
Ford and Lincoln Nearly 170K+ Vehicles for Rear-view Camera Failure
Ford and Lincoln have jointly issued a safety recall that includes nearly 170,000 vans and SUVs built between the 2018 and 2023 model years. The vehicles included in the campaign are equipped with a rear-view camera whose image can cut out while the driver is backing up.
September 6, 2023
Auto
Subrogation

How Smart Homes Are Changing Insurance
Smart homes offer a vast array of benefits in: risk mitigation and prevention, data collection and analysis, personalized premiums, faster claims processing, home monitoring services, liability coverage, premium discounts, the environment and health and wellness.
September 6, 2023
Insurance Industry
Technology

The Importance of a Rebuttal Video Expert Witness
Attorneys frequently offer audio, video, and digital images as evidence in civil and criminal litigation, where the interpretation of the evidence becomes a matter of expert opinion.
September 6, 2023
Education & Training
Litigation

California’s Insurance Challenges Deepen with USAA’s Wildfire Safety Demands
Another major insurance company plans to impose new restrictions on its homeowners business in California, potentially worsening the state’s growing insurance woes and making it more difficult for homeowners and buyers to cover their residences.
September 5, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Property
California

Moody’s RMS Predicts $3B to $5B in Hurricane Idalia Insured Losses
Another estimate for the eventual insurance and perhaps reinsurance market loss from hurricane Idalia has been released, with Moody’s RMS opting for a $3 billion to $5 billion range.
September 5, 2023
Catastrophe
Florida

Texas Insurance Adjuster Sentenced to 20 Years for Hurricane Ida Fraud
An insurance adjuster from Texas was sentenced to 20 years in prison for pocketing more than $200,000 in insurance payouts meant for St. Charles Parish residents who filed claims to repair damage to their property following Hurricane Ida, according to the St. Charles Parish District Attorney’s Office.
September 5, 2023
Fraud
Property
Louisiana

Confidence: A Guide for Claims Adjusters in Workers’ Compensation
The claims adjusting field, especially within workers’ compensation, can be fraught with complexities and challenges. A strong sense of confidence isn’t just an asset; it’s a necessity.
September 5, 2023
Workers' Compensation

Ford Recalls Nearly 42K Super Duty Trucks Over Safety Concerns
Ford Motor Company has initiated a recall affecting nearly 42,000 of its Super Duty F250 and F350 trucks due to potential safety hazards associated with the left rear axle shaft.
September 1, 2023
Auto
Subrogation

School Shooting Lawsuit Tests Limits of Workers’ Comp
Increasing school violence across the country raises questions about whether educators who are injured and eligible for workers compensation can sue their employers.
August 31, 2023
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Virginia

Class Action Lawsuit Targets GEICO Over Privacy Breach and Identity Theft
GEICO is facing a nationwide class action lawsuit stemming from allegations of compromising customer privacy through the unauthorized release of their driver’s license numbers.
August 31, 2023
Liability
Litigation

Billions in Insurance Claims Expected From Hurricane Idalia
Insurers were expected to face claims for billions of dollars from Hurricane Idalia which made landfall in Florida on Wednesday, adding to a challenging year for the industry that could result in higher premiums for customers.
August 31, 2023
Catastrophe
Florida

Injured at Home: Workers’ Compensation Claims in a Remote Work World
The ability to work remotely used to be considered a luxury: a valuable perk that many employees desired, but that most didn’t have. Times have changed, and we now live in a remote work world.
August 31, 2023
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation

Louisiana Wildfire Threatens Homes and Devours Acres
One of the largest wildfires in Louisiana history is continuing to spread and threaten rural communities. The Tiger Island Fire, which started about five miles east of the Texas state line, doubled in size over the weekend, growing to more than 33,000 acres -- accounting for more acres of burned land than the state usually has in an entire year.
August 30, 2023
Property
Louisiana

Negotiations Commence Over New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel Collapse
Nearly four years after the catastrophic collapse of the Hard Rock Hotel in Downtown New Orleans in October 2019, settlement negotiations begin for the families of the victims.
August 30, 2023
Liability
Litigation
Louisiana

The Future of Insurance According to Prominent Industry Leaders
In a study involving hundreds of prominent insurance leaders, Waterstreet has revealed a compelling vision of the future of insurance, shedding light on the transformative impact of insurtech innovations, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and blockchain on the industry landscape.
August 30, 2023
Insurance Industry
Technology



