Archive for October 2015

Jackson, Miss., is the windiest city in the nation, according to new data released by CoreLogic.  Springfield, Mo., Boston and Cambridge, Mass., followed by Shreveport, La., rounded out the top five windiest cities. The CoreLogic Windy City Ranking provides a … Source: Claims Journal

For book collectors, first editions are often highly sought after, but they can vary wildly in value. If you were seeking a spine-chilling book this Halloween, for instance, a classic Stephen King first edition in good condition might set you … Source: Claims Journal

There is a 99.9 percent chance of a magnitude-5 or greater earthquake striking within three years in the greater Los Angeles area, where a similar sized temblor caused more the $12 million in damage last year, according to a study … Source: Claims Journal

American Modern Insurance Group, a specialty residential properties and recreational products insurer, announced a new brand identity as part of a transformation to best serve its agent partners with competitive, complementary insurance solutions for their customers. The rebranding coincides with … Source: Claims Journal

A hurricane stronger than Katrina in 2005 and Andrew in 1992 is poised to hit Mexico’s biggest ports and holiday resorts within hours. Hurricane Patricia, the strongest ever recorded in the Eastern Pacific or Atlantic Basin, is forecast to go … Source: Claims Journal

ACE Limited shareholders voted yesterday at a special meeting to approve all proposals related to the company’s previously announced agreement to acquire The Chubb Corporation. Votes in favor of each agenda item exceeded 98 percent of the total represented and … Source: Claims Journal

A lawyer for the family of a woman who died after a heart operation argued Wednesday to the Missouri Supreme Court that state law limiting how much they can receive in damages is unconstitutional. The case could strike another blow … Source: Claims Journal

Now there’s an answer to a sad, strange and common question in China: How can someone be a good Samaritan to an elderly person in need without getting scammed? China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba has partnered with an insurance company to … Source: Claims Journal

With each upward degree, global warming will singe the economies of three-quarters of the world’s nations and widen the north-south gap between rich and poor countries, according to a new economic and science study. Compared to what it would be … Source: Claims Journal

If you think it is okay to talk to your car infotainment system or smartphone while driving or even when stopped at a red light, think again. It takes up to 27 seconds to regain full attention after issuing voice … Source: Claims Journal