Archive for August 2015

Adding fuel to rumors that Apple is working on designs for a car, local officials say engineers for the giant tech company recently made inquiries about a former navy base that’s been converted into a testing ground for self-driving cars … The post Apple’s Interest in California Auto Test Center Fuels Speculation appeared first on…

Nearly a year after the state’s six medical marijuana dispensaries opened, patients are changing their habits. For quick relief, they are smoking marijuana less and inhaling its vapors and therapeutic oils more, those in the industry say. Others are eating … The post Connecticut Medical Marijuana Users Find Vapor, Oils Work Better appeared first on…

The rapid chain of explosions that destroyed a warehouse district in the Chinese port of Tianjin could become one of the world’s deadliest disasters for fire crews, with at least 21 firefighters confirmed dead and scores of others still missing. … The post Firefighters’ Families Seek Answers in China Port Blasts appeared first on Claims…

The West Virginia Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether a Northern Panhandle court can hear a lawsuit filed over a man’s death at an endurance event held more than 200 miles away in the Eastern Panhandle. At issue … The post Venue for Tough Mudder Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Dispute appeared first on…

California is on fire—again. About 130,000 acres have been scorched in more than 20 major fires actively burning in the state, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. But the flames are not the only danger. Post-fire … The post Flames Not the Only Risk From Wildfires appeared first on Claims Journal.…

A Ferrari 365 from 1972 is expected to fetch somewhere around $450,000 during the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Monterey, Calif. this weekend. When it was last bought in 2008, the car was worth $160,000. For the investment, the … The post Why Classic Cars Are Almost Never a Good Investment appeared first on…

George Rogers has been promoted to senior vice president at GEICO. Rogers’ new responsibilities include oversight for the company’s southeast and Midwest operations in addition to his current duties as vice president of regional operations in Lakeland, Fla. Rogers joined … The post GEICO Promotes Rogers to Senior Vice President appeared first on Claims Journal.…

Liability insurance policies typically have two main components: defense and indemnity. North American Specialty Ins. Co. v. Royal Surplus Lines Ins. Co., 541 F.3d 552, 559 (5th Cir. 2008). Most liability policies that are issued provide for defense costs to … The post Fifth Circuit Predicts Texas Law Will Validate Wasting Limit Policies appeared first…

Drones, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are considered the top three technologies that will impact claims, according to a new report by Boston-based insurance research firm Strategy Meets Action. The report, The Impact of Emerging Technologies … The post Top 3 Emerging Technologies That Will Positively Impact Claims appeared first on…

U.S. lawmakers are considering steps to reverse a disturbing rise in illegal drone flights, including new government enforcement tools to crack down on rogue flyers, especially near airports, according to people familiar with the matter. Discussions in the House of … The post Congress Considers Measures to Curb Illegal Drone Flights appeared first on Claims…