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Consumers Want Safeguards With Partial Automation

Consumers Want Safeguards With Partial Automation

Drivers prefer partial automation that comes with appropriate safeguards, a new survey conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. ‘Automakers often assume that drivers want as much technology as they can get in their vehicles,’ says Alexandra Mueller, the survey’s primary designer.
June 23, 2022 Auto

NHTSA: Partially Automated Vehicles Involved In Almost 400 Crashes

NHTSA: Partially Automated Vehicles Involved In Almost 400 Crashes

Automakers reported nearly 400 crashes over a 10-month period involving vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, including 273 with Teslas, according to statistics released Wednesday by U.S. safety regulators.
June 17, 2022 Auto Technology

Elon Musk Slams "Crazy" GEICO STD Claim

Elon Musk Slams "Crazy" GEICO STD Claim

World’s richest man Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has slammed a recent insurance claim by a Missouri woman who contracted a sexually transmitted disease in a car against GEICO as ‘crazy’ and called for legal action against law firms that pursue ‘insane’ cases.
June 16, 2022 Auto Litigation Missouri

2.9M Ford Vehicles Recalled For Rollaway Concerns

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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
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