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December 3, 2025Japan’s Asahi Aims to Restore Logistics by February Following Cyberattack
Japan’s Asahi Group on Thursday [November 27] said it aims to normalize logistical operations by February after a cyberattack in late September forced widespread suspension, though not all products will be available to ship by that time. The beverage …

December 3, 2025EU Vets Assess Barcelona Swine Fever Outbreak as Cases Rise to Nine
A task force of EU vets began work in Barcelona on Tuesday to help contain an African swine fever outbreak as Spain, one of the world’s leading pork exporters, said the number of wild boars found infected with the virus …

December 3, 2025People Moves: Demex Promotes Anderson to CEO, Coleman to President; Fumarola Coalition’s Chief Product Officer; Everest Names Habayeb CFO
Demex, a technology-enabled reinsurance solution provider headquartered in New York City, promoted Michael Anderson to CEO following four years as chief growth officer. Demex also promoted Matthew Coleman to president, reinsurance from chief risk off …

December 3, 2025Tech Industry Drive to Block State AI Laws Hits Wall in Congress
A powerful coalition of tech companies backed by the White House’s artificial intelligence chief appears to have failed to persuade lawmakers to use a must-pass defense bill to block state governments from regulating artificial intelligence, a key co …

December 3, 2025Asurion Agrees to Buy CVC-Backed UK Warranty Provider D&G
Asurion LLC has agreed to acquire UK warranty business Domestic & General Group Ltd. as the US company looks to expand its business and geography. Nashville, Tennessee-based Asurion is buying D&G from CVC Capital Partners Plc and the Abu Dhab …

December 3, 2025Bank of England Sees Rising Financial Risks From AI and Lending
The Bank of England said on Tuesday that threats to Britain’s financial system had risen this year due to stretched valuations of companies investing in artificial intelligence, risky lending and bets with borrowed money in government bond markets. T …

December 3, 2025Viewpoint: Agentic AI Is Coming to Insurance Industry – Much Faster Than You Think
There has been much discussion in the insurance industry about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can take on mundane, laborious tasks and complete them in a fraction of the time it would take a human. But the technology is …

December 3, 2025Flood Quotes Aims to Make it Easier for Agents to Compare Premiums and Bind Policies
A new flood insurance quoting platform aims to streamline the process for insurance agents and brokers, providing real-time quotes from federal and private insurers all in one place. Flood Quotes is owned by National Flood Insurance LLC, and is based …

December 3, 2025People Moves: Simplifai, Providing AI for Claims, Names New Board Members
Simplifai, a provider of agentic artificial intelligence for property-casualty insurance claims, with offices in Miami, Florida, and Oslo, Norway, has named new members to its board of directors. Noel Hamill and Nils Thomas Lien, both of whom have bu …

December 3, 2025Report Asks Washington Lawmakers to Require Insurers to Better Track Wildfire Risk
A working group on wildfires in Washington wants the state Legislature to consider requiring insurers to internally track instances in which wildfire risk materially contributes to a policy nonrenewal, cancellation or eligibility determination—and to …