Drone Risks Causing Sky-High Headaches For Insurers

A recreational drone pilot has been fined US$20,000 after he lost control of his drone while flying it illegally near McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. In June of 2018, pilot Rueben Burciaga lost control of his DJI Phantom 3 drone while operating it in Class B airspace — a no-go zone surrounding the nation’s busiest airports.
January 2, 2020 Liability

NHTSA Investigating Fatal California Tesla Crash

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating the crash of a speeding Tesla that killed two people in a Los Angeles suburb, the agency announced Tuesday.
January 2, 2020 Auto Liability California

Wind Turbine In New York City Crashes Onto Car

A recently installed wind turbine came crashing down in a New York City neighborhood, causing a chain reaction on Monday. As the turbine in the Bronx partially collapsed, it smashed into an adjacent three-sided illuminated billboard, causing that also to break apart and come tumbling down to the street and cars below.
December 31, 2019 Liability Subrogation New York

U.S. Aviation Regulator Proposes Tracking Most Drones

The top U.S. aviation regulator on Thursday proposed a rule that would allow for remote tracking of most drones in U.S airspace.The Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, said the proposed rule would require all drones operating in the United States to be compliant within three years.
December 30, 2019 Legislation & Regulation Liability

Officials Struggle To Determine Cause Of Fatal Louisiana Plane Crash

Determining the cause of the plane crash in Louisiana on Saturday that killed five people will likely be a difficult and slow process, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
December 30, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Subrogation Louisiana

Idaho Joins Minority Of States Recognizing Third-Party Independent Tort Of Spoliation

“Spoliation” of evidence occurs when someone with an obligation to preserve evidence with regard to a legal claim neglects to do so or intentionally fails to do so. Such a failure to preserve evidence can take place by destruction of the evidence, damage to the evidence, or loss the evidence.
December 23, 2019 Education & Training Liability Litigation

Florida PIP Subrogation And The Mysterious “Commercial Vehicle” Exception

Let’s just say it. Florida PIP subrogation is a pain in the butt. The state was almost out of the weeds in 2007 when its no-fault laws automatically sunsetted; but the legislature passed a new no-fault law which took effect in 2008.
December 23, 2019 Liability Subrogation Florida

43 Injured In Pileups On Pennsylvania Interstate Under Whiteout Conditions

One person was killed and 43 others injured in crashes on Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania that were attributed to snow squalls that created whiteouts and made the highway slick.
December 20, 2019 Auto Liability Pennsylvania

Uber Acknowledges 6,000 Sexual Assault Complaints In Two Years

Uber released its first U.S. Safety Report on December 5, breaking down the type and frequency of reported safety incidents and unveiling its plans to reduce them. The results underscore the dangerous effects of growing too big, too fast and reveal a company attempting to right documented wrongs.
December 18, 2019 Liability

Falling Piece Of Building Facade Kills Woman In Manhattan

As New York City’s Department of Buildings continues its investigation into the death of a woman who was struck and killed by falling debris near Times Square, scaffolding has been erected to prevent anymore tragedies.
December 18, 2019 Liability New York

Talent Competition To Figure Strongly In Insurance Next Year

"Winning the war for talent" is a shared objective for both life and non-life insurers next year, according to EY’s 2020 Insurance Outlook.
December 17, 2019 Education & Training Liability Life & Health Property

Missouri Highway Patrol Responds To 189 Crashes During Winter Storm

Sunday’s winter snow storm in the area caused several accidents and closures on interstates on both sides of the river. At 5:30 a.m. Monday, the Missouri Highway Patrol (MSHP) Troop C, which patrols the St. Louis Metro and surrounding areas, said they responded to 489 calls for service, 124 stranded motorists and 189 separate crashes on Sunday.
December 16, 2019 Auto Liability Missouri

California Utility Scrambles To Renegotiate Wildfire Settlement Rejected By Governor

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s opposition to Pacific Gas & Electric’s restructuring plan just a week after it struck a $13.5 billion settlement with fire victims is forcing the nation’s largest utility to go back to the negotiating table and come up with a solution fairly quickly.
December 16, 2019 Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Property California

50-Vehicle Pileup On Snowy Iowa Interstate Caught On Video

One person was seriously injured Monday in a 50-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in Iowa. The crash led to blocked highway lanes for several hours Monday, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation.
December 12, 2019 Auto Liability Iowa

The Power Of Advanced Reporting & Analytics: Highlighting Actionable Insights In The Claims Process

Analytics has been a hot topic for a few years now, and for good reason. More than half of analytics leaders reported a correlation between their organization’s analytics initiatives and seeing a “significant improvement” in their competitive standing.
December 10, 2019 Liability Workers' Compensation
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