Allianz Group’s specialist corporate insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty named Bernard McNulty head of claims Canada effective immediately. Based in Toronto, he will report directly to Ulrich Kadow, chief agent Canada, with a matrix report to Terry Campbell, regional … The post Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Appoints McNulty as Head of Claims in…

Cunningham Lindsey a global loss adjusting and claim management company, announced the addition of Jeffrey Cornwell as the U.S. Head of Forensic Advisory Services, an independent division that specializes in the quantification of business interruption and financial losses incident to … The post Cornwell Joins Cunningham Lindsey as U.S. Head of Forensic Advisory Services appeared…

Amtrak said it will concede that it’s liable for most damages caused by the May 12 train derailment in Philadelphia that killed eight passengers and injured dozens. The railroad acknowledged Friday in responses to two lawsuits that it won’t contest … The post Amtrak Admits Liability in Philadelphia Crash Cases appeared first on Claims Journal.…

The vast cyberattack in Washington began with, of all things, travel reservations. More than two years ago, troves of personal data were stolen from U.S. travel companies. Hackers subsequently made off with health records at big insurance companies and infiltrated … The post China Hackers Target U.S. in Coordinated Effort appeared first on Claims Journal.…

As law firms adjust to the realities of the current business environment, they continue to fall victim to malpractice claims, which can be costly to defend and may result in enduring reputational damage. A new study by insurance broker Ames … The post Law Firms Face Large Malpractice Claims, Some in Excess of $50M appeared…

The Obama administration moved Wednesday to significantly expand a requirement for utilities to install inexpensive safety valves on gas lines across the U.S. after deadly fires and explosions going back decades that could have been avoided. The Transportation Department proposal … The post Feds Propose More Safety Valves for Gas Lines appeared first on Claims…

The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation has paid hundreds of millions to state employers overcharged for insurance premiums and has dropped its appeal of a decision that led to the payments. The Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday granted bureau administrator … The post Ohio Mails $255M in Workers’ Comp Overcharges, Drops Appeal appeared first on…

The New Mexico Court of Appeals has ruled that a patient in the state’s medical marijuana program who was injured on the job must be reimbursed by an employer for the expense of marijuana used for treatment. The Santa Fe … The post New Mexico Ruling Says Workers’ Comp Should Cover Medical Marijuana Program appeared…

The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation named Mary Cummins executive director of its Midwest Division. She will be responsible for leading IICF’s philanthropic initiatives in the Midwestern region, including local nonprofit grant programs and the Division’s annual series of fundraising, volunteer … The post IICF Names Cummins Executive Director of its Midwest Division appeared first on…

Whether you are alerted to an incoming phone call or text by a trendy ringtone, an alarm bell or a quiet vibration, just receiving a notification on your cell phone can cause enough of a distraction to impair your ability … The post Study Shows Cell Phone Message Alerts are as Disruptive as Actually Using…