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Rapper Sues California Prisons for $100M Over Stabbing by Inmate
Insurance Journal | April 20, 2026
Rapper Sues California Prisons for $100M Over Stabbing by Inmate
Rapper Tory Lanez has sued the California prison system, saying he never should have been housed with a fellow inmate who stabbed him 16 times last year. Lanez, 33, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, filed the federal lawsuit seeking …
People Moves: Howden Hires Thomas to Lead Trucking Specialty Practice; Cottle to Head Clyde & Co Regulatory and Investigations
Insurance Journal | April 20, 2026
People Moves: Howden Hires Thomas to Lead Trucking Specialty Practice; Cottle to Head Clyde & Co Regulatory and Investigations
Howden, the global insurance broker, hired Patrick Thomas as Howden U.S. managing director within the company’s trucking specialty vertical. Thomas leads Howden’s U.S. trucking strategy, overseeing the continued build-out of a dedicated, nationwide trucking practice serving motor carriers, owner-operators, fleets …
Skydiver Rescued After Crashing Into Virginia Tech Stadium Scoreboard
Insurance Journal | April 20, 2026
Skydiver Rescued After Crashing Into Virginia Tech Stadium Scoreboard
A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech’s spring football game Saturday. Virginia Tech officials said on X that the skydiver “was safely secured and is currently stable” following rescue efforts. The incident caused a delay in …
Gunfire, U-Turns and Threats Mark a Chaotic Weekend in Hormuz
Insurance Journal | April 20, 2026
Gunfire, U-Turns and Threats Mark a Chaotic Weekend in Hormuz
After Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open,” a tanker stuck in the Persian Gulf immediately lifted anchor and began heading for the narrow waterway. The ship believed it …
India Expands Russian Marine Insurance Options
Insurance Journal | April 20, 2026
India Expands Russian Marine Insurance Options
India has expanded the pool of Russian insurers eligible to provide marine cover to ships docking at its ports, increasing the number to 11 from eight, according to its Directorate General of Shipping. India has permitted Russia’s Gazprom Insurance and …
How Niche Insurance Shielded Bad Bunny From Bad Weather
Insurance Journal | April 20, 2026
How Niche Insurance Shielded Bad Bunny From Bad Weather
Bad Bunny had a problem. Days before the Puerto Rican mega-star was set to perform in Colombia earlier this year, the possibility of heavy rains threatened to turn three sold-out shows in Medellin into multimillion-dollar losses. Solutions were few. Traditional …
Asia Regulators Raise Scrutiny on Banks Amid Mythos AI Fears
Insurance Journal | April 20, 2026
Asia Regulators Raise Scrutiny on Banks Amid Mythos AI Fears
Regulators across Asia are stepping up scrutiny of cybersecurity risks in their financial systems, as concerns over Anthropic PBC’s latest AI model Mythos spread. Singapore’s financial regulator is urging banks to plug holes, while South Korea’s government agencies have met …
World Awaits Fate of Ceasefire After US Seizes Iranian Ship
Insurance Journal | April 20, 2026
World Awaits Fate of Ceasefire After US Seizes Iranian Ship
Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might collapse after the U.S. said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran vowed to retaliate. Efforts to build …
World Awaits Fate of Ceasefire After US Seizes Iranian Ship
Insurance Journal | April 20, 2026
World Awaits Fate of Ceasefire After US Seizes Iranian Ship
Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might collapse after the U.S. said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran vowed to retaliate. Efforts to build …
Ex-CEO, Ex-CFO of Bankrupt AI Company Charged With Fraud
Insurance Journal | April 20, 2026
Ex-CEO, Ex-CFO of Bankrupt AI Company Charged With Fraud
The former chief executive and chief financial officer of iLearningEngines, which provided AI-driven business automation technology, were indicted on charges they defrauded investors and lenders by fabricating “virtually all” of the now-bankrupt company’s customer relationships and revenue. Former CEO Puthugramam …