Is There Such A Thing As Volcano Insurance In Hawaii?

With homes destroyed and lava spraying into a Hawaiian neighborhood, the concern for many homeowners is: Will the damage be covered?
May 7, 2018 Property Hawaii

Kilauea Volcano Erupts In Hawaii, Forcing Evacuations

The eruption of lava from the Kilauea volcano forced residents in two subdivisions on the island of Hawaii to evacuate Thursday.
May 4, 2018 Catastrophe Property Hawaii

Record-Breaking Rainfall Causes Flooding, Mudslides On Kauai

More than 340 people have been rescued flood-ravaged Kauai communities, where raging, debris-laden waters tossed homes from their foundations, forced residents to flee to their rooftops and triggered at least eight separate landslides along Kuhio Highway.
April 17, 2018 Auto Property Hawaii

Hawaiian Condo Tower Mired In Litigation Over Water Damage Claim

A tangled mess of litigation surrounding the construction of what has been dubbed the most sophisticated residence in Hawaii just got bigger.
December 18, 2017 Excess & Surplus Lines Litigation Hawaii

Hawaiian Road Rage Incident Caught On Video

A shocking video has surfaced of an apparent road rage incident that happened this week in the Harano Tunnels of the H-3 Freeway. The driver of a pickup truck involved started recording after his vehicle was hit -- and shared the video with a witness.
November 2, 2017 Auto Liability Hawaii

Head-On Collision Leaves 4 Dead On Maui, Hawaii

Four people died, including a San Mateo man, and several others were injured in a head-on vehicle collision on Maui’s northwest side, authorities said. The collision happened Saturday night when the driver of a pickup truck crossed a painted median and slammed head-on into a Toyota Camry sedan with five people in it, Maui police said.
October 3, 2017 Auto Liability Hawaii

Injuries Sustained In Suicide Attempt Are Compensable: Court

A federal appeals court ruled a man who shot himself due to anguish over injuries suffered on the job is entitled to compensation for the injuries he sustained during his suicide attempt.
August 21, 2017 Workers' Compensation California Hawaii

$100M+ In Fire Damage To Honolulu High-Rise Apartment Building

Honolulu fire officials say the damage from the high-rise fire at the Marco Polo last month has been estimated to exceed $100 million and is considered to be one of the most destructive fires in Honolulu’s recent history.
August 3, 2017 Excess & Surplus Lines Property Hawaii

Fatal Fire In Honolulu High-Rise Apartment Building

At least three people were killed and 12 injured after a fire broke out in a high-rise apartment building in Honolulu, Hawaii. Thick black smoke and flames could be seen coming from the Marco Polo building near Waikiki after the fire started on the 26th floor on Friday afternoon.
July 17, 2017 Excess & Surplus Lines Hawaii

14 Trump Hotels Affected By Company’s Latest Hack Attack

Marking the third such breach in the last two years, Trump Hotels notified guests this week that 14 of its properties have been affected by a hack attack, exposing guests’ full names, emails, addresses, and credit card information, including expiration dates. Here’s what you need to know.
July 12, 2017 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Technology District Of Columbia Hawaii Illinois New York

Roll With It? Hawaii Insurer Pulls Workers’ Comp Coverage From Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Insurance company Hawaii Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company announced it will stop providing workers’ compensation insurance to seven of the eight businesses waiting for licenses to begin selling their product in dispensaries.
July 7, 2017 Workers' Compensation Hawaii

More Travelers Purchasing Insurance Against Terrorism Losses

Leading travel insurance trends aren’t just focused on hurricanes and illness anymore. A considerable number of traveler inquiries are now seeking to make certain that they are protected against losses from terrorism, too.
April 19, 2017 Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Wide-Ranging Impacts If Funding Is Cut To NOAA

On Friday, the meteorology community was riding a major high as stunningly high-definition images came in from the nation’s newest and much-anticipated earth observation satellite. The high came crashing down that evening, though, as the first hints of significant cuts to the budget of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration began to emerge.
March 6, 2017 Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Mercedes Recalls 354K Vehicles Over Fire Risk

If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a million times: You don’t want your vehicle to catch on fire. For that reason, Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 354,000 vehicles.
March 6, 2017 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Study Looks At Impact Of Claims On Car Insurance Rates

An annual state-by-state analysis of auto insurance reveals rates continue to increase after filing just a single claim. According to a fourth annual study by insuranceQuotes, drivers now pay an average of 44 percent more for car insurance after making a single claim of $2,000 or more.
March 6, 2017 Auto Liability Risk Management Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California
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