Distracted Driving In A Type A World
It is no secret that, when it comes to driving, I am a Type A personality. I know this will be difficult to believe, but behind the wheel I am not the normal, serene, easy going, puppy hugging, Kumbaya singing, Zen inducing peacenik you have come to know and love.
July 3, 2019
Auto
Liability
Workers' Compensation
Nearly $1M Worth Of High-End Cars Stolen From Tennessee Dealerships
A total of 12 vehicles were stolen from dealerships in Franklin and Fayetteville, Tennessee, over the weekend.
July 2, 2019
Auto
Excess & Surplus Lines
Tennessee
The 4th Of July Claims Underwriters Fear Most
From fireworks to boating accidents, July 4th brings out some hefty summertime claims. Every year we gather round for fireworks and fun, but did you know the 4th of July is considered one of the most dangerous holidays in the United States?
July 2, 2019
Auto
Education & Training
Liability
Life & Health
Property
Severe Storms Across Long Island And Connecticut Leave 2 Dead Amid Damage, Outages
Fast-moving severe storms swept across the tri-state area Sunday, hitting parts of Long Island and Connecticut the hardest. On top of toppled tress and power outages for thousands, the storms are potentially responsible for two deaths and a handful of injuries, officials said.
July 2, 2019
Auto
Property
Connecticut
New York
Tennessees Hands-Free Driving Law Goes Into Effect Today
A new law that prohibits drivers from holding their phones in Tennessee goes into effect today. The driving with cell phones ban is just one of many new laws that went into effect July 1 . However, hands-free or Bluetooth calls are still allowed.
July 2, 2019
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Tennessee
Freak Summer Hailstorm Buries Guadalajara, Mexico, In Up To 5 Feet Of Ice
What the hail? One of Mexicos most populous cities got hit with a freak summer hailstorm on Sunday, burying dozens of cars and damaging hundreds of homes.
July 1, 2019
Auto
Property
Honda To Recall 1.6M Vehicles, Finish Takata Recalls Early
Honda is recalling 1.6 million vehicles in the U.S. to replace potentially deadly Takata air bag inflators, completing its required recalls six months ahead of schedule, the automaker said Friday.
June 28, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
Overnight Deluge Leads To Flash Flooding In Southern Minnesota
Heavy rainfall overnight in southeastern Minnesota, where up to 8 inches of rain drenched some areas, has caused extensive flooding, leading to numerous road closures.
June 28, 2019
Auto
Minnesota
Proposed Class Action Affects Millions Of Hyundai And Kia Vehicles
A Hyundai and Kia fire lawsuit alleges recalls ordered to repair Theta II engine problems didnt do enough to protect millions of customers from the risk of finding their vehicles in flames.
June 26, 2019
Auto
Litigation
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Car Insurance Premiums Could Rise As A Result Of Legalized Marijuana In Illinois
Vehicle insurance claims in the Land of Lincoln could rise as the result of legalizing marijuana if Illinois follows a trend experienced in other states that allow the sale of recreational pot.
June 25, 2019
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Memorial Day Tornadoes In Ohio: Insured Losses Exceed $500M
Insured losses from the Memorial Day tornadoes have passed an estimated $550 million, and the tally is still underway to determine how many tornado-damaged properties were uninsured.
June 25, 2019
Auto
Catastrophe
Property
Ohio
7 Members Of Marine Motorcycle Club Killed In New Hampshire Crash
Scotty Swann is at a loss for words -- still in shock over what happened to his fellow Marines on Friday night on Route 2 in Randolph.
June 24, 2019
Auto
Liability
Subrogation
New Hampshire
Dallas Police Raid Chop Shop, Find 3 Dozen Stolen And Stripped GM Vehicles
Dallas Police officers seized remnants of 36 stolen General Motors vehicles after a raid on what the department calls the biggest chop shop uncovered in a decade. It took 20 wreckers to remove all of the vehicle frames and parts that were found on property behind a barber shop in the 400 block of East Saner in West Dallas.
June 21, 2019
Auto
Texas
EF-1 Tornado Confirmed As Cause Of Extensive Damage In Ball, Louisiana
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado is what caused extensive damage in the Town of Ball area early Thursday morning. According to the NWS Public Information Statement released at 8:05 p.m. Thursday, the tornado, which hit at 3:14 a.m., had winds of 105 miles per hour, was 100 yards wide and sustained a path of one mile.
June 21, 2019
Auto
Property
Louisiana
The Red Light Traffic Camera Controversy
There is an ongoing and heated national debate over the growing practice of law enforcement using red light traffic cameras. More than 500 cities and other municipalities across the country have installed some form of red light camera systems to capture evidence of accidents and red light violations.
June 21, 2019
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation



