
Commercial Auto Telematics Hitting a ’Tipping Point’
Telematics is revolutionizing the management of commercial fleets, driving enhanced safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance among North American firms.
October 25, 2023
Auto
Risk Management
Technology

Michigan Legislature Amends No-Fault Auto Insurance, Addressing 2019 Overhaul Issues
Michigan's Legislature moves to rectify the 2019 no-fault auto insurance overhaul's unintended consequences, aiming to balance medical providers' reimbursement rates and insurance cost for drivers.
October 25, 2023
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Michigan

Disparity in State Laws on Distracted Driving Reveals Gaps in Road Safety Measures
The study by WhistleOut sheds light on the inconsistent distracted driving laws across the US, underscoring a call for more uniform regulations to enhance road safety.
October 23, 2023
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Missouri
Montana

West Virginia Leads in Animal-Related Insurance Claims, AAA Reports
The surge in claims corresponds with the fall, the mating season for deer, heightening the chance of vehicular collisions.
October 13, 2023
Auto
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
West Virginia

Judge Rules Plaintiff’s Proximity to Insured Vehicle Excludes Him From Coverage
An insurance company isn't required to cover a man who was severely injured after he was struck by a vehicle in the process of helping an unconscious motorist.
October 13, 2023
Auto
Insurance Industry
Litigation
West Virginia

Wisconsin Car Insurance Rates Rose 38.9% in 2023. What Happened?
Auto insurance rates have gone up across most of the U.S., with the national average premium increasing by 16% from 2022 to 2023. However, Wisconsin drivers saw one of the biggest increases of any state in the country.
October 11, 2023
Auto
Insurance Industry
Wisconsin

Using an Accident Reconstructionist for Rapid Response in Claims Investigations
Often, when a commercial motor vehicle driver reports an accident, the details of the collision are murky, and the severity of the accident is understated.
October 10, 2023
Auto
Education & Training
Technology

Surge in U.S. Auto Insurer Claim Payouts Due to Economic and Social Inflation
The latest Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) research indicates that between 2013 and 2022, economic and social inflation fueled a $96 to $105 billion increase in combined claim payouts for U.S. personal and commercial auto insurer liability.
October 3, 2023
Auto
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Tesla Owners Must Arbitrate False Advertising Claims over Autopilot Feature
A California federal judge has ruled that a group of people who own cars made by Tesla Inc TSLA.O must pursue claims that the company misled the public about its autopilot features in individual arbitration rather than court.
October 3, 2023
Auto
Litigation
Technology
California

Safety Lesson: Cigarette Sparks Car and Home Fire
A woman hopping inside a Dodge Charger for a cigarette sparked an explosion that destroyed the car, burned down a significant portion of her home and left her with third-degree burns.
September 28, 2023
Auto
Property
Weird
North Carolina

Owners Advised to Park Outside in 3.3M Hyundai and Kia Recall
Hyundai and Kia are initiating a recall of more than 3.3 million vehicles due to a potential fire hazard in the engine compartments. Owners are advised to park their vehicles away from structures until they can have them repaired at a dealership for free.
September 28, 2023
Auto
Subrogation

Minivan Safety Ratings Highlight Second-Row Issues
In a recent report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), minivans, a popular choice among parents for family transportation, are facing criticism for their second-row seating safety ratings.
September 25, 2023
Auto

Fifth Circuit Holds No Uninsured Motorist Coverage for Lyft Driver Following Crash
In Neptune v. Indian Harbor Insurance Co., the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently addressed whether uninsured motorist (UM) coverage applied in an accident where there was no evidence of a 'hit' from the uninsured vehicle.
September 20, 2023
Auto
Texas

Insured Damages From Summer Storms in Alberta Estimated at $300M
Severe storms in Alberta and the Prairies this summer resulted in more than $300 million in insured losses, according to initial estimates from the Insurance Bureau of Canada.
September 19, 2023
Auto
Property

The Costly Choice: Americans Struggle with Auto Insurance Premiums
Auto insurance is essential for financial security while driving, but soaring premiums have American drivers facing a tough choice.
September 19, 2023
Auto




