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Deloitte Launches Enterprise AI Navigator to Enable Organizations to Move AI From Cost to Value 0

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Deloitte Launches Enterprise AI Navigator to Enable Organizations to Move AI From Cost to Value

Enterprise AI Navigator is designed to take organizations from fragmented AI implementations to enterprise-wide transformation so leaders can translate AI investment into measurable results New York, NY (Feb. 26, 2026) – Deloitte has unveiled Enterprise AI Navigator, an end-to-end enterprise AI solution that is designed to help organizations to make AI investment decisions with clarity by identifying how AI and automation can enhance processes, empower people, and unlock time and cost savings. Built on Deloitte’s Ascend™ platform, Enterprise AI Navigator brings together financial impact, workflow implications, process changes, and technology readiness into one single, integrated view. Drawing on Deloitte’s deep industry knowledge, Enterprise AI Navigator uses sector-specific proprietary data and process mapping to enable Deloitte to evaluate organizations across their entire enterprise; testing and comparing different automation scenarios; building and recommending AI agent protypes; and examining how roles and teams can be redesigned to focus on higher-value activities. Based on these insights, Enterprise AI Navigator delivers a custom transformation roadmap that is built to each client’s unique needs, moving beyond pilot fatigue to determine which AI investments can provide the most value. Enterprise AI Navigator is available now and is designed to be used as part of client engagements. As...

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Baseball Player Sues His Parents, Alleging They Are Misusing His Money

Article 0 Comments Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has sued his parents for millions of dollars, accusing them of siphoning large amounts of his money into financial accounts they managed for him and then using some of the cash to pay their own expenses. Bohm’s lawsuit, filed last Wednesday in a Philadelphia court, comes after he began to review his personal and financial affairs in recent months, and said that his parents refused to give him access to the accounts or provide him with the information he sought about them. They sought to “freeze” him out of four accounts — established as limited liability companies — and he now believes they “converted a sizeable amount” of his money from those accounts “to their own use,” the lawsuit said. By the time he sought the information, his parents had already transferred millions of dollars from his personal accounts to the accounts they controlled, the lawsuit said. Bohm’s parents, Daniel and Lisa Bohm, denied doing anything wrong and, through their lawyer, said they are “deeply saddened by the allegations” and will aggressively defend themselves. Alec Bohm has had full access to the accounts and his parents are paying his expenses on...

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Ohio Contractor Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison on Fraud Charges

Article 0 Comments A pole barn contractor who defrauded consumers of more than $400,000 has been sentenced to at least 17 years in prison after being convicted of 47 felony counts, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced this week.. This month, Marion resident Ryan C. Needels, owner of Clear View Construction, went to trial in Delaware County Common Pleas Court on 47 felony counts contained in an indictment dating from August 2023. Needels ran a long-term scheme in which he accepted large payments for pole barns or other construction projects but instead stole victim’s money. “Forty-seven convictions speak for themselves,” Yost said. “Victims were heard and justice was served.” Judge Richard Frye, who heard the case on assignment, took testimony from 19 victims and considered victim-impact statements from many of them at sentencing. The judge ordered Needels to serve 17 to 22 years in prison and pay $448,000 in restitution, describing him as a “predator” who carried out a pervasive and prolonged scheme to defraud his victims. The charges included engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, telecommunications fraud, seven counts of money laundering and 38 counts of theft. Needels previously entered a guilty plea to some of the counts...

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Amid Drought, Corpus Christi Seeks Water From Privately Owned Plant

Article 1 Comment Six months after scrapping their own seawater desalination plant project, Corpus Christi City Council voted Tuesday to consider an agreement with a private company to purchase water from its desalination plant to help stave off an impending water emergency. The council voted 7-1 to begin negotiations to acquire water from a desalination plant that’s under construction and owned by Corpus Christi Polymers, a plastic manufacturer. The plant will filter salt and other minerals out from seawater or salty groundwater to make it drinkable. Desalination company Aquatech has an agreement with Corpus Christi Polymers to sell drinking water from the plant to Corpus Christi, according to a presentation from the city. Aquatech has agreed to complete building the plant, expand it and connect it to the city’s distribution system. The city is in the grips of a historic drought and two of its main reservoirs have fallen to 8.4% capacity, sparking fears that the city within months may have to declare a water emergency — signaling that the city has just 180 days’ supply of water left. City manager Peter Zanoni has called desalination a drought-resistant, long-term solution to providing water to the 500,000 people across seven counties...

