A woman and a kangaroo wearing a diaper walk into a McDonald’s, and the woman says: He’s my service kangaroo. No, it’s not the setup for a joke. But it may be a sign of the times. In a culture … The post ‘Service’ Animals Pose Problems to Business Owners appeared first on Claims Journal.…

Cargo theft increased 11 percent this year, according to CargoNet, a division of Verisk Crime Analytics, and law enforcement is taking notice. Earlier this year, Tim Lynch, government affairs director, for the National Insurance Crime Bureau, spoke to Claims Journal … The post Midwestern Theft Ring Busted Amid Rising Cargo Thefts appeared first on Claims…

Several of the most popular Internet-connected baby monitors lack basic security features, making them vulnerable to even the most basic hacking attempts, according to a new report from a cybersecurity firm. The possibility of an unknown person watching their baby’s … The post Report Finds Some Baby Monitors Lack Security Features appeared first on Claims…

To boost efficiencies and direct expanded resources to provide insurance for the most complex, challenging business risks, XL Catlin’s Excess & Surplus (E&S) Casualty business has unveiled a new geographically-focused structure and named three new regional leaders. Coy Rudd is … The post XL Catlin Reveals New Regional Structure, Leaders for U.S. Excess & Surplus…

A new report reveals that as a result of severe drought conditions in the western U.S. total economic losses are expected to reach $3 billion – mostly attributable to agricultural damage in California. Several Caribbean and Central American nations issued … The post Aon Catastrophe Report: Global Drought Losses to Surpass $8B as El Niño…

Incidents of rooftop burglaries at jewelry stores has increased in the last couple of years. In 2012, there were 16 reported incidents of rooftop burglaries – a number that practically doubled in 2014 and 2015 (34 and 35 respectively), according … The post Thieves Execute Orderly Plans When Stealing From Jewelry Stores appeared first on…

When Driving Through Somebody’s Living Room Is Not Negligence Every day in America vehicles leave the roadway, travel across well-manicured lawns, smash through garden sheds, patio furniture, swing sets and plow through the walls of a home, coming to rest … The post Sudden Medical Emergencies While Driving appeared first on Claims Journal. Source: Claims…

Working at a construction site is loud, dirty, and often dangerous. Roadside construction workers deal with the added risk of being struck by car or truck as it passes through a work zone, its driver unaware or ignoring flags, cones, … The post Smart Vest Could Protect Workers From Road Construction Hazards appeared first on…

The prospect of a long post-surgical recovery after a a hip or knee replaceme ntcan be a daunting one. The grueling rehabilitation sessions, the frustration of re-learning everyday movements, the weeks of waiting to return to “normal”— it’s almost enough … The post ‘Prehab’ Before Rehab Could Aid in Recovering From Joint Replacement Surgery appeared…

Homeowners at a golf course subdivision near Glenwood Springs, Colo., are waiting to see if a judge will uphold $14 million in awards related to defects in the construction of homes on sinking soils. A jury recently awarded nearly $7 … The post Colorado Judge to Decide on $14M Case of Homes Located on Sinking…