May 14, 2026Chicago Museum’s ‘Knight Rider’ Car Ticketed for Speeding in NY Hasn’t Moved in Years
It’s a mystery on the streets of New York City. What traffic law violator with unpaid fines is driving a black Pontiac Trans Am that looks like the car with the talking computer from the 1980s TV series “Knight Rider,” …

May 14, 2026New Law Requires Insurance Rate Filings in Oklahoma to Undergo Review Process
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt this week signed a bill that gives the insurance department the authority to review insurance rate changes before they can go into effect. Under House Bill 3781, all rates in competitive markets shall be filed 30 …

May 14, 2026El Niño Odds Rise as Storm and Crop Threats Intensify Globally
The odds are rising that a weather-roiling El Niño will emerge in the next few months and strengthen through the year, threatening global crop supplies, altering storm patterns and pushing temperatures toward record highs. There is an 82% chance El … …

May 14, 2026Newsom’s California Budget Bolstered by Extra Cash from AI Boom
California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a revised budget that shows no deficit for this year and next, as the state draws another boost from the technology and artificial-intelligence boom. The budget proposal released Thursday shows revenues that are …

May 14, 2026Billionaire Boehly’s Allies Donated Heavily to Kansas Insurance Regulator
Todd Boehly and dozens of his associates contributed more than $300,000 to the Kansas insurance commissioner’s gubernatorial campaign, weeks before her office helped one of the billionaire’s companies win a delay of new capital rules. A slew of Boehl …

May 14, 2026People Moves: Premier Group Insurance Announces Leadership Transition
As Premier Group Insurance (PGI) surpasses the $1 billion written premium milestone, the organization is making a clear and deliberate statement about its future. Alongside this achievement, Denver, Colorado-based PGI is unveiling a two-year leadersh …

May 14, 2026Howden Acquires Indiana-Based Cybeta
Howden announced it has acquired the intellectual property assets of Cybeta, a leading cyber data and analytics provider. The acquisition enables Howden to provide clients with faster, more precise insight into cyber risk, supporting better underwrit …

May 14, 2026Ohio Man Sued for Alleged Model Train Scam
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Brecksville man accused of taking consumers’ money for collectible model trains that he never delivered. The lawsuit, filed in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, alleges that Chase D. Wheeler operated Chase …

May 14, 2026People Moves: Alliant Insurance Services Adds John Montague to Midwest Benefits Team
John Montague joined Alliant Insurance Services as vice president within its employee benefits group. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Montague has more than 30 years of industry experience spanning the provider, payer, and patient landscapes with a …

May 14, 2026Florida’s Ailing $6 Billion Rail Line Has Debt Vultures Circling
It’s becoming clearer by the day that Brightline, the struggling Florida private railroad, is shaping up to rank among the biggest municipal-bond restructurings ever, alongside the likes of Puerto Rico and Detroit. But that’s where any clarity around …