Nearly 50 Vehicles Piled Up On Icy Portland Interstate
A massive pile up kept Interstate 5 southbound closed for several hours Friday morning. Portland Police had to close I-5 at the Interstate 84 southbound entrance to prevent more crashes, as about 50 vehicles became involved in a pile up near Capital Highway in the southbound lanes.
February 7, 2017
Auto
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Liability
Oregon
Terrorism Insurance Gaps Demand Rethinking Focus On Property
Terrorism insurance programs need a reset to ensure clients are appropriately covered in light of the continuing shift from attacks on property to attacks on people designed to produce mass casualties, Scott Bolton, the U.K.-based director of business development and network relations for Aon Risk Solutions, suggested Wednesday.
February 3, 2017
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3 Students Injured In School Bus Collision With SUV
Police say at least three students were injured when a school bus and SUV collided in Ohio. Dayton police say two Dayton Dunbar High School students were taken to a hospital from the SUV and at least one student from the school bus was transported.
February 3, 2017
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Ohio
One Dead, Another Injured In Crash Involving Two Tractor-Trailers
One person was killed and another seriously injured in a crash involving two tractor-trailers Wednesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
February 2, 2017
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Florida
Hazmat Crew Responds To Semi Crash Involving Toxic Sodium Cyanide
A hazardous materials spill closed Interstate 40 in both directions at the Interstate 40 and Interstate 55 split in West Memphis.
February 1, 2017
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Arkansas
Insurance For Lady Gagas Halftime Show May Cost Over $100K
On February 5, Lady Gaga will headline the Super Bowl halftime show and will require a substantial event insurance policy for the performance. She intends to perform on top of the NRG Stadium cover dome in Houston.
January 31, 2017
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Texas
British Insurer To Cover Travelers Affected By Trumps Ban
A British travel insurance company called AXA Insurance UK has announced that it will cover costs resulting from President Trumps “unprecedented and unforeseen” executive order.
January 31, 2017
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Mississippi Legislature Tackles Cargo Theft With Two New Bills
The Mississippi legislature is considering two bills that would create a specific offense for cargo theft. House Bill 722, introduced by Representative Steve Massengill (R-District 13), and Senate Bill 2184, introduced by Senator Dennis DeBar, Jr. (R-District 43), recognize the impact that cargo theft has across the entire socio-economic spectrum.
January 27, 2017
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Legislation & Regulation
Mississippi
Seattle Housing Complex Under Construction Destroyed By Fire
Only partial remains of scaffolding and a sliver of an outer wall remained Thursday at the burned-out construction site of a senior apartment complex in Lynnwood. Firefighters responded to the late-night blaze that forced the evacuation of about 150 people from two nearby buildings and injured two firefighters.
January 27, 2017
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Washington
Marijuana Insurance Industry Is Taking Off Like Wildfire
This emerging market is rapidly growing strength throughout the United States with legalized cannabis. The marijuana insurance industry has exploded since certain forms and uses of medicinal cannabis received approval.
January 26, 2017
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Alabama
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California
Rare Dodge Hellcat Charger Stolen From Detroit Dealership
The criminals knew what they were doing. “Its the most expensive car that we sell," said Mark Snethkamp, dealership owner. At $75,000 it was a fun kind of target.
January 26, 2017
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Michigan
FedEx Truck Slammed By Train At Inactive Crossing
Police have released dashboard camera video showing the moment a Utah Transit Authority FrontRunner train crashed into a FedEx truck Saturday morning. According to UTA, a preliminary investigation shows the crossing gates were up and the flashing lights and bells that normally indicate a train is approaching were not active.
January 25, 2017
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Utah
Man Who Survived Bus Crashing Into Home Credits Couch With Saving His Life
A Twin Cities man is reflecting on what was a very close call when he was pushed out of his home by a bus. Randy Schmit had been taking a nap at his house in Columbia Heights Friday evening, when a bus crashed into his home.
January 24, 2017
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Minnesota
Liability Remains In Question For Sewage-Damaged Properties
A church in Denver and a home next door continue to undergo repairs after a sewage backup that occurred the night of Christmas Eve. Four weeks after the basements flooded, the Holly Hills Water and Sanitation board had not addressed reimbursement for damages caused by the flooding.
January 23, 2017
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Colorado
Semi Accident Spills 19 Tons Of Marbles In Indianapolis
Thousands of pounds of marbles spilled onto I-465 Saturday morning after a semi-truck crashed on the interstate. Indiana State Police said the truck driver was not injured and no other vehicles were involved in the crash.
January 23, 2017
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