could provide vital financial support. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers various life insurance programs, but due to administrative errors, lack of awareness, or outdated records, billions of dollars remain unclaimed. [Read More...]
A recent administrative upheaval has left numerous federal employees without health insurance, despite prior assurances of continued coverage. This situation stems from a series of abrupt firings, reinstatements, and subsequent terminations within the Department of Commerce, leading to confusion over the status of employee benefits. [Read More...]
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Washington dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 5,811 in the week ending April 19, down from 6,364 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment claims rose to 222,000 last…
Apple is removing another project from AI chief John Giannandrea, and he will no longer oversee Apple's secret robotics division, according to Bloomberg. After Apple failed to deliver promised Apple Intelligence Siri features on time under Giannandrea's leadership, Apple asked Vision Pro chief Mike Rockwell to oversee the Siri team and future Siri development instead.…
The new financial year is the time for businesses to consider any unnecessary expenditure to ensure financial efficiency. However, as budgets reset, it also presents an opportunity to reassess and streamline supply chain operations. Conscious buying is on the agenda for many businesses as consumers look to make more thoughtful purchasing decisions. In fact, research…
It’s been 20 years since the first YouTube video was published, and in that time, the platform and its content have undergone some pretty radical changes. Over time, YouTube has progressed from being a personal video sharing platform to a hub of online comedy and creativity, gaining the attention of mainstream media (like ourselves, with…
From DeepSeek to Anthropic’s Computer Use and ChatGPT’s ‘Operator,’ AI tools have taken the world by storm, and this may be just the beginning. Yet, as AI agents debut with remarkable capabilities, a fundamental question remains: how do we verify their outputs? The AI race has unlocked groundbreaking innovations, but as development surges ahead, key…
U.S. commercial insurance rates declined overall in Q1 2025, except for casualty lines, marking a reversal of recent quarterly rate trends, according to Marsh’s Global Insurance Market Index. [Read More...]
Choosing the right auto insurance can save you money and provide peace of mind every time you hit the road. With so many coverage options and providers available in 2025, it’s important to compare plans carefully and select one that fits both your driving habits and budget. [Read More...]

