Ford Recalls F-150 For Instrument Cluster, Focus For Chassis Integrity Issues

Ford just issued two new recalls, covering two wildly different vehicle segments. In fact, these two recalls exist on opposite ends of a number of spectrums.
January 27, 2017 Auto Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Marijuana Insurance Industry Is Taking Off Like Wildfire

This emerging market is rapidly growing strength throughout the United States with legalized cannabis. The marijuana insurance industry has exploded since certain forms and uses of medicinal cannabis received approval.
January 26, 2017 Excess & Surplus Lines Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

When Cars Fight Back Against Thieves

Every 45 seconds, a car is stolen in the U.S., for a total value of $4.9 billion in stolen vehicles during 2015. And as vehicles have become more sophisticated, they’ve often inadvertently been left exposed to car theft in new ways.
January 18, 2017 Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

U.S. Roads Keep Getting More Dangerous

New government estimates project that for the second straight year, the United States will see the largest leap in motor vehicle fatalities in 50 years. In the first nine months of 2016, the Department of Transportation estimates that 27,875 people died in motor vehicle crashes.
January 18, 2017 Auto Liability Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

NICB Warns Against Warming Up Unoccupied, Unlocked Vehicles

As frigid temperatures and wintry blasts have hit a large section of the nation, drivers are increasingly “puffing”—warming up their parked vehicles before heading out on the road. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) warns that leaving an unlocked car running with the keys or fob inside can lead to two unwanted scenarios.
January 17, 2017 Auto Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

The Smiling Face Of Insurtech

They have one-word names, their advertising campaigns throw around lofty concepts like optimism and their signature is digital reliance. The new face of insurance in North America wears a big smile and talks to customers using artificially intelligent chat bots.
January 17, 2017 Technology Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

80K Rock Salt Lamps Sold By Michaels Recalled

Thousands of rock salt lamps sold at Michaels are under recall due to shock and fire hazards. The recall involves about 80,000 rock salt lamps sold under the Lumiere brand.
January 12, 2017 Liability Life & Health Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Fire Damage To Import Auto Shop Estimated At $750K

Fire crews battled flames and subzero temperatures at a Billings car dealer and repair shop Tuesday morning. At about 2:35 a.m. the Billings Fire Department responded to JR’s Repair and Import Sales on the 2100 block of Lampman Drive. The business was already engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.
January 10, 2017 Excess & Surplus Lines Montana

Montana Legislator Challenges Insurer Cancellations Over Zero Dollar Claims

After the damaging May 18, 2014, hailstorm pummeled roofs all over Billings, insurance companies refused to renew about 3,000 homeowners’ policies. The reason given? They had filed three claims in three years, including claims for which the insurance company paid out money — and claims for which the company paid nothing.
January 10, 2017 Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Montana

Toshiba Expands Laptop Lithium-Ion Battery Recall

Last March, Toshiba recalled the lithium-ion battery packs used in approximately 91,000 laptops that were found to overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. Now, the company is expanding the safety initiative, recalling an additional 83,000 units.
January 5, 2017 Technology Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

NHTSA Investigating Rollaway Incidents In Dodge Models With Rotary Gear Selector

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a “preliminary evaluation” of approximately 1 million Dodge Ram pickups and Dodge Durango SUVs following 43 complaints alleging roll-aways when the vehicles are in the parked position.
December 20, 2016 Auto Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

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

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
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