ReSource Pro Launches Partnership Program to Expand Collaboration Across the Insurance Ecosystem 0

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ReSource Pro Launches Partnership Program to Expand Collaboration Across the Insurance Ecosystem

New York, NY (Feb. 24, 2026) – ReSource Pro, a leader in operations, analytics, and technology solutions for the insurance industry, has announced the formal launch of its Partnership Program, designed to strengthen collaboration with technology, data, and industry organizations that support insurance carriers, agencies, brokers, and MGAs. “Insurance organizations are managing increasingly complex environments, from system integrations to compliance requirements and operational scale,” said Rob Marinello, Senior Director Partner Alliances, ReSource Pro. “Our Partnership Program creates a more intentional way to work alongside trusted partners, so clients benefit from stronger coordination and more consistent execution.” ReSource Pro’s partner ecosystem already includes a growing group of established insurance technology and industry organizations, spanning capabilities across the insurance value chain, from core systems integration and managed services to direct billing technology, compliance, data automation, and operational efficiency. ReSource Pro’s Partnership Program improves visibility and connection across partners, strengthens collaboration, and ensures clients receive coordinated support aligned to their operational needs. Organizations interested in learning more about ReSource Pro’s Partnership Program or exploring partnership opportunities can visit the partner page on the company’s website. About ReSource Pro Focused exclusively on the insurance industry, ReSource Pro is the trusted partner insurance organizations rely...

Gartner Predicts Embedded AI in Cloud ERP Applications will Drive a 30% Faster Financial Close by 2028 0

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Gartner Predicts Embedded AI in Cloud ERP Applications will Drive a 30% Faster Financial Close by 2028

Five Emerging Themes in Cloud ERP Will Reshape the Finance Function Stamford, CT (Feb. 24, 2026) – Five emerging themes in cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) finance applications will shape the future of the finance function through AI and automation, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. Based on these themes, Gartner predicts that finance organizations using cloud ERP applications with embedded AI assistants will see a 30% faster financial close by 2028. “Cloud ERP finance applications will deliver additional automation, insight, and efficiency to finance functions in the near future by integrating machine learning, GenAI, and AI agents,” said Mike Helsel, Senior Director, Research in the Gartner Finance practice. “However, realizing these benefits requires CFOs to navigate vendor hype, organizational change, and the evolving economics of AI in the enterprise.” The five emerging themes for AI innovation in the cloud ERP finance application market include: Composable ecosystem Intelligent process automation AI trust, risk and security management (TRiSM) Adaptive analytics AI-driven planning and forecasting Five Emerging AI Themes in Cloud ERP Composable ecosystems are critical to the cloud ERP landscape because they empower organizations to build and modify their financial systems with unprecedented agility. “Many ERP systems of...

TPG, Allianz Make Strategic Investment in Cambridge Mobile Telematics to Accelerate AI-Driven Road Safety 0

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TPG, Allianz Make Strategic Investment in Cambridge Mobile Telematics to Accelerate AI-Driven Road Safety

TPG and Allianz Lead USD $350 Million Strategic Investment in Cambridge Mobile Telematics to Accelerate AI-Driven Road Safety Partnership to Expand Global Road Safety Platform and Real-Time AI Risk Models Accompanied by New Long-Term Commercial Agreements Between Allianz and CMT San Francisco, CA (Mar. 24, 2026) – Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world’s largest telematics and AI company for safer mobility, is pleased to announce a USD $350 million strategic investment led by TPG and Allianz X, with participation from State Farm. The new investors will accelerate CMT’s expansion in three key areas: scaling its global road safety platform, advancing AI models for real-time driving risk assessment and crash detection, and growing adoption of the new Universal Driving Score. The strategic investment is accompanied by long-term commercial agreements with various Allianz Group operating entities, including Allianz Partners and Allianz Versicherungs-AG, to collaborate on data-driven insurance and service offerings across Europe for retail customers, automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and mobility partners. The partnership with CMT will enhance Allianz’s strategic capabilities, foster innovation, and promote safer mobility by combining telematics solutions with Allianz’s global expertise as a leading motor insurer and assistance services provider TPG is making its investment through The...

