Archive for November 2015

Even small toy drones can pose a significant hazard to traditional planes and helicopters in a collision, according to a study. Drones will “most certainly” cause more damage to aircraft than birds, which have caused airliners to crash, according to … Source: Claims Journal

Gov. Chris Christie said Monday he would veto a bill that that would establish a New Jersey driver’s license for residents who cannot prove they are in the United States legally, dashing the hopes of hundreds of people who rallied … Source: Claims Journal

With Google’s self-driving cars slowed in a gridlock of California regulation, Texas is offering a fast lane. Officials in Austin have embraced the technology, a welcome so warm that the mayor used talking points written by a Google lobbyist when … Source: Claims Journal

Ring, inventor of the Ring Video Doorbell, an innovative, do-it-yourself home security system that enables customers to proactively protect their families, and American Family Insurance are creating a one-of-a-kind offering. The security company offers a financial guarantee on customers’ insurance … Source: Claims Journal

A record-breaking 8,577 insurance industry volunteers from 76 cities across 30 states provided over 25,000 hours of service to community nonprofits across the United States during the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation’s (IICF) Week of Giving. Held this year from October … Source: Claims Journal

Cars and trucks from the 2008 model year or older that were originally sold or registered in high humidity areas along the U.S. Gulf Coast are getting top priority for repairs as the government commences the massive Takata airbag inflator … Source: Claims Journal

Federal investigators said Monday that they are ending their search for the voyage data recorder of a cargo ship that sank in the Atlantic during a hurricane, but remained hopeful that they could determine what happened to the ship without … Source: Claims Journal

The cumulative number of successful phishing cyberattacks has risen sharply over the last decade, and in 2014 that figure surged past the total U.S. population. To date, about 400 million breaches have yielded hackers some kind of personal information, according … Source: Claims Journal

Political leaders from across New England met with business leaders recently to discuss ways to combat New England’s deadly opioid addiction problem, including tightening regulations around prescription painkillers. In addition, Massachusetts’ top medical schools said they’ve reached an agreement with … Source: Claims Journal

While the holiday season is often bustling for retailers, it can be a quiet time for claims departments. It’s also the best time for adjusters to clean up their desks, settle claims and take stock in their career, said Kevin … Source: Claims Journal