They include a new COO and a new head of insurance
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Mississippi College School of Law is one of the first schools in the nation to tackle the growing influence of artificial intelligence in jurisprudence by making AI education mandatory for all students. For John Anderson, dean of the school, the goal is to train law students “to use the technology effectively, efficiently, and ethically and avoid a lot of the headlines that you’ve seen already where lawyers take shortcuts by using these technologies.” MC is the first law school in the Southeast to require all students to complete an AI course. While the school has other AI classes, a general…
RICHBURG, S.C. (AP) — It took less than three minutes for wind-whipped flames to go from licking the side of the house to shattering a window and working under the eaves to burn everything inside. Weeks later, another house in the exact same spot was burning — again in the name of science. That home went up in flames slower because it was fortified with better materials. Add moving vegetation, mulch, wood fences and hot tubs with their highly flammable insultation several feet away and experts said you can protect houses from the increasing danger of wildfires on a warming…
The U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday it would immediately loosen restrictions on some marijuana products and move quickly to reclassify the drug as less dangerous, in one of the biggest changes to U.S. drug policy in decades. The move does not legalize marijuana across the United States, but it is likely to reshape the $47 billion industry, which has faced continued barriers at the federal level, even as all but two U.S. states have legalized it in some form for medical use and nearly half have legalized it for recreational use as well. State-regulated medical marijuana products now…
The wrap offers limits up to $100 million, while dwelling wraps provide limits up to $3 million. The program is written on A‑rated paper, with all offerings subject to the wrap policy’s terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions. Industry sources indicated that Munich Re Specialty North America and Scor are providing reinsurance support behind the program, with Amwins acting as exclusive distribution partner, underscoring the need for strong balance‑sheet backing in a highly stressed market.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 170,169 vehicles in the U.S. due to loss of drive power, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on April 23. The recall affects multiple models including Range Rover, Discovery, Range Rover Sport, Defender, etc., NHTSA said. A failure of the DC-DC converter will stop the vehicle’s 12-Volt system from charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting, the auto regulator said. The remedy for this recall is currently under development, NHTSA added. Ford to Recall Over 140,000 US Vehicles Over Damaged Wires Ford is recalling 140,201 Ranger vehicles…
Breakthrough medical devices will get faster insurance coverage in the US under a new government program that coordinates coverage with the approval process, streamlining one of the biggest hurdles for patient access and industry sales. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the US Food and Drug Administration unveiled the new coverage pathway on Thursday, saying it could result in insurance coverage of the most innovative devices in as little as two months, down from more than a year. The Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device, or Rapid, applies to breakthrough technology that addresses unmet medical needs and…
Broker Marsh Risk has revealed that property rates declined by 9% globally in the opening quarter of 2026, repeating the same trend seen in Q4 2025, with double-digit decreases recorded in major regions such as the Pacific, the United States and the United Kingdom.In its latest report on global commercial insurance rates, Marsh Risk highlighted that the downward rate movement in Q1’26 was supported by favourable reinsurance terms and a significant capacity oversupply. The broker also observed that insurers have broadened their appetite, targeting more complex industries and the middle market, where competition levels are increasing. Commenting on the report,…
Though chatbots could have some benefits for mental health access, the physician lobby argued “immediate attention is required” to avoid harming patients looking for support.
Carrier claims faulty Victaulic couplings at the Las Vegas resort fall outside its umbrella policy
Westwood’s path to the dispute looks very different. It had bought a slice of UTB’s future receivables – 6.22 percent, with a stated value of $172,500 – under a July 10, 2025 agreement, paying $125,000 (minus agreed fees) on or about July 16, 2025. When the payments stopped, Westwood sued in Erie County Supreme Court, and on April 21, 2026, the court entered judgment of $166,635.48.
While the broader catastrophe bond market often adopts a wait-and-see posture until the Atlantic hurricane season passes, the current 2026 landscape suggests that the most compelling value may be found during this window of peak uncertainty, according to Ethan Powell, Principal & Chief Investment Officer of Brookmont Capital Management, LLC.Despite forecasts from Tropical Storm Risk and CSU pointing toward a manageable season, record sea surface temperatures continue to weigh on investor sentiment. However, as Powell tells Artemis, this disconnect between perceived peril and actual portfolio impact creates a strategic opening for those willing to look past the tactical headlines. As…
The pathway is designed to reduce the delay between FDA authorization and Medicare coverage for certain Class II and Class III breakthrough medical devices.
Since the start of the second Trump administration, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the U.S. global HIV/AIDS program credited with saving 26 million lives, has undergone significant changes and disruptions as part of a broader foreign aid review. Recent changes include: a temporary stop work order and eventual limits to what services could be continued; the cancellation of numerous PEPFAR awards; and a reorganization of U.S. global health programs, including the launch of a new “America First Global Health Strategy” which is anchored to bilateral agreements with countries, a focus on frontline commodities and services, and a…