Major Grand Rapids company laying off 400 people due to AI, 200 in West Michigan

'A bit of a hit': Professor says Grand Rapids economy could lose $20 to $30 million from Acrisure layoffs

A Grand Rapids company is laying off hundreds as part of a shift toward "technology and automation."Acrisure, a global insurance brokerage, announced on Wednesday it will reduce its accounting workforce by around 400 employees, 200 of which work in West Michigan.In a statement provided to FOX 17, the company said the cuts, which will begin to take effect early 2026, come "as the company continues to advance in technology and automation, which ar…

Acrisure layoffs highlight ongoing tension between tech advancement and job security

Acrisure, an insurance company based in Grand Rapids, is planning to cut hundreds of jobs early next year.

Major MI Company Cuts 400 Jobs In Move To AI

The company said the cuts are necessary to help them remain competitive and strong.​

Report: Acrisure to fire nearly 400 in move to AI

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Acrisure will cut about 400 jobs next year, including nearly 200 in Grand Rapids, as the company moves toward artificial intelligence technology, Crain’s Grand Rapids reports. Crain’s reports that permanent layoffs will be hitting the accounting staff of Acrisure’s North American Retail and North America Specialty divisions in 2026 as the company deploys AI technology. Acrisure bought Tulco’s artificial intelligence …

Major Grand Rapids company laying off 400 people due to AI, 200 in West Michigan

The company's CEO called the decision "painful" but necessary as the firm continues its technology transformation that began with a $400 million AI acquisition in 2020.

Acrisure to cut 400 jobs as AI automates accounting operations

Acrisure LLC will eliminate about 400 jobs globally next year, about half of them in Grand Rapids, as the company deploys artificial intelligence to automate accounting functions currently handled by people.   The permanent layoffs will affect accounting staff in Acrisure’s North American Retail and North America Specialty divisions and occur... Please login to read all 813 words.