Nationwide and Chrp introduce AI-powered virtual home inspection program to help homeowners get ahead of common risks 0

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Nationwide and Chrp introduce AI-powered virtual home inspection program to help homeowners get ahead of common risks

Columbus, OH (Jan. 5, 2026) – Nationwide has teamed up with Chrp, an AI-driven home risk platform, to bring policyholders a modern approach to home inspections. The new program offers homeowners a convenient, smartphone-based way to identify potential hazards inside the home before they lead to costly losses Most homeowners don’t realize how quickly issues like aging plumbing, outdated electric panels, or hidden fire hazards can escalate. Even in well-maintained homes, routine wear and tear can raise risk behind the scenes. Nationwide’s partnership with Chrp aims to give members a clearer view of these risks and more control over preventing them. A simpler, smarter inspection experience For customers selected for renewal inspections, Nationwide now offers the option to complete a guided photo survey through their mobile device. Chrp’s technology reviews each image using AI models built around more than 400 known failure points, highlighting concerns such as corrosion, faulty wiring, or potential fire hazards. After completing the virtual walkthrough, homeowners receive a tailored report outlining recommended fixes and next steps. If the platform flags a significant issue, the case is sent to Nationwide’s inspection team for further review. “Nationwide is always looking for ways to enhance the experience for our...

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People Moves: Everest Appoints Busti From AXIS as Head of North America Treaty Re; AXA XL Taps Lockton’s Reynolds as Head of Marine, UK & Lloyd’s, Global CUO for Hull

Article 0 Comments This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Everest Group and AXA XL. A summary of these new hires follows here. Everest Appoints Busti From AXIS as Head of North America Treaty Reinsurance Everest Group Ltd., the Bermuda-based specialty re/insurer, announced the appointment of Jason Busti as head of North America Treaty Reinsurance to lead the division’s treaty reinsurance business across the United States, Bermuda, and Canada. Jason Busti He will report to Jill Beggs, executive vice president and CEO of Reinsurance, and will serve as a key member of her leadership team. Prior to joining Everest, Busti served as president of North America at AXIS Re, where he led treaty reinsurance operations across the United States, Bermuda, and Canada. Earlier in his career, he spent more than 20 years at Swiss Re, holding a range of senior leadership roles including managing director, client executive, responsible for leading Client Management and Broker Market Underwriting Teams driving profitable growth across global client portfolios. Busti earned a master’s degree in finance and international business and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Iona College. *** AXA XL Taps Lockton’s Reynolds as Head of Marine, UK & Lloyd’s, Global CUO...

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Meta, Google Lose Case Over Social Media Harm to Kids

Article 0 Comments A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta and Alphabet’s Google negligent for designing social media platforms that are harmful to young people, in a $6 million verdict that will serve as a bellwether for numerous similar cases. The jury found Meta liable for $4.2 million in damages and Google for $1.8 million, small amounts for two of the world’s most valuable companies with annual capital spending over $100 billion each. The Los Angeles trial is meant to serve as a bellwether, or test case, for the thousands of similar lawsuits consolidated in California state courts. Related: Meta Loses Insurance for Defense in Major Social Media Addiction Litigation ‘Accountability Has Arrived’ The case involves a 20-year-old woman, a minor when the case began who is known in court by her first name Kaley. She said she became addicted to Google’s YouTube and Meta’s Instagram at a young age because of their attention-grabbing design, such as the “infinite scroll” that encourages users to keep looking at new posts. The jury found Google and Meta were negligent in the design of both apps and failed to warn about their dangers. “Today’s verdict is a referendum — from a jury,...