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Alphabet’s Waymo unit has recalled 444 self-driving vehicles after two minor collisions in quick succession in Arizona because a software error could result in them inaccurately predicting the movement of a towed vehicle. All of the vehicles are in the …

Georgia law enforcement authorities were searching for a Lawrenceville woman who allegedly submitted fabricated medical records in an auto insurance claim in an effort to collect $15,000, the state insurance commissioner said. The insurer was not named in the bulletin …

If you’ve got information on one of the world’s most prolific ransomware gangs, you could stand to make a cool $10 million. The Department of State on Thursday announced a reward of up to $10 million for anyone who can …

Co-operators Financial Services Ltd. announced the acquisition of the parent company of Carson Dunlop & Associates Ltd., a consulting engineering firm that provides advice to help homeowners make better, more informed decisions about their homes, while also providing education and …

Atlantic City casinos would be able to continue to allow gamblers to smoke on the casino floor under a new bill that would impose additional restrictions on lighting up. New Jersey state Sen. John Burzichelli introduced a bill Monday giving …

The Pennsylvania state court system has restored all of its digital platforms that were disrupted by a February 4 cyber attack. In an update, Chief Justice Debra Todd reported that the system’s news, statistics, court opinions and the civics educational …

Swanick and Hayes Join Centri Centri Business Consulting, headquartered in Philadelphia, hired John Swanick as senior director and Joe Hayes as managing director to lead its insurance practice. Swanick and Hayes bring over 70 years of combined insurance and financial …

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that he planned to sign into law a National Health Insurance (NHI) bill that aims to provide universal health coverage to South Africans, although he did not give a time frame. The …

Russia’s Aeroflot has finalized insurance settlements with leasing companies for seven more planes, it said on Friday. Planes leased by Russian airlines from foreign leasing companies have been in limbo since sanctions were imposed over Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine …

Specialty insurer Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) announced the appointment of Matthew Shaw as CEO, with effect from April 1, subject to regulatory approval. Shaw will succeed Brad Irick who is taking up the position of co-head of international business for …