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Claims Management: The Benefits Of Telematics Beyond Underwriting

Telematics, which records data on vehicle behavior, is used now mainly for underwriting, but the technology can also provide a treasure trove of information for claims adjusters, one vendor suggests.
June 13, 2018 Auto Technology

El Paso County, Colorado Hammered By Worst Overnight Hail Storm In Twenty Years

Several homeowners in southern Colorado woke up Wednesday to extensive hail damage. Based on statistics from the National Weather Service (NWS), it was the strongest overnight hail storm in El Paso County in more than 20 years.
June 13, 2018 Auto Property Colorado

Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Explorer Fail IIHS Front Crash Test

Two of America’s most popular SUVs performed badly in a crash test designed to show how well front-seat passengers are protected in a violent collision.
June 13, 2018 Auto Liability

Truck Crash Into Starbucks Patrons Injures 5, Kills One

Police believe a medical issue caused the driver of a truck to jump a curb Friday and crash into patrons outside a Starbucks in Millcreek, killing a woman and injuring several others.
June 13, 2018 Auto Liability Utah

U.S. Insurers Face Roughly $2 Billion In Losses From Severe Weather Events In May

Aon has launched the latest edition of its monthly Global Catastrophe Report for the month of May, which found that the US suffered considerable disaster-related losses despite a “quieter” start to the tornado season.
June 12, 2018 Auto Property Colorado District Of Columbia Illinois Iowa Kansas

Drunk Garbage Truck Driver Plows Into 9 Cars In Brooklyn

A drunk garbage truck driver in Brooklyn, New York, left an unbelievable trail of destruction in his wake Saturday morning, according to police.
June 11, 2018 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Subrogation New York

Samsung Phone Bursts Into Flames, Destroying Car

A Michigan woman claims thought she was going to die when her cell phone sparked a blaze that destroyed her car. The woman, who choose not to be identified, said she was driving her car when one of two cell phones sitting in her cup holder caught fire.
June 11, 2018 Auto Subrogation Michigan

North Texas Arson Investigators Forecasting Increase In Car Fraud Fires

Severe storms and crowded freeways are just two of the reasons North Texans pay an average of nearly $1,900 a year in annual auto insurance premiums. That’s $400 more than the national average.
June 11, 2018 Auto Fraud Texas

Heavy Rains Cause Dangerous Flooding Across Oklahoma

Heavy, quick rains have caused dangerous flooding across Oklahoma early Thursday. More than four inches of rain hit Oklahoma City in a hour to 90 minutes span, forcing multiple road closures and water rescues.
June 8, 2018 Auto Oklahoma

The Auto Insurance Triple Threat

Property and casualty claims involve a delicate balance between pace and precision. If you move too quickly, then you may miss critical information. If you dive too deep, then you may wind up compromising customer experience and personal productivity, with no real benefit to anyone.
June 7, 2018 Auto Fraud Risk Management Technology

U.S. Motorcycle Thefts Decreased In 2017

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released its annual report on motorcycle thefts in the United States for 2017.
June 6, 2018 Auto Arizona California Florida Georgia Indiana

Report Finds More People Driving Under The Influence Of Drugs

More people are driving under the influence of drugs, according to a recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association.
June 6, 2018 Auto Liability

Tornado Tears Through Homes In Campbell County, Wyoming

Campbell County officials are still assessing the extent of the damage done Friday afternoon when a tornado ripped through the Oriva Hills and Wrangler Estates subdivisions northwest of Gillette.
June 4, 2018 Auto Property Wyoming

Fatigue, Sleepiness Major Safety Risks In Ridesharing Industry

Fatigue and sleepiness are inherent safety risks for ridesharing drivers and their passengers, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine declares in a recent position statement.
June 1, 2018 Auto Liability

Claims Costs In Auto Lines Trending Upward In Canada

Federally regulated Canadian property and casualty insurers have paid out $535 million more in auto claims during the first quarter of 2018 than they did during the same period last year, according to financial results posted by Canada’s solvency regulator.
May 31, 2018 Auto
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