Tornadoes, Hail And Flash Flooding Spread Damage Across Central US
Several rounds of severe storms charged through the central United States, sparking tornadoes, hail, and flooding Tuesday. The severe weather is expected to continue into May, which is the most active month for severe storms across the region.
May 2, 2019
Property
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Mazda Recalls Nearly 190,000 Cars Due To Failing Wipers
Mazda is recalling nearly 190,000 Mazda 3 compact cars in the U.S. because the windshield wipers can fail. The company says in documents posted Saturday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the recall covers cars from the 2016 through 2018 model years.
April 16, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Intense Fertilizer Tanker Explosion In South Arkansas Creates Blast Wave, Kills Driver
One person was killed when a fertilizer truck exploded in southern Arkansas Wednesday morning, causing a boom that was heard for miles and prompting an evacuation of the surrounding area, authorities said.
March 27, 2019
Excess & Surplus Lines
Subrogation
Workers' Compensation
Arkansas
Nebraska
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
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
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
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
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
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
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
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
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
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
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
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
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
“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
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
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
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Recalls Issued For Nearly 15,000 Freightliner, Western Star, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Autocar Trucks
Nearly 15,000 trucks manufactured by Paccar, Daimler and Autocar are being recalled for various defects, according to recent documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
February 12, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
1 Child Dead, 45 People Injured In Arkansas Charter Bus Rollover
A charter bus carrying a youth football team from Tennessee crashed early Monday in central Arkansas, killing one child and injuring at least 45 other people, authorities said.
December 3, 2018
Excess & Surplus Lines
Liability
Arkansas
Tennessee



