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1. Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation Announces Staff Changes

   The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation announced leadership staff changes. DWC is launching a new program area, AI Innovation and Integration, focused on the responsible, mission-driven use of artificial intelligence to modernize processes and reduce administrative burdens, …

2. People Moves: Shepherd Insurance Names Kleymeyer as President of Employee Benefits

   Shepherd Insurance announced that Matt Kleymeyer has joined the firm as the President of Employee Benefits, further strengthening the organization’s commitment to delivering innovative employee benefits solutions and exceptional client service. Based out of Shepherd’s headquarters in Carmel, Indiana, Kleymeyer …

3. Texas Panhandle Shaken by Strongest Earthquake to Hit the Region

   A 5.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the Texas Panhandle early Thursday morning, one of the strongest recorded in Texas. Effects from the earthquake were felt throughout the rural region and as far as southern Oklahoma and New Mexico. According to the …

4. Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Tainted Mexican Lettuce Widens

   The cyclosporiasis outbreak that’s sickened thousands of people in the US is spreading further, as federal health officials linked four more states to tainted iceberg lettuce imported from Mexico. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tied Illinois, Kansas, …

5. Prudential Reimburses 2.85 Billion Yen After Misconduct Probe

   Prudential Financial Inc. said it reimbursed 437 individuals about a total of 2.85 billion yen ($17.4 million) as part of remediation efforts following a regulatory probe into employee misconduct at its Japan business. In addition to the 498 individuals who …