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Yahoo
01-06-2025
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- Yahoo
This Week in Louisiana Politics: Insurance bills, NBA Youngboy pardoned by Trump
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Governor Jeff Landry has signed several tort reform bills into law, and Louisiana First News spoke with one lawmaker about his report criticizing the state's handling of the pandemic. This and more on Your Local Election Headquarters. A big step forward was taken Wednesday at the Governor's Mansion in the effort to lower the cost of car insurance in Louisiana. The governor signed six bills into law, a move he claims will help solve the problem. A report by the Federal Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board revealed that a series of incidents at a Geismar plant were preventable. Officials said the Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies facility failed to maintain its equipment or establish proper safety measures. The report also found a lack of communication among the plant workers. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women. This contrasts with guidance from health officials, who continue to urge everyone six months and older to get the vaccine each year. A CDC advisory panel is set to meet this month to discuss future vaccination recommendations. What is a Powertrain Warranty and What Does it Cover? This Week in Louisiana Politics: Insurance bills, NBA Youngboy pardoned by Trump 59-0: LSU Shreveport first college baseball team to record perfect season Bills QB Josh Allen, actor Hailee Steinfeld marry in California Allgaier takes the win in NASCAR Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville Superspeedway Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
OUTsurance, One Year Since Launch, To Hire 100 People As Part Of 2025 Expansion
Dublin, Ireland--(Newsfile Corp. - May 27, 2025) - OUTsurance Ireland is marking 1 year since it launched in the Irish market with the announcement that it will continue its expansion and hire 100 people over the next year. These sales, customer service, and claims management positions are being created in response to overwhelming consumer demand and interest. Having attracted thousands of customers since launching its car and home insurance offer in April of last year, OUTsurance has proven a popular choice with Irish consumers looking to get something back from their insurance. [ This image cannot be displayed. Please visit the source: ] To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: The first personal lines insurance underwriter to launch in Ireland in over a decade, OUTsurance has gained traction through its customer-first approach and solving existing pain points in car and home insurance. An emphasis on value means those switching to OUTsurance have saved an average of €97 on their car insurance. Meanwhile, its customer service has proven to be another key factor in the company's success, with over 90% of calls from the Irish public being answered within 20 seconds by a member of the OUTsurance team. This has seen the company rise to be the highest-ranked insurer in Ireland on Trustpilot. OUTsurance's entry to the Irish market aimed to drive competition for consumers and disrupt the market's status quo. The company currently offers car insurance and home insurance, along with its innovative stand out proposition the 'OUTbonus', where Irish customers can get 10% of their premiums (less taxes and levies) back in cash straight into their bank account when they stay claim-free for 3 years. OUTsurance Ireland CEO Peter Broome said, " We have been thrilled by the reception we've received since launching one year ago, having hit our business targets for our first year. It is on foot of this growth that we continue our expansion by hiring 100 people over the next year to meet overwhelming customer demand. 'I feel strongly that our success is based not only on our great value proposition, but also the customer-first approach and human interaction which is central to the OUTsurance experience. You'll speak to a person - not a bot - when you call us atOUTsuranceand we have a strong record of answering more than 90% of calls within 20 seconds. 'The Irish public are savvy consumers, wanting as much choice as possible when it comes to spending their hard-earned cash, and this has been reflected in the level of engagement with our team and services. 'Our growing team delivers a great service when people need us. For example, we are approving windscreen claims in 24 hours . On average, customers that have switched to OUTsurance are saving €97 on theircar insurance. Our goal is to deliver long-term value to our customers, and we remain on course to do that for many years to come.' Applications for the new roles are already open, with the entry-level positions requiring no previous experience or specific qualifications, and training being provided to all successful candidates. For further information about the roles available, visit Media Contact Company Name: OUTsurance Ireland Contact Person: Ian Kennedy Contact Number: +35 3151 26200 Website: To view the source version of this press release, please visit
