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Chicago Tribune
17-06-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
District U-46 buys cyber liability insurance, considers AI tech for teachers
District U-46 School Board members Monday approved the purchase of cyber liability insurance policy and discussed the purchase of ChatGPT Edu, an AI product that would be used by teachers, coaches and administrators. The $118,283 insurance policy with Tokio Marine HCC would run from July 1 through June 30, 2026, and comes with a $3 million limit and a $100,000 deductible, according to documents provided for the meeting. 'U-46's decision to purchase a cybersecurity insurance policy was driven by the growing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats targeting school districts nationwide,' Deputy Superintendent of Instruction Lela Majstorovic said prior to the meeting. It's become necessary, Majstorovic said, because as student and staff data systems become more interconnected, the potential financial and operational risks from a cyber incident have increased significantly. Meeting documents said that 'since 2023, 108 ransomware attacks have impacted over 1,800 schools nationwide. … According to Alliant Insurance Services, the district's insurance broker, the average ransom demand in 2024 was approximately $847,000.' 'While the district has very strong, state of the art preventive measures in place,' Majstorovic said, 'insurance offers added reassurance in managing unforeseen events. Purchasing a cybersecurity insurance policy adds a critical layer of financial protection and support in the event of an attack.' At Monday's meeting, Majstorovic and Rola Tarek Mohamed, a research and project management fellow, also continued a board discussion about whether to spend $432,000 for 4,000 educator ChatGPT Edu licenses with Open AI for the 2025-26 school year. The system will allow educators 'to use AI as a planning assistant, research partner and support tool,' Mohamed said at the meeting. The deal would include staff training on how to use the technology. ChatGPT Edu could allow users to write an email that ensures 'it's appropriate to the intended audience,' upload curriculum frameworks to create specific tasks, and check that lesson plans align with board-adopted curriculum, among other things, Majstorovic said. 'Any teacher is expected to do this level of planning on an every-single-day basis,' she said. 'Using a tool like this could really help with navigating that planning.' Time currently be used for such work can free teachers up to do other things, such as thinking about how they are giving kids that 'in-the-moment feedback so that they can continue to learn,' Majstorovic said. Mohamed told the board that related AI guidelines prohibit sharing any personal data or using it for grading. Board member Dawn Martin said she wasn't convinced the technology would be completely beneficial. 'I have a lot of concerns with this, the ethics, the integrity behind AI, the ability of it to take away critical thought, especially if we start rolling it out for students,' she said. 'Just because something exists doesn't mean embracing it is fully the way (to go).' U-46 Superintendent Suzanne Johnson said, 'I think we find ourselves in this really interesting place where we have to start to determine what are the guardrails that we can identify and create, how do we support professional learning, how do we start to do some of that — if it's sooner than later — as it's preparation for this thing that now exists.' Any proposal won't be back for discussion for at least five weeks, Johnson said, so there's time for more board input and feedback.
Business Upturn
25-05-2025
- Health
- Business Upturn
Tokio Marine HCC and Susan G. Komen® Team Up Once Again with Golf Champion Nelly Korda to Help End Breast Cancer
WAKEFIELD, Mass., May 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With the 80th edition of the biggest women's U.S. golf tournament starting on May 29, Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, is once again proud to partner with Tokio Marine HCC (TMHCC), one of the world's leading specialty insurers, and Nelly Korda, the number one-ranked women's golfer in the world, to support efforts to end breast cancer and bring vital resources to those affected by the disease. This year alone, it is estimated that 316,9501 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer for the first time. Tragically, it is also expected that 42,1701 will succumb to the disease, which disregards age, gender, socio-economic status or location. Latest research indicates that by making modern treatments accessible to everyone, roughly one-third of U.S. breast cancer deaths could be prevented. In support of this cause, TMHCC will once again support Susan G. Komen's Swing for a Cure campaign by donating $5,000 for every birdie and $10,000 for every eagle that Korda scores during the tournament, with a guaranteed minimum donation of $50,000. Extending its support for this year's campaign, TMHCC will also donate $25,000 should Korda shoot a hole in one during the tournament, $100,000 should she win by three strokes, $500,000 should she win by four, and $1 million should she win by five or more. 'We are so excited to be spearheading this fantastic partnership again this year, extending our support for such a worthy cause. At TMHCC, a sense of responsibility and duty to our community has always been a key driving force behind our work. It is with great pride that we are able to collaborate with Susan G. Komen and Nelly Korda to raise awareness of breast cancer, fund research for critical treatment, and one day eradicate it as a life-threatening disease,' said Tokio Marine HCC's CEO Susan Rivera. 'At Susan G. Komen, we believe in the power of women supporting women — lifting each other up through challenges and triumphs alike,' said Paula Schneider, President & CEO of Susan G. Komen. 