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Tackling the Rising Threat of Snow Melt Flooding

With snow melt floods posing a growing threat in the U.S., insurance experts highlight the importance of adequate coverage and mitigation strategies.
April 3, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Arkansas California Illinois Iowa Kentucky

Massive Storm System Unleashes Severe Weather Across the US, Causing Damage and Outages

A significant storm system brings widespread damage, power outages, and severe weather threats to millions across the central and eastern United States.
April 2, 2024 Catastrophe Property Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Missouri

Experts Unveil a Blueprint to Combat Smartphone-Induced Distracted Driving

A groundbreaking report by GHSA and CMT offers strategies to tackle distracted driving, revealing the effectiveness of hands-free laws and tech-driven safety programs.
March 29, 2024 Auto Legislation & Regulation Technology Alabama Michigan Missouri Ohio

Record-Breaking Hail Events Mark the Start of 2024’s Severe Storm Season

Over 660,000 properties were hit by significant hail during early March, surpassing 2023 records and signaling a potentially challenging year for insurers.
March 20, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Arkansas Illinois Kansas Missouri Oklahoma

Illinois Man Admits to Arson Scheme for Insurance Fraud

Rufis Jefferson pleads guilty to multiple felonies in a calculated arson-for-hire scheme, aiming to defraud insurance companies through deliberately set fires.
January 23, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Property Illinois Missouri

Pennsylvania Water Authority Targeted in International Cyberattack Linked to Iranian Hackers

The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa in Pennsylvania faces a cyberattack, highlighting the vulnerability of small water utilities to international cybersecurity threats.
January 4, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Technology Arkansas California Indiana Iowa Missouri

Genesis Reference Laboratories Settles for Over $1 Million in False Claims Act Case Involving Kickbacks

Orlando-based Genesis Reference Laboratories agrees to a significant settlement to resolve allegations of illegal kickbacks, highlighting ongoing healthcare fraud issues.
December 4, 2023 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Florida Missouri New Jersey Texas

Disparity in State Laws on Distracted Driving Reveals Gaps in Road Safety Measures

The study by WhistleOut sheds light on the inconsistent distracted driving laws across the US, underscoring a call for more uniform regulations to enhance road safety.
October 23, 2023 Auto Legislation & Regulation Missouri Montana

The Midwest: Potential Hotspot for Deadly ‘Moist Heat Stress’

Large parts of the world, including China and the Midwest US, are on track to become too hot for humans to handle as accelerating global temperatures expose billions to heat and humidity so extreme their bodies will no longer be able to cope, according to a new study.
October 12, 2023 Catastrophe Education & Training Risk Management Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Missouri

Parents Awarded $745M in Lawsuit Over Nitrous Oxide Tragedy

A St. Louis County jury has reached a staggering $745 million verdict in favor of the parents of Marissa Politte, a 25-year-old woman tragically killed in a sidewalk accident outside a Ballwin urgent care facility.
September 12, 2023 Liability Litigation Missouri

Missouri Jury Awards $27.4 Million in 2018 Birmingham Apartment Fire Case

A Missouri jury awarded $27.4 million in a trial last week stemming from a 2018 Birmingham apartment fire. The jury found in favor of Maxus Metropolitan, which managed the Metropolitan Apartments in Birmingham.
August 14, 2023 Litigation Property Missouri

Missouri Becomes 49th State to Prohibit Texting While Driving

Missouri Governor Mike Parson took a significant step in enhancing road safety last week by signing a bill that officially makes Missouri the 49th state to prohibit texting while driving.
July 11, 2023 Auto Legislation & Regulation Missouri

Man Pleads Guilty in $1.1M Accident Injury Conspiracy Plus COVID-19 Loan Scam

A Kansas City, MO, man who formerly lived in Columbia, MO, pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a $1.1 million insurance fraud conspiracy that involved false claims of injuries suffered in car accidents, as well as to his role in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief benefits.
June 23, 2023 Auto Fraud Liability Missouri

Honda Recalls 563K+ CR-Vs In Cold-Weather States Over Salt-Related Corrosion

Honda is recalling 563,711 older-model CR-Vs in 22 cold-weather states and Washington, D.C., because an accumulation of road salt can cause the vehicle’s rear trailing arm to corrode and detach, which could lead to a crash.
April 10, 2023 Auto Subrogation Connecticut Delaware District Of Columbia Illinois Iowa

Tornadoes Strike In Missouri And Kentucky

A devastating tornado tore through southeastern Missouri on Wednesday morning, killing at least five people and leaving widespread destruction as authorities warned of more twisters.
April 6, 2023 Property Kentucky Missouri
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