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Forensic Meteorology: How Do Consulting Meteorologists Help with Damage Claims and Disputes?
Professional meteorology, as it relates to insurance claims handling and the litigation process, is becoming increasingly recognized, and the employment of meteorologists within the insurance industry is growing. But what does meteorology have to do with storm damage insurance claims? … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreColorado Governor Wants to Privatize State’s Workers’ Comp Carrier
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wants to spin off the state’s stake in Pinnacol Assurance, privatizing the workers’ compensation carrier of last resort to help it make more money and plug government budget holes. The big idea is that pulling up … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreUS Sanctions Chinese Cyber Firm Linked to Botnet Attack
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Chinese cybersecurity firm Integrity Technology Group for its alleged role in a state-sponsored botnet attack known as Flax Typhoon. Integrity Technology, which is traded on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, was involved in “multiple computer intrusion … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreUS New Car Sales Rose to Five-Year High in 2024, Aided by Hybrids
U.S. new-car sales in 2024 continued to rise from their pandemic lows, bolstered by replenished inventories, higher incentives and surging demand for hybrid vehicles, automakers reported. Sales are expected to near 16 million vehicles, the highest level since 2019, with … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreEurope Braces for Snow and Ice With UK Facing Amber Warnings
Northern Europe is facing freezing temperatures and snow, boosting heating demand and putting more pressure on the region’s depleting gas inventories. There are yellow weather alerts over Scotland on Friday, with the risk of blizzard conditions in parts, according to … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreUber Not Liable: Driver Was Not Logged in at Time of Accident, Florida Court Rules
A Florida man may have been an occasional driver for Uber, the ride-hailing company, but he was not working at the time that he struck and killed his former girlfriend, and Uber is not liable for the wrongful death, a … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreTikTok Knew Live Video Feature ‘Groomed’ Minors, Utah AG Claims
TikTok has long known that its popular video livestreams encourage sexual content, including streams exploiting and “grooming” minors, according to a lawsuit from the state of Utah that was unredacted on Friday. TikTok also discovered through an internal investigation that … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreUK Lawmakers Summon Shein and Temu for Questioning Over Labor Practices
Fast-fashion online retailer Shein, which is hoping to list in London, faces a U.K. hearing on Jan. 7 where a British parliamentary committee plans to question the firm, founded in China in 2008, about the rights of workers in its … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCar-Rental Startup Turo’s Safety Team Cuts Vacations Short After Deadly Attacks
Some workers on car-rental startup Turo Inc.’s trust and safety team have interrupted vacations to monitor and respond to the aftermath of deadly attacks in Las Vegas and New Orleans, according to a person familiar with the matter. In both … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreIBM, GlobalFoundries Settle Lawsuits Over Contract, Trade Secrets
GlobalFoundries and IBM said on Thursday they have settled dueling lawsuits in which GlobalFoundries was accused of breaching a contract with IBM and the computer giant was alleged to have misused the chipmaker’s trade secrets. The companies said in a … Source: Claims Journal
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