Several Companies Recall Products Made With Contaminated Milk Powder

The Food and Drug Administration announced a series of related recalls of products, including waffle mix, kettle chips and macaroni and cheese, because of possible salmonella contamination.
December 14, 2016 Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Regulators Propose Requiring Communication Between Vehicles To Reduce Crashes

The U.S. Transportation Department on Tuesday proposed requiring all new cars and trucks to be able to "talk" to one another using short-range wireless technology to potentially avoid tens of thousands of crashes annually.
December 13, 2016 Auto Technology Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Michigan Ski Lodge Has Lots Of Smoke, Water Damage After Fire

A fire at the main lodge at Boyne Highlands, a popular ski resort in northern Michigan, injured 12 people and forced the evacuation of dozens more early Sunday.
December 12, 2016 Property Michigan

2 Fatalities In 40-Vehicle Pileup On Michigan Interstate

Dozens of vehicles, upwards of 40, were involved in an accident on I-96 westbound near Fowlerville Thursday morning. Michigan State Police says there are reports of at least two people dead.
December 9, 2016 Auto Liability Michigan

Hyundai Recalls Minivans; Hoods Can Fly Open While Moving

Hyundai is recalling more than 41,000 older minivans because the hoods can fly open while they’re being driven. The recall covers the Entourage minivan from the 2007 and 2008 model years.
December 8, 2016 Auto Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

National Rankings For Worst Driving Habits

Ever wonder why your car insurance premiums keep going up? It’s possible you live in one of the 10 states with the worst drivers.
December 8, 2016 Auto Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Driving Drowsy Is As Risky As Driving Under The Influence

If you’re planning on waking up early later this month to get a jump on your holiday road trips, make sure you hit the hay equally early the night before.
December 7, 2016 Auto Life & Health Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Predictive Analytics: A Powerful Fraud-Fighting Tool

Technology is a valued ally of insurers in combatting insurance fraud. And for good reason — this crime is growing. These are two findings of the Coalition’s newest study of how insurers use tech to combat billions of dollars in fraud each year.
December 7, 2016 Liability Workers' Compensation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

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 Auto Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

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 Auto Liability Technology Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

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 Workers' Compensation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

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 Property Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

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 Auto Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

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 Auto Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

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 Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

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