Claims activity from Hurricane Michael, which came ashore Oct. 10 as a Category 4 storm, is in full swing almost two weeks later, industry sources said.
Detroit Police officers funneled unofficial accident reports to personal injury lawyer Mike Morse during a scheme that cheated State Farm Automobile Insurance Co. out of at least $1 million, the insurer alleges.
Hurricane Willa, currently churning about 55 miles southwest of Las Islas Marias in Mexico, has weakened slightly to a Category 4 storm from Category 5, but is still packing a punch, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday.
In the wake of a major American insurer’s TV ad that pokes fun at AI-powered insurance, a celebrity has stepped in to share a piece of his mind on the issue.
Automation is transforming claims processing in myriad ways. Damage appraisals that are completed in only a few hours are becoming the norm―shaving days off cycle time and making the claims process easier than ever before. Insurance customers are getting comfortable with snapping a few photos of their damaged vehicle and sending them to their insurer via a simple mobile claim app. Drones are often dispatched to inspect storm damage on a home, allowing property adjusters to complete virtual damage inspections. Data delivered electronically early in the claims process is revolutionizing the claims workflow, simplifying claim reporting and providing a wealth of actionable data to expedite claim settlements.
The houses still standing in the storm-ravaged neighborhoods of Florida’s Panhandle are conspicuous for their presence. Sticking up from the rubble like one remaining tooth in a jawful of decay, each one is a haunting reminder of what used to exist around it.
Claims adjuster Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. sees auto, commercial and workplace-related losses as the Top 3 claims arising from the legalization of marijuana.
As a crowded group of Clemson University students and local residents danced and jumped around at an apartment clubhouse late Saturday night, Jeremy Tester felt something strange beneath his feet.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott added 36 counties to the state’s disaster declaration related to severe weather and flooding. Abbott made the announcement following a briefing from the Texas Division of Emergency Management and other state agencies.
Newly formed Hurricane Willa rapidly intensified off Mexico’s Pacific coast Sunday and early Monday and became a major Category 4 storm on the brink of turning into a Category 5, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
Millions of U.S. employees will soon be electing their 2019 workplace benefits during the fall open enrollment period. Pet health insurance is quickly becoming one of the most requested voluntary benefits as its popularity continues to skyrocket among U.S. employers looking to attract, engage and retain pet-owning employees.
Vehicle safety continues to be a top concern among new-car buyers. Safety engineering has come a long way over the last half century, with the latest features able to help keep motorists from getting into accidents in the first place.
Advancements in technology are changing the risk landscape irrevocably and driving potential big changes in liability, and other insurance, claims activity.
