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AI's value and risk to California's future: candidate predictions

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:38:19 +0000

The many people vying to be California’s next insurance commissioner discuss concerns about insurers’ scaling up their use of AI, how policyholders could benefit, AI-fueled insurance fraud, aerial imagery applications and coverage of autonomous vehicles.

Iran starts Bitcoin-backed ship insurance for Hormuz Strait

Mon, 18 May 2026 19:18:41 +0000

Iran has started a Bitcoin-backed insurance service for Iranian shipping companies that want to transit the Strait of Hormuz, the semi-official Fars news agency reported, citing documents obtained from the country’s Ministry of Economy and Financial Affairs.

47% of customers buy insurance digitally: JD Power

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:38:25 +0000

Customer satisfaction with insurer websites and apps dropped in 2026, according to JD Power research.

Geico opens new Tampa offices

Wed, 13 May 2026 18:40:16 +0000

Geico plans to add 1,500 new jobs with the opening of its three-building, 190,000-square-foot campus

Why communication is enterprise risk management

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:48:16 +0000

Reputation events are currently managed reactively by communications teams reporting using tools built for brand storytelling.

84% see AI-powered telematics as vital to fleet safety: SambaSafety

Mon, 11 May 2026 19:56:15 +0000

AI technology detects risky behaviors from data gathered by telematics devices.

California bills would pause mortgage payments in disasters

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:40:53 +0000

Alongside a bill that gives homeowners a year of forbearance after state-declared emergencies, lawmakers will consider extending wildfire-related moratoriums.

How cyber, driving hazards complicate autonomous vehicle risk

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Experts on insurance information and actuarial modeling say AV risk assessments have to be made with incomplete data, making it more difficult to price coverage accurately.

How cyber, driving hazards complicate autonomous vehicle risk

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Experts on insurance information and actuarial modeling say AV risk assessments have to be made with incomplete data, making it more difficult to price coverage accurately.

How to balance efficiency and fraud risk in auto insurance

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

AI is making fraud more sophisticated and harder to detect.