When a balcony at a Grand Forks apartment building collapsed in June, it sent five people plummeting four stories to the sidewalk below. Now, four of those people have filed a personal injury lawsuit against the building’s owners as well as multiple contractor and architectural companies.
An automobile insurance fraud sting operation led to the arrest of four people, including three from Contra Costa County, officials said Friday. The undercover sting was conducted by the California Department of Insurance, Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office and the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
For me, one of the happiest, most inspiring headlines I’ve seen in recent months read — “Nationwide announces five-year, $160M Future of Work investment.” Finally, an insurer was putting a stake in the ground, announcing a major commitment to address a looming and significant reality — the nature of work is changing.
Two people are confirmed dead in a crash that involved about 200 vehicles on Highway 15 in La Prairie south of Montreal, provincial police say. The confirmation came from the Surete du Quebec, which said the victims are two people who were trapped in the wreckage near a diesel spill.
Traumatic brain injuries, often the subject of eye-catching headlines, are now drawing the attention of employers, providers, and judges in the workers compensation industry. But what exactly is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
More than 50 people were involved in a series of hit-and-run accidents with Uber rideshare vehicles in the Columbia area that an insurance company claims either never happened or were deliberately caused as part of an insurance scam.
The physical safety of employees is paramount to the operation of any workplace. Recently though, employers, claims handlers and employees themselves have increased their focus on psychological safety, what it means within the context of workplace wellbeing and managing risk.
U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Wednesday questioned whether Facebook, Google and other major online platforms still need the immunity from legal liability that has prevented them from being sued over material their users post.
An underwriter can be deemed the wizard of the insurance industry, peering into his/her magic ball to ensure they are well-positioned to react to a culture shift in an ever-changing market.
Xandi Garcia and his crew used Instagram to flaunt what appeared to be a luxurious lifestyle, draping themselves in showy watches and chains, posing with exotic cars and preening aboard boats.
As Malibuites enter a new decade 14 months after the Woolsey Fire, those seeking to rebuild still face significant obstacles, both in terms of obtaining the necessary permits as well as attempting to obtain insurance payments to fund rebuilding the homes they once had.
As organizations grapple with more complex decisions and an ever-increasing pace of change, building a workforce equipped with the skills and experience to thrive in this environment is critical. <br /><br />Finding this depth and breadth of talent means building a diverse workforce that covers full spectrum of diversity, including age, ethnicity, gender, thinking styles, disabilities and sexual orientation. This means leaders need to challenge their decision-making patterns.
Trucking generates more than $700 billion in annual revenue in the United States and is responsible for transporting nearly 70% of the nation’s freight annually. For many years, trucking was the lifeblood of US trade, but the glory days have come to an end.
With an insurance crisis causing widespread disruption throughout the state, California regulators rolled out legislation that would force insurance companies to offer coverage in areas where communities and property owners have “hardened” their homes against wildfire risk.
