Tornadoes Confirmed In Both Carolinas
The National Weather Service has issued tornado warnings for several counties near Charlotte, as weather from Hurricane Nate continues to affect the region.
October 9, 2017
Property
North Carolina
South Carolina
One Year Later: North Carolina Continues Recovering From Hurricane Matthew
Nearly one year after Hurricane Matthew displaced thousands of families and damaged or destroyed thousands of homes, North Carolina continues working to help survivors and communities rebuild, with more help needed for full recovery.
October 4, 2017
Property
North Carolina
Metal shavings Put 38,475 Pounds Of Ground Turkey On The Recall List
At not-food-in-food recall on Monday night covers 38,475 pounds of ground turkey, including the Publix store brand, that might have metal shavings from the processing equipment. In addition to Publix ground turkey and ground turkey breast in 1.3-pound styrofoam trays, 1.2-pound trays of Fit & Active Fresh Ground Turkey and 1-pound trays of Weis Markets Fresh Ground Turkey Breast are covered in the recall. All have ink jet printing on the side of the trays with the numbers 7268 and 7269.
October 3, 2017
Liability
Life & Health
Alabama
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
New York
Maria Prompts Evacuation Of North Carolinas Outer Banks
An evacuation is underway on an island on North Carolinas Outer Banks as Hurricane Maria moves north. The Hyde County Sheriffs office said the evacuation began at 5 a.m. Monday on Ocracoke Island.
September 25, 2017
Property
North Carolina
Irma Insurance Claims Already Near $2 Billion
With 335,000 insurance claims representing $1.9 billion in property losses, Hurricane Irma already has exceeded the claims and losses from the two hurricanes that pummeled Florida last year, the state Office of Insurance Regulation reported Monday.
September 20, 2017
Auto
Catastrophe
Property
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
25% Of Homes Destroyed In The Florida Keys
The full breadth of Hurricane Irmas catastrophic attack on the Florida Keys is just now starting to emerge. Two days after Irma made landfall there, authorities and residents were finally able to reach some of the islands Tuesday.
September 12, 2017
Auto
Catastrophe
Marine
Property
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
There Are Now Three Hurricanes In The Atlantic Basin
All eyes are on Hurricane Irma as it rampages through the Caribbean, but its not alone. Tropical storms Jose and Katia strengthened Wednesday afternoon, bringing the number of hurricanes churning in the Atlantic basin to three.
September 7, 2017
Auto
Catastrophe
Excess & Surplus Lines
Marine
Property
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tropical Storm Irma Forms In Atlantic, Expected To Strengthen Into Hurricane
A tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic Ocean strengthened into a tropical storm Wednesday morning and has been officially named Irma.<br />Forecasters from the National Hurricane Center said Irma poses no immediate threat to any land but is expected to strengthen as it continues its westward track across the Atlantic.
September 1, 2017
Property
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Solar Eclipse Creates Employee Safety Risks
Employers planning to host solar eclipse viewing parties should be aware of employee safety and workers compensation concerns. On Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse will take place and will be visible from cities including Portland, Oregon; Denver; Kansas City, Missouri; Nashville, Tennessee; Atlanta; and Charlotte, North Carolina.
August 16, 2017
Workers' Compensation
Colorado
Georgia
Missouri
North Carolina
Oregon
Tropical Storm Gert Could Become Hurricane By Wednesday
Tropical storm Gert, located about 485 miles (785 km) west-southwest of Bermuda, could strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
August 14, 2017
Property
North Carolina
$2M In Compensation To Victims Of Football Team Bus Crash
The insurance company covering the Chester church that owned a bus carrying a Rock Hill football team when it crashed last year, has agreed to pay $2 million for liability and under-insured motorist coverage, according to court documents and lawyers in a civil suit filed after the crash.
August 9, 2017
Liability
Litigation
North Carolina
Papaya Recall Grows Due To Salmonella Outbreak
A recall on papayas has been expanded to three brands, with more recalls possible, after the Food and Drug Administration narrowed in on the source of a salmonella outbreak that has been blamed for at least one death and has sickened over 100 more dating back to May.
August 8, 2017
Liability
Life & Health
Connecticut
Delaware
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Contractor Sued Over Hatteras And Ocracoke Islands Power Outage
The Wallace and Graham law firm in Salisbury, N.C. has announced a lawsuit against PCL Civil Constructors, Inc. in the wake of the power outages that crippled Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands on North Carolinas Outer Banks on July 27.
August 2, 2017
Excess & Surplus Lines
Liability
Litigation
North Carolina
Contractors Cause Power Outage On Outer Banks Islands, Affecting Thousands
Thousands of tourists had to evacuate two islands along the hugely popular Outer Banks in North Carolina after a construction company caused a massive power outage.
July 31, 2017
Excess & Surplus Lines
North Carolina
Tropical Storm Chris Near The Carolinas, Expected To Become Hurricane
Tropical Storm Chris could become a hurricane today. All the while sitting not too far off the U.S. East Coast. Don’t panic.
July 27, 2017
Property
North Carolina
South Carolina