
2.9M Ford Vehicles Recalled For Rollaway Concerns
Ford is recalling 2.9 million U.S. vehicles over concerns they could roll away after drivers move the gear shift into the park position.
June 15, 2022
Auto
Subrogation

A New Utah Court Of Appeals Decision
A new Utah Court of Appeals decision recently came out that insurers may find helpful. The case involved an insurer, Truck Insurance Exchange (TIE), who declined to pay a UIM coverage claim after it was determined that the Plaintiff/Insured may have been at least 50% at fault for the accident.
June 13, 2022
Auto
Litigation
Utah

Motorcycle Crashes See Double-Digit Increases, Including Fatalities
Motorcycle crashes are on their way up, including those leading to rider fatalities, placing them in far greater danger than any other vehicle operators on the road.
June 10, 2022
Auto

Risky Business: Vehicle Brands Most Correlated With Speeding Tickets
In 2022, American drivers who prefer certain auto brands are more likely to get pulled over for speed. While everyone has their own unique taste and style, American drivers who get behind the wheel of certain models this year are more likely to get speeding tickets than other auto brands.
June 9, 2022
Auto

Unlicensed Company Pays $350K Fine After Adjusting Thousands Of Claims In Texas
A California company has entered into a consent order with the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) after adjusting thousands of property and casualty insurance claims on Texas risks without a required state license.
June 8, 2022
Auto
Liability
Property
Texas

Auto Insurer To Pay $5.2M To Woman Who Contracted STD In Vehicle
The Missouri Court of Appeals has affirmed that an insurance company must pay a $5.2 million settlement granted to a Jackson County woman who claimed she unwittingly caught a sexually transmitted disease from her former romantic partner in his car.
June 8, 2022
Auto
Weird
Missouri

Storm Floods South Florida, Many Vehicles Submerged
The first tropical threat of the hurricane season in Florida drenched the southern part of the state, leaving behind flooded streets, motorists calling for help from stranded cars and even a sewage overflow.
June 6, 2022
Auto
Property
Florida

Memorial Day Weekend Was The Start Of The ’100 Deadliest Days’
Memorial Day Weekend was a busy one for Connecticut State Police. Troopers responded to almost 6,500 calls for service, including 359 car crashes, several of which were fatal. "One of the most fatal car weekends this state has ever suffered," said Gov. Ned Lamont.
June 3, 2022
Auto
Connecticut

Tornado Shreds At Least 75 Homes In Small Minnesota Town
A tornado tore through the small west-central Minnesota town of Forada on Monday, leaving a trail of damaged homes and downed trees.
May 31, 2022
Auto
Property
Minnesota

Millions In Damages From Gaylord Tornado, And Insurers Expect Repair Delays
The tornado that ripped through Gaylord last week is expected to cost millions to repair -- and, insurance companies warn, some survivors will be lucky to be able to make them in the next few months.
May 26, 2022
Auto
Property
Michigan

More Drivers Choosing Telematics-Driven Policies To Save Money
The percentage of consumers opting in to telematics-driven auto insurance has risen by a third over the past four months, as drivers look for ways to avoid rate increases and the effects of inflation, according to a TransUnion survey released today.
May 26, 2022
Auto

First Cat Of The Year Predicted After Powerful Derecho
A series of powerful thunderstorms that affected Ontario and parts of Quebec this weekend is already being billed by the industry as the first major Cat of 2022. And while industry experts anticipate a large number of insured damages, one predicts the storm may result in a lot of ‘hidden damage.’
May 25, 2022
Auto
Catastrophe
Property
Hyundai Issues Recall Over Seatbelts Capable Of Injuring Drivers
Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the United States because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure the people inside of the cars, according to authorities.
May 25, 2022
Auto
Subrogation

Minnesota Auto Shops Swamped With Hail Damage Repairs
Thousands of Minnesotans spent Friday talking with insurance agents. Thursday’s hailstorm caused major damage to homes, cars, and boats. But getting the repairs done at the auto shop may take longer than people would hope. The hail only lasted a few minutes but left lasting damage.
May 23, 2022
Auto
Property
Minnesota

Ford Recalls Expedition And Lincoln Navigator Over Fire Risk
Ford is recalling 39,013 model-year 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs due to a risk of fire, the manufacturer announced Thursday. The cause hasn’t been determined yet, but the automaker says 16 fires have been reported among affected vehicles so far -- the majority of which occurred while the full-size SUVs were parked with the engine off.
May 20, 2022
Auto
Subrogation



