Alabama Records 37 Tornadoes In 2019 Before Spring Begins
We say it often: severe weather can occur at any time of the year in Alabama. The first few months of 2019 are proof of that; 37 tornadoes were recorded in the state before the official start of spring (March 20th).
March 22, 2019
Property
Alabama
Tyson Recalling 34 Tons Of Chicken Strips For Possible Metal Contamination
Tyson Foods Inc is recalling about 69,000 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips that may be contaminated with metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said late on Thursday.
March 22, 2019
Subrogation
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Cyber-Threat Awareness Requires Training And Vigilance
Employees need training when it comes to recognizing potential cyber threats. They should be on notice that, no matter their position within an organization, they too are responsible for doing their part in maintaining security standards and following proper reporting protocols.
March 21, 2019
Education & Training
Risk Management
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Nearly Half Of Americans Dont Have Home Inventory List In Case Of Disaster Study
Nearly half of US residents have never made a home inventory list in case of a natural disaster, according to new data from Farmers Insurance.
March 21, 2019
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
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California
15 Confirmed Tornadoes Hit Alabama
The number of tornadoes that hit Alabama on Thursday has climbed to 15. The National Weather Service spent a second day on Saturday traveling to storm-affected areas and assessing the damage.
March 18, 2019
Property
Alabama
Fiat Chrysler To Recall Nearly 900K Vehicles Over Emissions Standards
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will recall about 965,000 gasoline-powered vehicles in the United States and Canada that do not meet emissions standards and will replace their catalytic converters, officials said on Wednesday.
March 14, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
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What is Disability, Really?
It is an issue we struggle with, and a difficult one to solve. Much of the activity in workers comp is centered around the concept of disability; what it is and how much it is worth for the individual who has been assigned with that designation.
March 13, 2019
Workers' Compensation
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1.1 Million Honda Vehicles To Be Recalled Over Takata Airbags
Honda on Tuesday announced it would be recalling 1.1 million vehicles in the United States to replace defective airbags.
March 12, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
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At Least Seven Missing In Alabama After Deadly Weekend Tornadoes
Alabama search and rescue teams on Tuesday were combing through the wreckage of houses flatted by weekend tornadoes, looking for seven or eight people still unaccounted for in the wake of the deadliest U.S. twister outbreak since 2013.
March 6, 2019
Excess & Surplus Lines
Property
Alabama
Drone Footage Shows Alabama Tornados Devastating Track
Search and rescue teams in Alabama are using dogs and heat-detecting drones to search for victims of the deadly tornado that tore through the southeastern part of the state, as new drone video and photos show the scale of the devastation.
March 5, 2019
Property
Alabama
Tornadoes In The Southeast Are Getting Worse, And They’re Often The Deadliest
In recent years, scientists have noticed an increased frequency of tornadoes in the Southeast, carving a deadly path in what's called Dixie Alley.
March 5, 2019
Property
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
At Least 23 Dead In Devastating Alabama Tornado, Damage Is Unbelievable
A deadly tornado ripped through Alabama on Sunday, killing at least 23 that was part of a severe storm system that caused catastrophic damage and unleashed other tornadoes around the Southeast.
March 4, 2019
Property
Alabama
“Matching Regulations” Affecting Homeowners’ Insurance Claims
It remains one of the most difficult issues to deal within the world of property insurance. Homeowners' insurance policies usually contain a provision obligating the carrier to repair or replace an insured's damaged property with "material of like kind and quality" or with "similar material."
February 28, 2019
Education & Training
Property
Subrogation
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Straight Line Winds Damage Central Alabama Communities
Reports of apparent wind damage are coming in from Elmore, Autauga, and Montgomery counties after a strong storm swept across the state Tuesday morning.
February 13, 2019
Auto
Property
Alabama
Ford Recall Of Nearly 1.5M Vehicles Includes F-150s, Mustang And Lincoln Models
Ford has issued three recalls covering more than 1.4 million vehicles in North America.
February 13, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
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