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UPS Plane Aborts Landing in Louisville After Small Plane Crosses Runway
A UPS cargo plane had to abort its landing in Louisville last week when a small plane crossed the runway just as it approached. The air traffic controller yelled “Skylab 25, stop!” at the small plane before quickly ordering the …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 3:48 PM
Palm Beach Billionaires Feud Over Who’s Really Protecting the Everglades
Sugar tycoons Jose “Pepe” Fanjul and Alfonso “Alfy” Fanjul Jr. have a plan to dig up thousands of acres of the Florida Everglades for rock that the state needs to build roads. One of the brothers’ billionaire neighbors in Palm …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 3:37 PM
Lawmakers Gather to Talk About AI; Angst and Fears of ‘Destruction’ Follow
A congressional subcommittee on April 16 held a roundtable discussion on the potential of artificial intelligence, which took a turn toward the existential as each lawmaker aired their anxieties about the rapidly evolving technology. Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Va., expressed alarm …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 3:00 PM
Business Interruption: Liquor Delivery Backlog Frustrates Retailers in Mississippi
Brandi Carter needs her wine. As the owner of Levure Bottle Shop in Jackson, Mississippi, she sells natural wine delivered to her business by a state agency responsible for distributing alcoholic beverages to liquor stores, bars and restaurants. But delays …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 2:37 PM
Justice Department Targets Leading US Egg Producers in Antitrust Case: Report
The U.S. Justice Department is preparing an antitrust suit against a few major egg producers, including Cal-Maine Foods and Versova, over alleged price coordination, the Wall Street Journal said on April 17, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 2:09 PM
Rapper Sues California Prisons for $100M Over Stabbing by Inmate
Rapper Tory Lanez has sued the California prison system, saying he never should have been housed with a fellow inmate who stabbed him 16 times last year. Lanez, 33, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, filed the federal lawsuit seeking …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 2:04 PM
People Moves: Howden Hires Thomas to Lead Trucking Specialty Practice; Cottle to Head Clyde & Co Regulatory and Investigations
Howden, the global insurance broker, hired Patrick Thomas as Howden U.S. managing director within the company’s trucking specialty vertical. Thomas leads Howden’s U.S. trucking strategy, overseeing the continued build-out of a dedicated, nationwide trucking practice serving motor carriers, owner-operators, fleets …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 1:29 PM
Skydiver Rescued After Crashing Into Virginia Tech Stadium Scoreboard
A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech’s spring football game Saturday. Virginia Tech officials said on X that the skydiver “was safely secured and is currently stable” following rescue efforts. The incident caused a delay in …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 11:41 AM
Gunfire, U-Turns and Threats Mark a Chaotic Weekend in Hormuz
After Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open,” a tanker stuck in the Persian Gulf immediately lifted anchor and began heading for the narrow waterway. The ship believed it …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 10:40 AM
India Expands Russian Marine Insurance Options
India has expanded the pool of Russian insurers eligible to provide marine cover to ships docking at its ports, increasing the number to 11 from eight, according to its Directorate General of Shipping. India has permitted Russia’s Gazprom Insurance and …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 10:04 AM
How Niche Insurance Shielded Bad Bunny From Bad Weather
Bad Bunny had a problem. Days before the Puerto Rican mega-star was set to perform in Colombia earlier this year, the possibility of heavy rains threatened to turn three sold-out shows in Medellin into multimillion-dollar losses. Solutions were few. Traditional …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 9:34 AM
Asia Regulators Raise Scrutiny on Banks Amid Mythos AI Fears
Regulators across Asia are stepping up scrutiny of cybersecurity risks in their financial systems, as concerns over Anthropic PBC’s latest AI model Mythos spread. Singapore’s financial regulator is urging banks to plug holes, while South Korea’s government agencies have met …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 9:19 AM
Update: Ceasefire at Risk After US Seizes Iranian Ship, Iran Shuns Peace Talks
A ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared in jeopardy on Monday after the U.S. said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Tehran vowed to retaliate, refusing for now to join …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 8:23 AM
