Archive for August 2015

The new Florida drone privacy law could have some unintended consequences for insurers looking to use or insure unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technology. The Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act (FUSA), which took effect in Florida July 1, prohibits a person, … The post Insurers Warned to ‘Think Before You Snap’ as Florida Drone Privacy Law…

The rise in recreational uses of drones (more accurately described as Unmanned Aerial Systems or just “UAS”) has sparked much debate, including concerns over safety and privacy. The scenarios are rather simple to envision: Suppose a person insured under a … The post Recreational Drones: Do Homeowners’ Insurance Policies Provide Coverage? appeared first on Claims…

New research confirms that the land under the Chesapeake Bay is sinking rapidly and projects that Washington, D.C., could drop by six or more inches in the next century—adding to the problems of sea level rise. This falling land will … The post Washington D.C. Sinking, May Drop 6 Inches by Next Century appeared first…

Since most insurance companies conduct business in multiple states, they tend to keep track of the general legal do’s and don’ts of claims handling. However, there are a few unique aspects of Arizona insurance law that companies and adjustors should … The post 10 Potential Pitfalls for Claims Handling in Arizona appeared first on Claims…

The DeepDream algorithm Google made public this month is a strange offshoot of image recognition technology based on artificial intelligence. It can turn mundane images into hallucinatory worlds, and has spawned sites where you can have photos processed with the … The post Commentary: Could Artificial Intelligence Lose Its Mind? appeared first on Claims Journal.…

There’s little chance that wreckage found in the Indian Ocean will reveal the final resting place of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. That’s a lesson learned by researchers who studied the 2011 tsunami in Japan, which sent flotsam to venues as … The post Discovery of Plane Part May Not Solve MH370 Mystery appeared first on…

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says employers in the state will see an estimated $43 million reduction in workers’ compensation premiums in the coming year. Tomblin says employers have saved more than $323 million since the program was privatized in 2006. … The post West Virginia Employers Will See $43M Reduction in Workers’ Comp Premiums appeared…

A researcher is advising drivers not to use a mobile app for General Motors Co’s OnStar vehicle communications system, saying hackers can exploit a security flaw in the product to unlock cars and start engines remotely. “White-hat” hacker Samy Kamkar … The post GM’s OnStar App That Opens Vehicle, Starts Engine Reportedly Hackable appeared first…

The U.S. Senate passed legislation that will triple the maximum fines automakers pay for violations of motor-vehicle safety laws yet bypassed other measures sought by consumer groups. The new $105 million cap was part of a six-year surface transportation policy … The post Senate Passes Bill Tripling Potential Automaker Fines to $105M appeared first on…