Archive for July 2015

A multi-state sting that included the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) turned up more than 40 cases of illegal construction activity or advertising in Washington state. L&I issued six infractions for unregistered contracting, 13 for plumber certification violations and … The post Washington Joins Multi-State Sting Targeting Illegal Construction Activities appeared first on Claims…

Officials for the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles are re-examining some test questions as more Floridians are failing the revamped written driver’s license test. Three out of every five have flunked through the first six months of … The post Florida Residents Failing Written Driving Test at Higher Rates appeared first on…

David Beckham may have more of an influence on you than you think. According to analysis by Black Book, the prevalence of modern and classic luxury cars on social media platforms like Instagram directly influences their resale value. So when … The post Social Media Boosts Collector Car Values appeared first on Claims Journal. Source:…

The Midwest’s New Madrid seismic zone is often eclipsed by San Andreas fault because of its less glamorous location and lower level of seismic activity, but our research indicates it’s a potentially crippling economic threat that warrants serious consideration. The … The post Swiss Re Report Suggests New Madrid Quake Could Cause $300B in Damage…

Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc., a property and casualty insurance holding company based in Clearwater, Fla., announced today that its subsidiary, Heritage Property & Casualty Company, applied to expand into North Carolina, South Carolina, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Heritage P&C has … The post Heritage Insurance Holdings Expands Into 4 States appeared first on Claims Journal.…

Union Mutual of Vermont Companies has promoted John W. Amick, CPCU to assistant vice president of Claims. Amick joined Union Mutual in 1991 as a claims adjuster. He has since worked for the Company as a regional general adjuster and … The post Union Mutual of Vermont Companies Promotes Amick to AVP of Claims appeared…

Investigation into the top 10 procedure codes, based on total allowed amount, experienced by the auto casualty insurance marketplace provides valuable insight for claims organizations, investigators and legislators. With thousands of possible medical services available to medical providers, the injury … The post Impact of Procedure Code Analysis on Claims Handling Procedures appeared first on…

A federal judge in California dismissed a lawsuit alleging the U.S. Soccer Federation and other organizations had not done enough to reduce the risk of injury from concussions and repetitive “heading” of balls. The seven soccer players named as plaintiffs … The post California Judge Dismisses Soccer Concussion Suit appeared first on Claims Journal. Source:…

Motorcoach interiors should be designed with improved flammability requirements and better emergency exits, and event data recorders should  be installed on commercial trucks and motorcoaches, according to recommendations by the National Transportation Safety Board. The recommendations resulted from the investigation … The post NTSB Calls for Black Boxes, Safety Improvements for Motorcoaches appeared first on…

A New Jersey man intends to plead guilty to a federal charge stemming from the 2010 arson fire that destroyed the Hitching Post Inn in Cheyenne, Wyoming, according to court records. Falgun Dharia of Flanders, New Jersey, pleaded not guilty … The post Guilty Plea for New Jersey Man Involved in Hitching Post Arson appeared…