680K+ Cars Involved In Latest Ford Recall
Ford is recalling more than 680,000 cars in two recalls to fix problems with seat belt pretensioners and faulty seatback welds.
December 7, 2016
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The Distracted Driving Problem: Optional Text-Blocking Technology And iPhone Addiction
We’ve all heard it: texting and driving is dangerous. In the United States, more than eight people are killed every day in motor vehicle accidents that involve distracted driving, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
December 6, 2016
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Victims Of Hurricane Matthew Filed Over $162M In Claims To NFIP
Georgia victims of Hurricane Matthew have now received over $6.5 million in payouts from the National Flood Insurance Program. There were a total of 1,054 claims filed with the federal flooding program by the time November came to an end.
December 5, 2016
Property
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Georgia
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Virginia
Firefighters Had Water Issues; $2M Mansion Is A Total Loss
Firefighters believe the blaze that burned down a $2 million Hall County mansion started in the home’s fireplace. Capt. Bobby Ogletree said the cause is still under investigation, but they’ve been able to track the origin to that part of the 10,00 square-foot home.
December 2, 2016
Property
Georgia
Tornado Cleanup Underway In Atlanta
Cleanup efforts are underway after three radar-confirmed tornadoes moved through metro Atlanta Wednesday. The storms left a trail of damage in their paths and in metro Atlanta roadways.
December 2, 2016
Auto
Property
Georgia
Workers’ Comp Study Identifies Best Practices For Claims Success
What makes a claims organization successful? They tend to measure their performance using outcomes-based metrics, employ claim decision support tools such as workflow automation and predictive modeling, and use an “advocacy-based” claims model that puts employees’ needs first.
December 1, 2016
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Another Recall For Dehumidifiers Responsible For $19M In Property Damage
Federal safety regulators are hoping the fourth time is the charm for millions of recalled dehumidifiers that have now been linked to 450 fires and more than $19 million in property damage: Gree Electric Appliances — the manufacturer fined a record $15.45 million over the fiery dehumidifiers earlier this year — has re-announced the recall.
December 1, 2016
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Kia Recalls Nearly 72K Sportages Over “Thermal Events”
Blaze, inferno, and conflagration are all words that can be use interchangeably with “fire.” But, as referenced in Kia’s latest recall, the carmaker has its own term to describe the incident you never want to happen to your vehicle — “thermal event.”
November 28, 2016
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Faulty Sliding Doors Prompt Recall Of 744K Toyota Sienna Minivans
Unless you have little regard for your personal safety or the safety of those in your vehicle, you generally want the doors on your minivan to remain closed while it’s in operation.
November 23, 2016
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DUI-Related Crashes Spike On ’Blackout Wednesday’
As everyone knows, the day after Thanksgiving Day is called “Black Friday.” It is the busiest retail shopping day of the year. But fewer people realize the day before Thanksgiving Day is dubbed “Blackout Wednesday” or “Drinksgiving” in some circles.
November 23, 2016
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After Turkey Day, Vehicle Thefts Rise Thanks To Black Friday Shoppers
When you’re making the rounds at the stores this holiday season, make sure your car isn’t on someone’s gift list. Unattended vehicles, especially those loaded with valuables, make attractive targets for thieves.
November 22, 2016
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Use Extreme Caution Deep-Frying That Turkey!
Fire crews in South Florida are urging those planning to deep fry their turkey this Thanksgiving to be cautious. With Thanksgiving this Thursday, many have deep fried turkey on their holiday menu, and fire rescue officials warned if the turkey is not properly prepared, dipping it into the deep fryer can cause an explosion.
November 22, 2016
Life & Health
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Insurers At The Ready As Wildfires Continue To Blaze
“While many have been lucky so far, it’s important that residents in the impacted areas know insurers are standing by ready to help,” Oyango Snell, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America’s regional manager, said in a statement.
November 18, 2016
Catastrophe
Property
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
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Insurance Scammers Move In On Hurricane Matthew Victims
Shell-shocked, emotionally distraught and displaced from their homes, the victims of Hurricane Matthew have clearly been through more than most of us dare to imagine. However, now their plight is being made all the worse by a series of scam artists bringing a bad name to the insurance industry.
November 15, 2016
Catastrophe
Property
Florida
Georgia
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Risk Toolbox Launches Free COI-Related Compliance Resource for the Insurance Industry
Risk Toolbox (Parsippany, N.J.) announced at ACORD 2016 in Boca Raton, Fla., that it has published more than 200 pages of certificate-of-insurance (COI) related information on its website in order to provide a compliance resource for carriers, agents and brokers.
November 15, 2016
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