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NHTSA Seeks Comment on Zoox Petition for Robotaxis Without Steering Wheels
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday it is seeking public comments on Amazon.com’sself-driving unit Zoox to deploy up to 2,500 purpose-built, steering-wheel-free robotaxis. Zoox filed a petition in August seeking approval from the auto safety agency saying it …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 5:06 AM |
The California DMV Renewed His License After His Crash Killed A Child – Then Hid His Records
Placer County prosecutors wanted any information the California Department of Motor Vehicles had on Kostas Linardos, who drove a three-ton pickup truck at high speed into the back of a sedan in late 2022, killing a toddler. The district attorney’s …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 5:00 AM |
A-MAX Insurance Acquires Best Buy Insurance in Arizona
A-MAX Insurance acquired Best Buy Insurance, an Arizona-based agency. The deal marks A-MAX’s first physical expansion into the Arizona market. Best Buy Insurance was established in 1996. A-MAX operates more than 200 locations nationwide, providing access to non-standard and standard …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 5:00 AM |
Rhode Island Man Admits He Failed to Pay Taxes on Catalytic Converter Thefts
A Rhode Island man pleaded guilty this week to failing to report hundreds of thousands of dollars in income that he received from selling stolen catalytic converters to a Rhode Island scrap yard. U.S. Attorney Charles C. Calenda reported that …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 5:00 AM |
Inszone Acquires Nebraska’s Jaffery Insurance & Financial Services
Inszone Insurance Services announced its acquisition of Jaffery Insurance & Financial Services, an independent insurance agency based in Omaha, Nebraska. This acquisition marks Inszone’s entrance into the Nebraska market and strengthens the company’s growing presence in the Midwest. Founded in …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 7:40 PM |
WalkerHughes Acquires Missouri’s Hometown Insurance Agency
WalkerHughes Insurance announced its continued expansion in Missouri with the acquisition of Hometown Insurance Agency LLC, located in Independence, Missouri. This partnership marks WalkerHughes’ entry into the Kansas City metropolitan area. Hometown Insurance Agency has established a reputation for personal …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 7:16 PM |
Register: Risky Future AI Tools for MGAs ‘Demo Day’ on March 11
Insurance Journal’s Risky Future series is hosting the “AI Tools for MGAs” Demo Day, a series of free AI tool demonstrations designed exclusively for managing general agencies. The latest online event offers MGAs an opportunity to evaluate innovative and practical …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 4:13 PM |
Florida Lawmakers Tweak Cancer Benefits for Firefighters
In 2019 Florida lawmakers, after a hard-fought legislative effort, provided benefits—outside the workers’ compensation system—for firefighters diagnosed with any of 21 types of cancer. On Monday, the Florida House of Representatives gave final passage to Senate Bill 984, which would …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 3:11 PM |
Studer to Become CEO of Marsh Risk, South Moves to Chief Client Officer of Marsh
Marsh said Nick Studer will become president and CEO of Marsh Risk, succeeding Martin South, who will become chief client officer of Marsh and work closely with the leaders of the company’s businesses. Studer has been the CEO of Marsh’s …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 2:18 PM |
Corona Promoted to North America CEO at Aon
Aon plc said it promoted Anne Corona to North America CEO. She takes over for Lori Goltermann, who was elevated to the role of vice chair of Aon. The roles will begin March 31. Corona has had a 25-year career …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 1:56 PM |
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