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
Insurers Expected To Pay $1.5B For Aprils Severe Weather
A catastrophe report has found that the US re/insurance sector is on the hook for more than half of the total economic loss in April resulting from severe convective weather such as thunderstorms and tornados.
May 10, 2018
Auto
Catastrophe
Property
Alabama
Alaska
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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
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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 Mauis 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 Honolulus recent history.
August 3, 2017
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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 Companys 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. Heres what you need to know.
July 12, 2017
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