$2.5 Billion In Claims Estimated From May’s ’Ring Of Fire’

On May 11-16 a series of wind, hail and rain storms struck most states east of the Rocky Mountains. Karen Clark & Co. a catastrophe modeling firm, estimates that the storms will cost insurers $2.5 billion.
June 4, 2019 Auto Property Colorado Connecticut Illinois Indiana Iowa

More Than A Thousand Tons Of P.F. Chang’s Frozen Meals Recalled

Over two million pounds of P.F. Chang’s frozen meals have been recalled due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Saturday.
May 6, 2019 Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Mazda Recalls Nearly 190,000 Cars Due To Failing Wipers

Mazda is recalling nearly 190,000 Mazda 3 compact cars in the U.S. because the windshield wipers can fail. The company says in documents posted Saturday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the recall covers cars from the 2016 through 2018 model years.
April 16, 2019 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Tyson Recalling 34 Tons Of Chicken Strips For Possible Metal Contamination

Tyson Foods Inc is recalling about 69,000 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips that may be contaminated with metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said late on Thursday.
March 22, 2019 Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Cyber-Threat Awareness Requires Training And Vigilance

Employees need training when it comes to recognizing potential cyber threats. They should be on notice that, no matter their position within an organization, they too are responsible for doing their part in maintaining security standards and following proper reporting protocols.
March 21, 2019 Education & Training Risk Management Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Nearly Half Of Americans Don’t Have Home Inventory List In Case Of Disaster — Study

Nearly half of US residents have never made a home inventory list in case of a natural disaster, according to new data from Farmers Insurance.
March 21, 2019 Catastrophe Property Risk Management Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Families Can Sue Gun Maker For Sandy Hook School Massacre: Court

Families of schoolchildren gunned down in the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre can sue Remington Outdoor Co Inc, a Connecticut court ruled on Thursday, in a setback for gun makers long shielded from liability in mass shootings.
March 15, 2019 Liability Litigation Connecticut

Fiat Chrysler To Recall Nearly 900K Vehicles Over Emissions Standards

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will recall about 965,000 gasoline-powered vehicles in the United States and Canada that do not meet emissions standards and will replace their catalytic converters, officials said on Wednesday.
March 14, 2019 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

What is Disability, Really?

It is an issue we struggle with, and a difficult one to solve. Much of the activity in workers’ comp is centered around the concept of disability; what it is and how much it is worth for the individual who has been assigned with that designation.
March 13, 2019 Workers' Compensation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

1.1 Million Honda Vehicles To Be Recalled Over Takata Airbags

Honda on Tuesday announced it would be recalling 1.1 million vehicles in the United States to replace defective airbags.
March 12, 2019 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

“Matching Regulations” Affecting Homeowners’ Insurance Claims

It remains one of the most difficult issues to deal within the world of property insurance. Homeowners’ insurance policies usually contain a provision obligating the carrier to repair or replace an insured’s damaged property with “material of like kind and quality” or with “similar material.”
February 28, 2019 Education & Training Property Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Sunken Luxury Yacht, A Potential Pollution Threat, To Be Salvaged

A 53-foot luxury yacht that sank in a cove just off the Connecticut River in Lyme in late January is scheduled to be raised by a salvage crew next week, which will come as a relief to environmentalists worried about fuel leakage from the vessel.
February 15, 2019 Salvage Connecticut

Fired Dunkin’ Donuts Park Developer Must Pay $39 Million To Insurance Company

Centerplan Construction Co., the fired developer of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, must pay $39 million to Arch Insurance, the company that guaranteed the stadium’s completion after Centerplan was dismissed, under a decision issued by a federal court judge Wednesday.
February 15, 2019 Litigation Connecticut

Ford Recall Of Nearly 1.5M Vehicles Includes F-150s, Mustang And Lincoln Models

Ford has issued three recalls covering more than 1.4 million vehicles in North America.
February 13, 2019 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Recalls Issued For Nearly 15,000 Freightliner, Western Star, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Autocar Trucks

Nearly 15,000 trucks manufactured by Paccar, Daimler and Autocar are being recalled for various defects, according to recent documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
February 12, 2019 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California
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