Archive for November 2015

A San Antonio attorney wants his day in court sooner rather than later in a massive BP fraud case. But at least two more of the seven defendants want a delay, saying they need more time to prepare for trial. … Source: Claims Journal

Late fall in the Midwest is known as the windy season. Residents in those states will experience gusts of wind sometimes comparable to those of a hurricane, according to Meemic Insurance Company. The strong winds that blow across the Great … Source: Claims Journal

Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB), part of Munich Re, announced recently that it has invested in Augury, a predictive machine diagnostics company that is bringing its proprietary algorithms, smart sensing device and mobile diagnostics tool to new markets, starting with diagnosing … Source: Claims Journal

Fire marshals, architects and building hardware manufacturers renewed questions Monday about an Ohio law allowing schools to deploy portable barricade devices in the event of an active shooter. The devices gained popularity after the Virginia Tech and Sandy Hook Elementary … Source: Claims Journal

Falling and fighting top the list of major causes of eye injuries resulting in hospitalization over a 10-year period, according to research presented today at AAO 2015, the 119th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Falling was the … Source: Claims Journal

New York regulators are considering a host of cybersecurity requirements for banks and insurers and urged other state and federal authorities to collaborate on establishing a framework of defenses for the financial sector. Financial Services Superintendent Anthony Albanese said in … Source: Claims Journal

The insurance industry is facing major changes in leadership and staffing as Baby Boomers continue to retire over the next decade. According to the Claims Journal 2014 Job & Salary survey, claims managers are concerned about the aging workforce given … Source: Claims Journal

South Carolina homeowners living around lakes where dams failed in the historic flooding face uncertainty about when their properties will be waterfront again. The State newspaper reported that rebuilding dams will cost six figures, and state regulators must approve the … Source: Claims Journal

The Obama administration wants you to eat your fruits and vegetables. They also want the produce to be safe. Long-awaited rules issued by the Food and Drug Administration Friday are designed to help prevent large-scale, deadly outbreaks of foodborne illness … Source: Claims Journal

Medical payments per workers’ compensation claim in New Jersey were stable from 2010 to 2013, in contrast to rapid growth in the 2008 to 2010 period, according to a recent study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). The report, … Source: Claims Journal