In the hours after a horrific storm – a storm like Superstorm Sandy – with bridges impassable and roads debris-covered, emergency response is often the first concern. But with an autonomous drone, researchers like the University of Delaware’s Arthur Trembanis … The post Delaware Researcher Testing Drones to Assess Storm Damage appeared first on Claims…

The state-sanctioned property insurance program in North Carolina coastal counties could borrow to pay for extreme catastrophic losses from hurricanes in legislation making its way through the General Assembly. The House Finance Committee recommended Thursday legislation creating a public authority … The post North Carolina House Panel OKs Debt Option to Pay Catastrophic Claims appeared…

Federal health officials say they were never told of repeated findings of listeria at a Blue Bell Creameries facility before an outbreak linked to the ice cream turned deadly. Results of a Food and Drug Administration investigation released this week … The post Blue Bell Plant Listeria Troubles Never Reported to FDA Prior to Outbreak…

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has approved the removal of up to 30,000 personal residential policies and 50 commercial residential polices from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation by the following two companies: Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Company – approved … The post Additional 30,050 Policies Approved to be Removed From Florida Insurer appeared first…

Nationwide insurance appraisal service IAnet named  Amanda Alden, director of operations. Alden has been a cornerstone at company headquarters for nearly a decade, most recently serving as customer service manager. Headlining the responsibilities in her promoted role is the implementation … The post IAnet Names Alden Director of Operations appeared first on Claims Journal. Source:…

Disparate coverage results for sexual assault claims turned on a one word difference in “personal injury” policy definitions in Gonzalez v. Fire Ins. Exchange (2015) ____Cal.App.4th ____, decided by the Six District California Court of Appeal on February 5, 2015. … The post What a Difference the Word ‘Accident’ Makes in Sexual Assault Coverage Cases…

Attorneys for the U.S. government and some New Orleans area property owners met behind closed doors with a judge Wednesday to discuss possible damages arising from a ruling last week that a federally built navigation channel contributed to flood damage … The post No Settlement Despite Ruling in 2005 Katrina Flood Lawsuit appeared first on…

Louisiana State Police say a two month investigation into insurance fraud and auto theft led to the arrest of 34 people across the state. Troopers say in news release its Insurance Fraud and Auto Theft unit investigated staged crashes, fraudulent … The post Louisiana Police Arrest 34 for Insurance Fraud appeared first on Claims Journal.…

The growing trend of states working to legalize medical marijuana has created challenges in the workplace. However, there are opportunities to implement best practices to manage the use of medical marijuana in workers’ compensation, according to Kevin Glennon, RN, vice … The post RIMS: Panel Discusses Legalized Marijuana’s Impact on the Workplace appeared first on…

When Harris Poll asked Americans if they’d trust a car to drive itself, most said: Too dangerous. When told they can buy a car now that takes control of the brakes and steering wheel to avoid a collision, most said: … The post Self-Driving Cars Will be Here Sooner Than You Think appeared first on…