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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

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

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

Pipeline Leak Spills Crude Oil Near Dakota Protest Location

Activists who have demonstrated for months against the Dakota Access Pipeline may have some fuel to justify their protests.
A spill has occurred 150 miles from Cannon Ball, North Dakota, where protesters have fought construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.

December 14, 2016 Excess & Surplus Lines North Dakota

Dakota Pipeline Permit Denied; Activists Celebrate Temporary Respite

Thousands of protesters in North Dakota celebrated after the federal government ruled against a controversial pipeline project but were mindful the fight is not over, as the company building the line said it had no plans for re-routing the pipe.

December 5, 2016 Excess & Surplus Lines North Dakota

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

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

Insured Losses May Not Be As Bad As Predicted From Matthew

Early industry estimates had suggested that Hurricane Matthew insurance losses may be the second highest the country has ever seen. This storm represented the first direct hit the United States has experienced from a hurricane in over ten years.

October 11, 2016 Auto Marine Property Florida Georgia North Carolina North Dakota

Buck Up And Watch Out For Deer

The odds of drawing a license for North Dakota’s deer gun season remain slim, but the odds of hitting that buck, doe or fawn with a vehicle are increasing on both sides of the Red River, a new report says.

September 30, 2016 Auto Liability Minnesota North Dakota

Found On Road Dead? Ford Recalls 88K Cars For Stalling Issue

There are few things worse than having your relatively new car stall on you without warning. That’s why Ford is recalling nearly 90,000 vehicles with a defect that could leave your car dead — and unable to restart — in the middle of the road.

August 24, 2016 Excess & Surplus Lines Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

GM Recalling Almost 290K Impalas Over Airbag Issue

Over the past two years, General Motors has recalled millions of vehicles over airbag issues, many related to Takata safety devices deploying too forcefully. Now, the company is recalling nearly 290,000 Chevrolet sedans for a different reason: the airbags might not deploy in a crash.

July 22, 2016 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Recall Of P.F. Chang’s Frozen Meals Expanded

After a long day, it can be nice to come home and grab a frozen meal from the fridge for a quick and easy dinner. If you’ve been stocking up on P.F. Chang’s frozen meals, you might want to double-check they aren’t included in a recently expanded recall of more than 195,000 pounds of frozen dinner product that may contain metal fragments.

July 18, 2016 Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Wind-Driven Hail Pummels Killdeer, North Dakota

Early evening storms caused extensive damage throughout Killdeer on Sunday. The damage was so bad that Dunn County Emergency Manager Denise Brew said “the town looked like a war zone.”

July 13, 2016 Auto Property North Dakota