January 23, 2025

Trump’s Attack on ‘Illegal’ DEI Disorients Corporate America

President Donald Trump’s executive orders against “illegal” diversity, equity and inclusion policies have left corporations and their lawyers struggling to grasp exactly what that means. Trump on Tuesday ordered federal contractors to affirm they don’t “engage in illegal discrimination, including …

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Insurance Commissioner Orders Advance Payments on Claims for LA Wildfire Survivors

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is asking all California insurance companies to provide advance payments on claims for Los Angeles wildfire survivors. Lara’s order is designed to help speed the recovery process for wildfire survivors affected by several fires in …

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Moody’s Expects L.A. Wildfires to Increase Property Insurance Costs Across State

Moody’s Ratings said in a report on Thursday that it expects the Los Angeles wildfires to increase property insurance costs across California. According to Moody’s, the state’s already noticeable insurance pricing and availability challenges are likely to intensify, with negative …

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People Moves: Ansay Announces New Leadership Team; Ryan Specialty Adds Budd to Specialty Underwriting Segment

Anneren Family Holding Company, established to perpetuate the Ansay family’s legacy, has announced the appointment of Angela Sikowski as President and Nikki Kiss as Chief Operating Officer (COO). This transition marks a significant step in the company’s evolution, with a …

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People Moves: Zurich NA Appoints Bessette Chief Data Officer; O’Neill Named Head of NFP’s Financial Institutions Group

Zurich NA Appoints Bessette as Chief Data Officer Zurich North America, headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, appointed Kristen Bessette as chief data officer. Based on the East Coast, Bessette previously held multiple senior positions at Liberty Mutual Insurance in Boston, culminating …

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