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
Elaborate Insurance Fraud Scheme Exposed by Video in Miami-Dade
Surveillance footage reveals a staged car crash in Miami-Dade, leading to charges of insurance fraud against three individuals.
April 3, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Florida
Major Unemployment Fraud Ring Busted in New Jersey
New Jersey authorities charge 20 individuals in a significant crackdown on unemployment insurance fraud, recouping over $1.1 million.
April 3, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
New Jersey
Munchables Crypto Game Recovers After Massive Security Breach on Blast Blockchain
Munchables experiences a significant setback with a security breach, leading to a massive loss of assets, but recovers funds thanks to developer cooperation.
April 3, 2024
Fraud
Risk Management
Technology
Tackling the Rising Threat of Snow Melt Flooding
With snow melt floods posing a growing threat in the U.S., insurance experts highlight the importance of adequate coverage and mitigation strategies.
April 3, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Arkansas
California
Illinois
Iowa
Kentucky
Ohio Manufacturer Faces OSHA Penalties for Repeated Safety Violations
Despite previous citations, ArcelorMittal Tubular Products USA LLC fails to safeguard an employee from severe injuries, incurring over $250,000 in OSHA penalties.
April 3, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Flood Insurance Discount Cuts by FEMA Stir Up Concerns in Florida
Nearly 18 months post-Hurricane Ian, FEMA’s plans to cut flood insurance discounts worry homeowners and officials in Florida.
April 3, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Blending AI with Human Expertise in Healthcare A New Era of Medical Innovation
AI’s evolution in healthcare offers efficiency and advanced diagnostics but raises questions on privacy, ethics, and the indispensable need for human insight.
April 3, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Adjuster Regrets Promotion to Claims Manager, Laments Corporate Challenges
A newly promoted claims manager vents frustrations with the role, sparking advice and shared experiences on navigating corporate challenges.
April 2, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Property
Workers' Compensation
Texas
Massive Storm System Unleashes Severe Weather Across the US, Causing Damage and Outages
A significant storm system brings widespread damage, power outages, and severe weather threats to millions across the central and eastern United States.
April 2, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Michigan
Missouri
FEMA Signals End to Flood Insurance Discounts for Lee County, Florida Homeowners
Homeowners in Lee County, Florida, face losing flood insurance discounts after FEMA cites compliance issues in the Community Rating System.
April 2, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida
New Jersey
