Insurance Claims News (Page 117)

Insurers and Consumers Face Growing Legal Costs Amid Social Inflation

Innovative legal tactics and social inflation are driving up insurance premiums and contributing to a hidden ’tort tax’ for American households.

April 5, 2024 Auto Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property California Florida Indiana Kentucky Louisiana

Department of Labor Hosts Benefits Outreach for Nuclear Workers in Portsmouth

An essential information session in Portsmouth, Ohio, will guide former and current nuclear workers through benefits under the Energy Employees Program.

April 5, 2024 Education & Training Life & Health Workers' Compensation Ohio

NYACT Rolls Out Comprehensive 2024 Training Schedule to Combat Insurance Fraud and Vehicle Crime

NYACT partners with major agencies to equip insurance and law enforcement professionals with the latest in fraud-fighting techniques for 2024.

April 5, 2024 Auto Education & Training Fraud Insurance Industry New York

Damaging Storms Sweep Across the Heartland, Leaving Destruction and Power Outages

The latest storms bring a wave of destruction through the heartland, with the Ohio Valley suffering severe damage, power outages, and injuries.

April 5, 2024 Catastrophe Property Risk Management Alabama Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky

Exploring the Risks of Work-Related Crashes Among U.S. Rideshare Drivers

New study explores the risk factors and incidence of work-related crashes among U.S. rideshare drivers, highlighting the need for improved safety measures and research.

April 5, 2024 Auto Life & Health Risk Management Technology

Orlando’s Lake Ivanhoe Faces Environmental Hazard After Mineral Oil Spill

Orlando issues a lake alert for Lake Ivanhoe following a mineral oil spill, advising the public to avoid water contact activities.

April 4, 2024 Property Risk Management Technology Florida

Florida’s Property Insurance Market Shows Improvement Following Legislative Reforms

Recent legislative reforms in Florida have led to a stronger property and casualty insurance market, with more insurers entering the state, according to the Insurance Commissioner.

April 4, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Florida

Bridging the Insurance Industry Talent Gap through Strategic Up-Sourcing

With half of the insurance workforce set to retire within 15 years, the industry pivots to up-sourcing to fill the knowledge and talent void.

April 4, 2024 Insurance Industry Technology

DOT Mandates Additional Crew Member on Trains for Enhanced Rail Safety

In response to recent train derailments, the Department of Transportation introduces a rule requiring a second crew member on all freight and passenger trains to improve safety.

April 4, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Ohio Pennsylvania

Active Workstations Boost Cognitive Functions Without Hindering Typing Skills, Study Finds

A clinical trial reveals that active workstations can enhance cognitive performance in office settings without significantly affecting typing accuracy or speed.

April 4, 2024 Life & Health Technology Minnesota

Cox Communications Cleared of Vicarious Copyright Infringement in Landmark Case

In a significant copyright law ruling, the Fourth Circuit reverses a $1 billion damages award against Cox Communications, setting new precedents for internet service provider liability.

April 4, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Technology Virginia

New York City Construction Worker Implicated in Fraudulent Workers’ Comp Claim

A construction worker in Queens becomes an unwitting participant in a workers’ compensation fraud scheme, spotlighting a wider issue in New York.

April 3, 2024 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Workers' Compensation New York

Over $300K Auto Insurance Fraud Scheme Exposed in Central Pennsylvania

A sophisticated insurance fraud operation in Cumberland County, PA, involving fake auto repair shops, has been dismantled, uncovering over $300,000 in fraudulent claims.

April 3, 2024 Auto Fraud Legislation & Regulation Technology Pennsylvania