Archive for June 2015

The Canadian government on Monday charged the Montreal Maine & Atlantic Canada Railway Ltd, its affiliate and eight people with violating federal railway safety and environmental laws in connection with a 2013 oil train crash that killed 47 people and … The post Canada Files Railway, Environmental Charges in 2013 Lac-Megantic Oil Train Crash appeared…

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hasn’t been able to spot emerging safety hazards because of “blatant incompetent management,” a senator said Tuesday. NHTSA, charged with ensuring safety on the nation’s roadways, gives too much discretion to carmakers and … The post Senators Blast Highway Safety Agency, Takata at Hearing appeared first on Claims…

An analysis of edible medical marijuana products from 3 major metropolitan areas found that many had lower amounts of key substances than labeled, which may not produce the desired medical benefit, while others contained significantly more of a certain substance … The post Many Edible Medical Marijuana Products Inaccurately Dosed appeared first on Claims Journal.…

California’s San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) had the nation’s highest per capita vehicle theft rate in 2014, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) latest Hot Spots report. NICB’s Hot Spots report examines vehicle theft data obtained from … The post San Francisco Area Earns Top Honors in NICB’s 2014 Hot Spots Theft…

In any global outbreak, it’s important to identify Patient Zero. In the movies, you get a leggy Gwyneth Paltrow. In the nine-year online epidemic that helped create cybercrime as we know it, you get “fliime.” That was the name used … The post The True Story of Malware’s Birth and its Effect on Cybercrime appeared…

The technology to make cars fully autonomous probably won’t be established until at least 2030, according to the top supplier for the world’s biggest automaker. The auto industry will take intermediate steps toward that future, first with safety systems that … The post Toyota’s Top Supplier Estimates 15-Year Wait for Self-Driving Car appeared first on…

Demand for cyber security coverage from insurance buyers ranks number one among several emerging risks, according to a recent survey undertaken by RKH Specialty, a London-based specialty lines broker. Insurance professionals indicated that for property coverages, supply chain disruption is … The post Cyber, Supply Chain Lead UK Survey of Top P/C Insurance Risks appeared…

Massachusetts is in the midst of an epidemic of deadly opioid abuse, according to a task force created by Gov. Charlie Baker that said Monday that drug addiction must be considered a medical disease. The 18-member group released a total … The post Task Force Says Opioid Abuse in Massachusetts an Epidemic appeared first on…

Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand says he’s usually one to embrace cutting-edge technology, including drones and automatic license plate readers, but he’s skeptical about putting body cameras on his deputies. Normand said the cameras are expensive to use and flawed … The post Louisiana Parish Sheriff Bucks Nationwide Body Camera Trend appeared first on Claims…

Although hurricane season has yet to cause havoc this year, 2015 has already been a brutal year for insurance companies which provide homeowners’ coverage in Florida. The problem for property insurers? No one is willing to take a firm position … The post Florida Homeowner Insurers Deluged by Assignment of Benefit Lawsuits appeared first on…