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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 Arkansas California

Kia Recalls Nearly 72K Sportages Over “Thermal Events”

Blaze, inferno, and conflagration are all words that can be use interchangeably with “fire.” But, as referenced in Kia’s latest recall, the carmaker has its own term to describe the incident you never want to happen to your vehicle — “thermal event.”
November 28, 2016 Auto Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Faulty Sliding Doors Prompt Recall Of 744K Toyota Sienna Minivans

Unless you have little regard for your personal safety or the safety of those in your vehicle, you generally want the doors on your minivan to remain closed while it’s in operation.
November 23, 2016 Auto Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

DUI-Related Crashes Spike On ’Blackout Wednesday’

As everyone knows, the day after Thanksgiving Day is called “Black Friday.” It is the busiest retail shopping day of the year. But fewer people realize the day before Thanksgiving Day is dubbed “Blackout Wednesday” or “Drinksgiving” in some circles.
November 23, 2016 Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

After Turkey Day, Vehicle Thefts Rise Thanks To Black Friday Shoppers

When you’re making the rounds at the stores this holiday season, make sure your car isn’t on someone’s gift list. Unattended vehicles, especially those loaded with valuables, make attractive targets for thieves.
November 22, 2016 Auto Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Use Extreme Caution Deep-Frying That Turkey!

Fire crews in South Florida are urging those planning to deep fry their turkey this Thanksgiving to be cautious. With Thanksgiving this Thursday, many have deep fried turkey on their holiday menu, and fire rescue officials warned if the turkey is not properly prepared, dipping it into the deep fryer can cause an explosion.
November 22, 2016 Life & Health Property Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Risk Toolbox Launches Free COI-Related Compliance Resource for the Insurance Industry

Risk Toolbox (Parsippany, N.J.) announced at ACORD 2016 in Boca Raton, Fla., that it has published more than 200 pages of certificate-of-insurance (COI) related information on its website in order to provide a compliance resource for carriers, agents and brokers.
November 15, 2016 Technology Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

It’s Not Just Twitter’s Problem: What Insurers Need To Know About DDoS Attacks

The events of Oct. 21, 2016 have sobering implications for the future of insurance IoT, but that shouldn’t dissuade insurers from preparing to exploit the opportunity.
November 15, 2016 Technology Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Arizona Fourplex Gutted By Explosion, Fire

Ten people were hurt when a fire tore through a small apartment complex in Payson. Fire Chief David Staub says the fourplex is a total loss after an explosion ignited the blaze Saturday evening.
November 8, 2016 Property Arizona

Pilot Survives Plane Crash Into Phoenix Home

Federal investigators are at the scene of a plane crash in a suburban Phoenix neighborhood. Gilbert Fire Department spokesman Gary Hildebrandt says firefighters were assisting National Transportation Safety Board personnel Sunday, the morning after a plane carrying several skydivers crashed into a Gilbert home.
September 20, 2016 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Property Arizona

$3M In Jewels Stolen From Drake’s Tour Bus: Phoenix Police

About $3 million worth of jewelry was taken from a tour bus belonging to rapper Drake and his official DJ, Future the Prince, police said. Police Sgt. Vince Lewis says the theft occurred Tuesday night at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in downtown Phoenix, where the men were performing.
September 9, 2016 Excess & Surplus Lines Arizona

Flash Flood Watches Issued Ahead Of Newton For Southwestern U.S.

Tropical Storm Newton made landfall again early Wednesday morning in mainland Mexico on its path toward the United States, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The storm could bring potentially dangerous rains to parts of the country.
September 7, 2016 Property Arizona New Mexico Texas

Family Of Gun Instructor Killed By Girl Sues Shooting Range

The family of an Arizona shooting range instructor who was accidentally killed by a 9-year-old girl with an Uzi has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the business.
August 25, 2016 Liability Arizona

Found On Road Dead? Ford Recalls 88K Cars For Stalling Issue

There are few things worse than having your relatively new car stall on you without warning. That’s why Ford is recalling nearly 90,000 vehicles with a defect that could leave your car dead — and unable to restart — in the middle of the road.
August 24, 2016 Excess & Surplus Lines Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

The Southwest Is Under Flood Watch As Tropical Storm Javier Dissipates

The Southwest will see another round of storms on Wednesday as rains associated with former Tropical Storm Javier in Mexico head north. Heavy rain is expected for a second day in Tucson.
August 10, 2016 Auto Arizona Colorado New Mexico Utah
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