Archive for April 2016

General Motors Co. won its second straight trial against drivers who blamed car wrecks on faulty ignition switches, boosting the company’s outlook for resolving hundreds of similar cases on more favorable terms. The crash of Dionne Spain’s 2007 Saturn Sky … Source: Claims Journal

Document production during litigation can be costly and time consuming but evolving technology and effective communication among parties can positively impact the process, according to Daniel Garoutte, director of Knox Services, a California-based company that provides electronic and paper document … Source: Claims Journal

U.S. regulators are making progress and will begin issuing guidelines to help the introduction of self-driving car technology within the next few months, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said. The rapidly developing technology promoted by companies such as Google, Tesla Motors … Source: Claims Journal

A prominent Japanese political figure appealed to U.N. member states Tuesday to implement guidelines approved in Japan last year aimed at saving lives and minimizing the economic impact of tsunamis, earthquakes and other natural and man-made disasters. Toshihiro Nikai, chairman … Source: Claims Journal

It’s supposed to be a convenience, but more and more, card swipes on gas pumps are being abused by criminals to steal customer’s data. Skimming is when a criminal installs a piece of malicious hardware to a card reader, usually … Source: Claims Journal

As construction contractors incorporate project design and digital technologies into their businesses, Chubb has issued an advisory to help them understand and manage emerging professional liability and privacy and network security exposures. Co-authored by two Chubb executives, the advisory, “New … Source: Claims Journal