'That's why we're once again so proud to stand beside Nelly, a true champion on and off the course, helping to shine a light on the critical needs of families facing breast cancer. In fact, last year alone, thanks to the generosity of supporters like TMHCC, Komen was able to deliver nearly 43,000 direct patient services and $7.5 million in financial assistance to thousands of individuals navigating breast cancer. We're deeply grateful to TMHCC for their ongoing partnership, and we'll be cheering Nelly on every step of the way!' To learn more, follow the campaign and make donations, please visit As part of the Tokio Marine Group family, TMHCC is driven by the philosophy of 'Inspiring Confidence. Accelerating Progress.' As a socially responsible organization that looks beyond profit, TMHCC helps build more resilient economies, industries and societies in a rapidly changing world. This has been TMHCC's mission since its founding and will remain its guiding purpose. About Tokio Marine HCC Tokio Marine HCC is a member of the Tokio Marine Group, a premier global company founded in 1879 with a market capitalization of $74 billion as of March 31, 2025. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Tokio Marine HCC is a leading specialty insurance group with offices in the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. Tokio Marine HCC's major domestic insurance companies have financial strength ratings of 'A+' (Strong) from S&P Global Ratings, 'A++' (Superior) from AM Best, and 'AA-' (Very Strong) from Fitch Ratings; its major international insurance companies have financial strength ratings of 'A+' (Strong) from S&P Global Ratings. Tokio Marine HCC is the marketing name used to describe the affiliated companies under the common ownership of HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc., a Delaware-incorporated insurance holding company. For more information about Tokio Marine HCC, please visit Media Contact: Sean Curtin President & CUO – Contingency & SHEL Tokio Marine HCC – Specialty Group [email protected] 781.258.9232 About Susan G. Komen® Susan G. Komen® is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy's life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures. Visit or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at _______________ 1 Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Tokio Marine HCC and Susan G. Komen® Team Up Once Again with Golf Champion Nelly Korda to Help End Breast Cancer
This campaign aims to raise awareness of the high-quality care and services provided by Susan G. Komen to improve and save the lives of those impacted by breast cancer WAKEFIELD, Mass., May 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the 80th edition of the biggest women's U.S. golf tournament starting on May 29, Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, is once again proud to partner with Tokio Marine HCC (TMHCC), one of the world's leading specialty insurers, and Nelly Korda, the number one-ranked women's golfer in the world, to support efforts to end breast cancer and bring vital resources to those affected by the disease. This year alone, it is estimated that 316,9501 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer for the first time. Tragically, it is also expected that 42,1701 will succumb to the disease, which disregards age, gender, socio-economic status or location. Latest research indicates that by making modern treatments accessible to everyone, roughly one-third of U.S. breast cancer deaths could be prevented. In support of this cause, TMHCC will once again support Susan G. Komen's Swing for a Cure campaign by donating $5,000 for every birdie and $10,000 for every eagle that Korda scores during the tournament, with a guaranteed minimum donation of $50,000. Extending its support for this year's campaign, TMHCC will also donate $25,000 should Korda shoot a hole in one during the tournament, $100,000 should she win by three strokes, $500,000 should she win by four, and $1 million should she win by five or more. "We are so excited to be spearheading this fantastic partnership again this year, extending our support for such a worthy cause. At TMHCC, a sense of responsibility and duty to our community has always been a key driving force behind our work. It is with great pride that we are able to collaborate with Susan G. Komen and Nelly Korda to raise awareness of breast cancer, fund research for critical treatment, and one day eradicate it as a life-threatening disease,' said Tokio Marine HCC's CEO Susan Rivera. 'At Susan G. Komen, we believe in the power of women supporting women — lifting each other up through challenges and triumphs alike,' said Paula Schneider, President & CEO of Susan G. Komen. 'That's why we're once again so proud to stand beside Nelly, a true champion on and off the course, helping to shine a light on the critical needs of families facing breast cancer. In fact, last year alone, thanks to the generosity of supporters like TMHCC, Komen was able to deliver nearly 43,000 direct patient services and $7.5 million in financial assistance to thousands of individuals navigating breast cancer. We're deeply grateful to TMHCC for their ongoing partnership, and we'll be cheering Nelly on every step of the way!' To learn more, follow the campaign and make donations, please visit As part of the Tokio Marine Group family, TMHCC is driven by the philosophy of "Inspiring Confidence. Accelerating Progress.' As a socially responsible organization that looks beyond profit, TMHCC helps build more resilient economies, industries and societies in a rapidly changing world. This has been TMHCC's mission since its founding and will remain its guiding purpose. About Tokio Marine HCCTokio Marine HCC is a member of the Tokio Marine Group, a premier global company founded in 1879 with a market capitalization of $74 billion as of March 31, 2025. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Tokio Marine HCC is a leading specialty insurance group with offices in the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. Tokio Marine HCC's major domestic insurance companies have financial strength ratings of 'A+' (Strong) from S&P Global Ratings, 'A++' (Superior) from AM Best, and 'AA-' (Very Strong) from Fitch Ratings; its major international insurance companies have financial strength ratings of 'A+' (Strong) from S&P Global Ratings. Tokio Marine HCC is the marketing name used to describe the affiliated companies under the common ownership of HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc., a Delaware-incorporated insurance holding company. For more information about Tokio Marine HCC, please visit Media Contact: Sean Curtin President & CUO – Contingency & SHEL Tokio Marine HCC – Specialty Group scurtin@ 781.258.9232 About Susan G. Komen®Susan G. Komen® is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy's life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures. Visit or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at Media Contact: press@ _______________1 in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