Ex-CEO, Ex-CFO of Bankrupt AI Company Charged With Fraud
The former chief executive and chief financial officer of iLearningEngines, which provided AI-driven business automation technology, were indicted on charges they defrauded investors and lenders by fabricating “virtually all” of the now-bankrupt company’s customer relationships and revenue. Former CEO Puthugramam …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 5:29 AM
Pemex Undersea Pipeline Found to Cause Gulf Oil Spill
An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that soiled beaches, killed wildlife and sparked outrage from environmental groups was caused by a leaky pipeline owned by state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos, the company said. A government investigation determined that …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 5:14 AM
SEC’s Power to Recoup Illicit Profits Challenged at Supreme Court
Three times over the past decade, the US Supreme Court has cut the Securities and Exchange Commission’s ability to extract millions of dollars from alleged wrongdoers. Critics of the commission say it’s not enough. In arguments Monday they are asking …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 5:11 AM
AI for the Defense: Should Insurers or Law Firms Pay?
The idea that AI tools can help plaintiffs’ lawyers to improve finely tuned litigation strategies that ultimately drive insurance company claims payouts is not new to Carrier Management readers. Nor is the suggestion that defense firms need to try to …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 5:05 AM
Florida Needs More – Much More – Wind Mitigation, Say Experts at OIR Summit
Florida has the largest wind-mitigation grant program in the country, providing more than $300 million to homeowners over the last few years and resulting in insurance premium discounts for thousands of people.But it’s not enough. The program is not targeted …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 5:01 AM
People Moves: Crest Names Solis Commercial Insurance Broker in Tempe; Storie Joins Alliant’s Pacific Northwest Benefits Team
Crest Appoints Solis as Commercial Insurance Broker in Tempe Crest Insurance Group hired Jesus Solis as a commercial insurance broker in the firm’s Tempe, Arizona, office. An Arizona native, Solis joins the team with a focus on providing comprehensive risk …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 5:00 AM
Inszone Acquires Randall Realty and Insurance in Arizona
Inszone Insurance Services acquired Tucson, Arizona-based Benchmark Insurance Group LLC, doing business as Randall Realty & Insurance. Founded in 1973 by Larry Randall, the agency was later acquired by Frank Fletcher. The firm specializes in mobile and manufactured home insurance, …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 5:00 AM
Man With AR-Style Pistol Arrested at Aetna Headquarters Without Incident
A man carrying a backpack with an AR-style pistol inside was arrested Thursday after walking into health insurer Aetna’s headquarters in Connecticut, police said. Security guards detained the man without incident shortly after 10 a.m., within 3 minutes after he …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 5:00 AM
Judge Blocks GE Vernova From Ending Work for Vineyard Wind
A Massachusetts judge on Friday blocked GE Vernova GEV.N from abandoning work on the largest offshore wind farm in New England after developer Vineyard Wind refused to pay over $300 million the turbine supplier says it is owed for the …

POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 5:00 AM
India Approves $1.4 Billion Maritime Insurance Pool
India has approved a 129.8-billion-rupee ($1.4 billion) guarantee for a maritime insurance pool, a minister said on Saturday, as wars and sanctions prompt insurers to withdraw cover, threatening trade flows. The pool will run for 10 years and can be …

POSTED APRIL 18, 2026 10:34 AM
State Farm Agrees to $15M Settlement for Underpaid Vehicle Claims
A federal judge last month approved a preliminary class settlement resolving allegations State Farm underpaid Arkansas policyholders for total loss vehicle claims by applying an erroneous valuation method. Under the settlement agreement, State Farm will pay $15.6 million to policyholders …

POSTED APRIL 17, 2026 4:22 PM
Shipping Firms Seek Clarifications Before Transiting Now-Opened Hormuz
Shipping companies have cautiously welcomed Iran’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is open but said they would require clarifications, including about the risk of mines, before vessels move through the entry point to the Gulf. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi …

POSTED APRIL 17, 2026 4:05 PM

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