Lava From Kilauea Collapse Explosion Destroys Hawaii Structures
A “collapse explosion” at the summit of Hawaiis Kilauea volcano on Wednesday sent a surge of lava that destroyed structures in an evacuated housing development, geologists and civil defense authorities said.
July 19, 2018
Property
Hawaii
Lava Bomb Lands On Hawaiian Tour Boat, Nearly Two Dozen Hurt
At least 23 people were injured Monday morning after a lava explosion sent rocks and other debris flying into the air onto a tour boat in waters off the coast of Kapoho, according to Hawaii County officials.
July 17, 2018
Excess & Surplus Lines
Liability
Marine
Hawaii
Another State Bans Hand-Held Devices While Driving
Georgia has joined fifteen other states which have outlawed the use of hand-held cellphones and mobile devices while driving. A new law signed by Governor Nathan Deal makes watching movies, shooting video, and even the mere “holding” of hand-held devices while in the vehicleeven while stoppedillegal.
July 16, 2018
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Subrogation
California
Connecticut
Georgia
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Illinois
Rivers Of Lava Destroy 600 Homes On Hawaiis Big Island: Mayor
Approximately 600 homes have been swallowed by lava flows from Kilauea Volcano on Hawaiis Big Island since early last month, marking its most destructive eruption in modern times, Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim said on Thursday.
June 8, 2018
Property
Hawaii
Hundreds Of Homes Destroyed, Beloved Bay Filled With Lava Overnight
A slow-moving flood of lava destroyed hundreds of homes in the southeast area of Big Island, turning what had been a scenic bay dotted with beach homes, lush greens and turquoise waters, into a dark slab of steam and lava.
June 6, 2018
Property
Hawaii
Dozens More Hawaiian Homes Burn As Lava Flows To The Sea
Active eruptions claimed dozens more homes over the weekend as a "robust channel" cut its way through Kapoho before reaching the sea.
June 5, 2018
Property
Hawaii
More Properties Endangered As Hawaii Lava Flow Approaches Escape Route
Molten rock from several lava-spewing fissures opened by Kilauea Volcano crept toward clusters of homes and vacation rentals on the eastern tip of Hawaiis Big Island on Wednesday, as authorities ushered residents from the area as a precaution.
May 31, 2018
Property
Hawaii
Hawaii Street Swallowed By Lava Tide As Many More Homes Burn
A tide of molten rock turned a Hawaii street into a volcanic wasteland on Friday as the number of homes destroyed by the erupting Kilauea volcano soared and authorities told residents to flee a surge of lava heading towards them.
May 29, 2018
Property
Hawaii
NTSB Advocates For Seat Belts On School Buses In Wake Of Fatal Wrecks
For the first time, the National Transportation Safety Board is recommending all new school buses be equipped with lap and shoulder seat belts, after the agency released findings from a special investigation report prompted by two deadly 2016 crashes.
May 24, 2018
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Legislation & Regulation
Alabama
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Insurances Flawed Business Model
At its core, the industry is plagued by an inherent conflict of interest. Our customers dont have an industry expert advocating solely on their behalf; the experts have financial incentives coming from the insurance industry.
May 24, 2018
Risk Management
Alabama
Alaska
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California
Animal-Related Insurance Claims Top 1.7M In Four Years
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released a study on the number of animal-related insurance losses for the years 20142017. The data is gleaned from insurance claims for losses that occurred in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
May 23, 2018
Auto
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Lava Creeps Onto Geothermal Plant Site On Hawaiis Big Island
Molten lava from the erupting Kilauea Volcano on Hawaiis Big Island crept onto a geothermal power plant site on Monday, as workers rushed to shut down the facility to prevent the uncontrollable release of toxic gases.
May 22, 2018
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Property
Hawaii
Summit Of Hawaiis Kilauea Volcano Erupts, Launching Plume Of Ash And Smoke
An eruption from the Kilauea volcanos summit shot ash and smoke into the air early Thursday on Hawaiis Big Island, and the resulting plume is expected to cover the surrounding area, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
May 17, 2018
Property
Hawaii
Hawaii Lava Damage Will Be Covered, Says Commissioner Gordon Ito
The Hawaii lava damage caused by Kilaueas eruption will be covered by homeowners insurance policies, said Hawaiian Insurance Commissioner, Gordon Ito. Ito made it clear that homes damaged or destroyed by the lava flow into a Big Island neighborhood will be covered.
May 16, 2018
Property
Hawaii
Huge Fissures Open On Hawaiian Volcano, Some Defy Evacuation Order
Two new fissures opened on Hawaiis Kilauea volcano, hurling bursts of rock and magma with an ear-piercing screech on Sunday, threatening nearby homes and prompting authorities to order new evacuations.
May 14, 2018
Property
Hawaii



