Law firms experience downturn in profits in first half of 2022, new survey says

Home Daily News Law firms experience downturn in profits… Law Firms Law firms experience downturn in profits in first half of 2022, new survey says By Amanda Robert August 17, 2022, 10:08 am CDT Law firms are experiencing new challenges in 2022 as their profits decreased and expenses increased, according to new data from Wells … Read more

The morning read for Wednesday, Aug. 17 – SCOTUSblog

WHAT WE’RE READING By James Romoser on Aug 17, 2022 at 10:11 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. To suggest a piece for us to consider, email us at roundup@scotusblog.com. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Recommended Citation: James Romoser, The … Read more

Insurance News: How AI is enabling the future workforce

The insurance industry continues to cope with an aging workforce and with the impacts of the Great Resignation. To fill the resource gaps, carriers are increasingly turning to collaborative robots, or cobots, to help train and retain younger workers.  In this Insurance News Analysis, we were delighted to welcome Matt Coughlin, Founder & CEO of … Read more

Allstate to Host Special Topic Investor Call on Investments Strategy | Allstate Newsroom

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 12, 2022 – The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, focusing on Allstate’s investments strategy. This special investor event is in addition to quarterly earnings calls. The special topic calls provide deeper insights into significant strategic and operational topics and offer additional … Read more

Triple-I Blog | Piracy Incidents Decline, But Horizon Isn’t Clear

Maritime piracy in the first half of 2022 is at its lowest level since 1994, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) says, with 58 incidents, down from 68 for the same period last year. Nevertheless, the organization cautions against complacency. For the full year 2020, IMB listed 195 actual and attempted attacks, up from 162 in … Read more

Is it safer to join an incumbent than an insurtech?

Given current challenges, Insurance Business asked insurtech stakeholders and experts to share their views on whether it could be better to join an established insurance business than an insurtech right now. Steven Mendel, ManyPets co-founder and group CEO (pictured immediately above): As the leader of a fast-growth insurance provider, I think we offer a more … Read more

Buying a New Car? Prepare for Over $10K in Yearly Ownership Costs – NerdWallet

The annual cost of owning and operating a new car ballooned nearly 11% in the past year to $10,728 — or $894 per month — according to AAA’s Your Driving Costs study. That represents a considerable hike from 2021, when it cost an estimated $9,666, or $805 per month, to own a new car. Costs … Read more