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1. M&S’ Slow Recovery From Cyberattack Puts it at Risk of Lasting Damage

   A month after a costly cyberattack on one of Britain’s best known retailers, Marks & Spencer has yet to restore online shopping as it prioritizes safety over speed, while retailers worldwide race to boost their defenses. The attack on the …

2. UK Legal Aid Hack Includes ‘Significant Amount’ of Personal Data

   Hackers have stolen a “significant amount of personal data” from people who received legal aid across England and Wales, the UK’s Ministry of Justice said. A breach at the Legal Aid Agency that was identified by the government in April …

3. People Moves: Castillo to Head Protecdiv’s Construction; Snyder Joins Mass. Workers’ Comp Council

   Protecdiv, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, hired David Castillo as executive vice president and national construction practice leader. In this newly created role, Castillo leads the strategic growth and development of Protecdiv’s construction and surety business. Castillo has 0 years of …

4. Q1 Shows ‘Clear’ Signs of Commercial P/C Softening, Says CIAB

   According to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) quarterly survey, commercial property/casualty premiums across all account sizes in the first quarter 2025 rose by 4.2%—down 22% from the last three months of 2024 and a “clear” signal of …

5. Severe Weather Leaves at Least 27 Dead, Including 18 in Kentucky

   At least 27 people have been killed by storms systems that swept across part of the U.S. Midwest and South, with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announcing Saturday that 18 of the deaths came in his state and 10 others were …