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Three Atlanta Firms Merge, Offering Range of Insurance and Financial Services
Three Atlanta-based firms have merged, expanding insurance and financial services for small and medium-sized businesses, with growth plans for 2026. Partners Risk Services, an independent insurance brokerage in property/casualty, benefits and life products and formerly known as BWT Risk Advisors, …
POSTED JANUARY 07, 2026 3:21 PM |
NRA Sues Charity Arm After Alleged Takeover by LaPierre Allies
The National Rifle Association has sued its charity affiliate, alleging a “disgruntled faction of former NRA directors” has seized the affiliate to turn it into a competitor and misused nearly $160 million in NRA funds. The NRA’s lawsuit against the …
POSTED JANUARY 07, 2026 2:42 PM |
US Wants Venezuelan Oil Flowing Again With Revenues in US Accounts, Wright Says
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday the United States government wants to get Venezuelan oil flowing again, deposit money into U.S.-controlled accounts and create conditions for U.S. oil companies to enter the country. Wright said he was speaking to …
POSTED JANUARY 07, 2026 2:18 PM |
Good Times for US P/C Insurers May Not Last; Auto Challenges Ahead
In their latest report on the U.S. auto insurance market, analysts from S&P Global Market Intelligence predict the strongest overall U.S. property/casualty insurance underwriting results in 18 years for 2025, driven by favorable private passenger auto outcomes. Still, while their …
POSTED JANUARY 07, 2026 12:59 PM |
Trump Won’t Rule Out Military Force to Acquire Greenland
President Donald Trump won’t rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland, the White House said, escalating tension with Denmark, a fellow NATO member, over a dispute that’s surged back into public view following the ouster of Venezuelan …
POSTED JANUARY 07, 2026 11:31 AM |
Arctic Freeze Deepens Europe’s Travel and Power Strains
A wave of Arctic air blanketed Europe with frigid weather and intense snowfall, snarling travel and triggering power outages in some areas. Northerly winds driven by high pressure systems in the Atlantic and Arctic caused temperatures to plummet Monday and …
POSTED JANUARY 07, 2026 11:12 AM |
Governments, Regulators Increase Scrutiny of Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, which said in January it had developed an AI model to rival ChatGPT at much lower cost, has come under scrutiny in some countries for its security policies and privacy practices. According to its own privacy …
POSTED JANUARY 07, 2026 10:22 AM |
Nestle Recalls Infant Formula Batches in 25 Countries Over Toxin Risk
Nestle said it was recalling some batches of its infant nutrition products, including SMA, BEBA and NAN formulas, mostly in Europe, due to possible contamination with a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting. The recall, which began on a …
POSTED JANUARY 07, 2026 10:10 AM |
Viewpoint: The Convergence of Autonomy and Intelligence Is Reshaping Insurance
The adoption of AI in insurance is a mixed bag, marked by ambitious experimentation on one hand and structural hesitation on the other. The intent to deploy AI is high, and the expectations are rising just as quickly. Recent industry …
POSTED JANUARY 07, 2026 7:48 AM |
Private Equity Firms Expected to Unleash Middle-Market M&A Deals, Survey Says
M&A activity is expected to rise among midsize companies as private equity firms become more willing to do deals, according to a Citizens Financial survey of about 400 companies. Executives at middle market companies and private equity firms are optimistic …
POSTED JANUARY 07, 2026 7:13 AM |
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