Longtime New York City subway cops have seen copper thefts before, but last week’s heist on a stretch of open-air tracks was particularly brazen: 500 feet of inch-thick cable stripped from the rails in the middle of the night. The … The post As Metal Prices Rise so do Copper Thefts From Rails appeared first…

A federal judge has determined claims made by the Texas Medical Board in adopting new telemedicine rules were “suspect” and barred the rules from taking effect until a civil trial can be held in lower court. Friday’s ruling by U.S. … The post Federal Judge Bars Texas Telemedicine Rules From Taking Effect appeared first on…

A jury has awarded a Tonopah man and his wife about $4.3 million for injuries he received while working in an Arizona Department of Transportation electronics room. The verdict from a Maricopa County Superior Court jury came after the man … The post Jury Orders Arizona to Pay $4.3M for Toxic Fume Injuries to Worker…

An emotional Amtrak CEO pledged to lawmakers Tuesday that safety technology that could have prevented a deadly derailment last month in Philadelphia will be put into operation, while Democrats and Republicans exchanged barbs over whether Congress or the Obama administration … The post Apologetic Amtrak CEO Vows to Implement Safety Technology appeared first on Claims…

The Hartford and Major League Baseball (MLB) announced a multi-year sponsorship that will make The Hartford an “Official Sponsor of Major League Baseball” and the exclusive business insurance, homeowners insurance and employee benefits partner of MLB. The sponsorship includes the … The post The Hartford Announces Multi-Year Sponsorship of Major League Baseball appeared first on…

Almost 70 percent of businesses experienced at least one hacking incident in the last year, according to a study of business risk managers released by The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB), part of Munich Re. Yet, more … The post HSB Study: 69% of Businesses Reported Being Hacked in the Last Year…

Forest managers would prefer to use prescribed burns every few years to help prevent costly wildfires and rebuild unhealthy ecosystems, but hurdles like staffing, budget, liability and new development hinder them, a new University of Florida study shows. Fighting wildfires … The post Prescribed Burns on the Decline appeared first on Claims Journal. Source: Claims…

Property/casualty insurance information company Verisk Insurance Solutions is teaming with a technology firm to provide insurance companies with the ability to collect automobile odometer readings for insurance rating and usage-based insurance (UBI) programs. The product, called OdometerConfirm, allows insurers to … The post New Product Gives Insurers Ability to Track Mileage with Policyholders’ Smartphones appeared…

The high costs related to business interruption should provide an impetus for companies to prep for them in advance, according to industry experts. During a webinar hosted by Marsh, insurance experts detailed the top five issues related to business interruption … The post The Changing Landscape of Business Interruption Claims appeared first on Claims Journal.…

The high price of flood insurance can make it difficult for some Iowa residents to sell their homes. The Quad-City Times reports Duane Randleman has been trying to sell for a year-and-a-half and showed his house to more than 60 … The post Iowa Homeowners Find it Hard to Sell Homes Dues to High Flood…