Big Data Already Paying Off In Insurance Fraud Detection
There’s a lot of talk right now about how big data is going to change insurance. Artificial intelligence and prescriptive analytics are definitely coming, and they will definitely change the insurance industry.
December 21, 2016
Technology
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
NHTSA Investigating Rollaway Incidents In Dodge Models With Rotary Gear Selector
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a “preliminary evaluation” of approximately 1 million Dodge Ram pickups and Dodge Durango SUVs following 43 complaints alleging roll-aways when the vehicles are in the parked position.
December 20, 2016
Auto
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Several Companies Recall Products Made With Contaminated Milk Powder
The Food and Drug Administration announced a series of related recalls of products, including waffle mix, kettle chips and macaroni and cheese, because of possible salmonella contamination.
December 14, 2016
Subrogation
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California
Regulators Propose Requiring Communication Between Vehicles To Reduce Crashes
The U.S. Transportation Department on Tuesday proposed requiring all new cars and trucks to be able to "talk" to one another using short-range wireless technology to potentially avoid tens of thousands of crashes annually.
December 13, 2016
Auto
Technology
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Supreme Court Upholds NFL Concussion Settlement
The U.S. Supreme Court let stand the National Football League’s $765 million concussion settlement, turning away contentions by former players that the accord won’t adequately compensate them for the brain damage they may have suffered.
December 13, 2016
Life & Health
Alabama
Alaska
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Arkansas
California
Trucking Industry Regulations Likely To Ease As Republicans Take Control
The trucking industry scored a victory this week when Republican lawmakers effectively blocked Obama administration safety rules aimed at keeping tired truckers off the highway. But there’s more coming down the road.
December 9, 2016
Auto
Alabama
Alaska
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Arkansas
California
Hyundai Recalls Minivans; Hoods Can Fly Open While Moving
Hyundai is recalling more than 41,000 older minivans because the hoods can fly open while they’re being driven. The recall covers the Entourage minivan from the 2007 and 2008 model years.
December 8, 2016
Auto
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
National Rankings For Worst Driving Habits
Ever wonder why your car insurance premiums keep going up? It’s possible you live in one of the 10 states with the worst drivers.
December 8, 2016
Auto
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California
Driving Drowsy Is As Risky As Driving Under The Influence
If you’re planning on waking up early later this month to get a jump on your holiday road trips, make sure you hit the hay equally early the night before.
December 7, 2016
Auto
Life & Health
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Predictive Analytics: A Powerful Fraud-Fighting Tool
Technology is a valued ally of insurers in combatting insurance fraud. And for good reason — this crime is growing. These are two findings of the Coalition’s newest study of how insurers use tech to combat billions of dollars in fraud each year.
December 7, 2016
Liability
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
Alaska
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California
680K+ Cars Involved In Latest Ford Recall
Ford is recalling more than 680,000 cars in two recalls to fix problems with seat belt pretensioners and faulty seatback welds.
December 7, 2016
Auto
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Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
The Distracted Driving Problem: Optional Text-Blocking Technology And iPhone Addiction
We’ve all heard it: texting and driving is dangerous. In the United States, more than eight people are killed every day in motor vehicle accidents that involve distracted driving, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
December 6, 2016
Auto
Liability
Technology
Alabama
Alaska
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Arkansas
California
Workers’ Comp Study Identifies Best Practices For Claims Success
What makes a claims organization successful? They tend to measure their performance using outcomes-based metrics, employ claim decision support tools such as workflow automation and predictive modeling, and use an “advocacy-based” claims model that puts employees’ needs first.
December 1, 2016
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Another Recall For Dehumidifiers Responsible For $19M In Property Damage
Federal safety regulators are hoping the fourth time is the charm for millions of recalled dehumidifiers that have now been linked to 450 fires and more than $19 million in property damage: Gree Electric Appliances — the manufacturer fined a record $15.45 million over the fiery dehumidifiers earlier this year — has re-announced the recall.
December 1, 2016
Property
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
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California
Regulators, Fuel Trucking Companies Work To Reduce Spills On Alaskan Roads
Federal and state regulators in Alaska say they’re working to stem what has been a growing number of tanker-truck accidents in recent years -- including three big rollovers since September that dumped thousands of gallons of diesel fuel into woods and wetlands.
November 28, 2016
Excess & Surplus Lines
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Alaska
