Massive Philadelphia Refinery Fire Threatens Facilitys Future
A massive fire at Philadelphia Energy Solutions Incs oil refinery on Friday damaged the largest U.S. East Coast plant to the point that it could remain shut for an extended period, according to Philadelphia city officials and company sources.
June 21, 2019
Excess & Surplus Lines
Pennsylvania
Heavy Rains Flood Philadelphia Metro Area, Force Evacuations
Torrential downpours hammered South Jersey overnight, flooding highways, forcing the PATCO High Speed Line to halt suburban operations and triggering evacuations of residents along the Rancocas and Big Timber creeks.
June 20, 2019
Auto
Property
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
More Than 100 Cars Affected By Blaze In Vehicle Storage Facility
The 1954 Ford Crestline convertible was like a member of the family to Dick Fischerkeller.
June 19, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
Pennsylvania
Suspension, Transmission Issues Spur Recall Of 1.3 Million Ford Vehicles
Ford is recalling over 1.3 million vehicles mainly in North America to fix rear suspension and transmission control software problems.
June 13, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Flames Tear Through Pennsylvania Apartment Building, Damaging Dozens Of Units
Fire ripped through a Chester County apartment building early Tuesday, leaving dozens displaced.
June 4, 2019
Property
Pennsylvania
$2.5 Billion In Claims Estimated From Mays Ring Of Fire
On May 11-16 a series of wind, hail and rain storms struck most states east of the Rocky Mountains. Karen Clark & Co. a catastrophe modeling firm, estimates that the storms will cost insurers $2.5 billion.
June 4, 2019
Auto
Property
Colorado
Connecticut
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Pennsylvania Home With Over $1M In Damage A Total Loss After Gas Explosion, Fire
One person was injured after a house explosion and fire on Pine Run Road in Redbank Township Tuesday.
May 31, 2019
Property
Pennsylvania
More Than A Thousand Tons Of P.F. Changs Frozen Meals Recalled
Over two million pounds of P.F. Changs frozen meals have been recalled due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Saturday.
May 6, 2019
Subrogation
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Record Number Of Tornadoes Hit Pennsylvania In April So Far
At least a dozen tornadoes have touched down across Pennsylvania so far this month. That means this April has featured more tornadoes than any other April in the states history, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Matt Steinbugl.
April 24, 2019
Education & Training
Property
Pennsylvania
Dozens Of Doctors In Appalachia Charged In Opioid Fraud Bust
Dozens of medical professionals in Appalachia, a region hard-hit by the U.S. opioid crisis, have been charged with writing hundreds of thousands of illegal prescriptions and committing health care fraud, federal prosecutors said on Wednesday.
April 18, 2019
Fraud
Life & Health
Alabama
Kentucky
Louisiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Mazda Recalls Nearly 190,000 Cars Due To Failing Wipers
Mazda is recalling nearly 190,000 Mazda 3 compact cars in the U.S. because the windshield wipers can fail. The company says in documents posted Saturday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the recall covers cars from the 2016 through 2018 model years.
April 16, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Nationwide Lawsuit - How Good Should An Auto Insurers Repairs Be?
Pennsylvania Supreme Court is reviewing a decision to overturn a lawsuit against Nationwide — and at the same time is assessing how much responsibility the carrier has for the quality of collision repairs.
April 5, 2019
Auto
Litigation
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Reneges Once Again On Social Bargain Of Workers’ Compensation Subrogation
A March 10, 2022, Pennsylvania Superior Court appellate decision underscores why the cost of workers’ compensation insurance for small businesses is the highest in the northeast United States.
April 1, 2019
Subrogation
Workers' Compensation
Pennsylvania
Tyson Recalling 34 Tons Of Chicken Strips For Possible Metal Contamination
Tyson Foods Inc is recalling about 69,000 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips that may be contaminated with metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said late on Thursday.
March 22, 2019
Subrogation
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Cyber-Threat Awareness Requires Training And Vigilance
Employees need training when it comes to recognizing potential cyber threats. They should be on notice that, no matter their position within an organization, they too are responsible for doing their part in maintaining security standards and following proper reporting protocols.
March 21, 2019
Education & Training
Risk Management
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California



