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1. Viewpoint: The Upcoming World Cup and Injury Risk

   This summer, global sport’s biggest event is coming to America. Part of what makes the World Cup so special is the storylines attached to the once-in-four-year event. This year’s tournament will likely be the last chapter in professional sport’s greatest …

2. Older, Wealthier Renters Drive Changes in Insurance Needs

   As the demographic of the average American renter changes, so too do their insurance needs. Renters today tend to be older with higher incomes and stronger credit profiles, and they often remain at the same address for several years, according …

3. Citi Exec Alleges She Was Fired for Raising Trump-Related Compliance Issues: FT

   A former Citigroup executive alleged in a lawsuit that the bank fired her in retaliation for identifying regulatory and compliance risks that, according to a Financial Times report on Tuesday, were related to Citi’s efforts to court U.S. President Donald …

4. Asia Reports Sharp Rise in Cybercrimes and Scams, Interpol Says

   Illegal cyber activities accounted for around a third of all crimes recorded in some Asian countries, with scams the most widespread and financially damaging, according to a new Interpol report. The global policing agency’s latest cyber threat cyber threat assessment …

5. Appetite for Insurance M&A Remains as AI Enters the Chat, Says PwC

   Appetite from insurance mergers and acquisitions remains, but the industry’s use of artificial intelligence is expected to enter the equation to affect strategies. According to finding from PwC, the insurance sector logged about $29.6 billion in deal value from 191 …