Lightning may not seem as destructive as other natural disasters, yet a strike can cause serious damage to business equipment and electrical appliances, disrupt electrical service for long periods of time, and spark wildfires. In 2014, State Farm paid nearly … The post State Farm’s Top 10 States With Most Lightning Damage Claims appeared first…

Allstate and the Property Drone Consortium, a group of insurers, construction industry leaders and others supporting drone research, announced that a new FAA ruling will allow the consortium to fly drones for property claims research on behalf of customers. The … The post New FAA Ruling Clears Way for Property Drone Consortium Members to Fly…

Tropical Storm Bill wrung out almost 12 inches of rain over parts of eastern Texas, was downgraded to a depression and then handed off from the National Hurricane Center to the Weather Prediction Center. That doesn’t mean the U.S. is … The post Bill’s Remnants Could Bring Some Good Along With Bad for Midwest appeared…

California’s labor commissioner said an Uber Technologies Inc. driver who connects with customers through the company’s app must be considered an employee, a decision that strikes at the heart of its business model. San Francisco-based Uber, like other “sharing economy” … The post California Ruling That Driver Is Employee Threatens Ride Sharing Giant appeared first…

A group of Irish and Irish-American young men and women were enjoying their last blast summer in California before cracking down with college and careers, a rite of passage tens of thousands from the Emerald Isle have taken over the … The post California Balcony Collapse Victims Mourned; Probe Underway appeared first on Claims Journal.…

RSA Marketing Services has added a new service to its business that it calls Tropic Thunder. Tropic Thunder is an unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone. RSA chief executive Bruce Rowley said the types of photos and videos that a drone … The post Wichita Area’s Stake in Drone Safety, Research Increasing appeared first on Claims…

In a study that could improve the safety of next-generation batteries, researchers discovered that adding two chemicals to the electrolyte of a lithium metal battery prevents the formation of dendrites – “fingers” of lithium that pierce the barrier between the … The post Future Lithium Battery Safety Could Hinge on Additional Chemical Components appeared first…

The story of big data — the oceans of data that modern technology generates — in some ways presents a modern cliffhanger. Now that we have access to all of that data, what will we do with it? Actuaries heard … The post Valuable Information That Aids Claims, Underwriting Gleaned From Big Data appeared first…

While car thefts are declining across the country, the thefts of some parts and accessories are proving to be a lucrative business for professional thieves. In the Detroit area, it’s become a huge problem that‘s costing consumers, insurance companies, car … The post As Vehicle Thefts Decline, Incidence of Stolen Car Parts Rise appeared first…

Dino Lanno has been named the new senior vice president of Safelite Solutions, a multi-faceted claims management service organization provider for the fleet and insurance companies. In this role, he is responsible for strategic and national account sales and client … The post Lanno Appointed New Senior Vice President of Safelite Solutions appeared first on…