Damage From Frederick, Maryland Townhomes Fire Exceeds $1 Million
An electrical failure caused a fire that destroyed seven town houses in Frederick earlier this month, according to a news release.
June 19, 2019
Property
Subrogation
Maryland
Blockchain: A Hammer Looking For A Nail?
Netting of subrogation payments, the exchanging of payments between carriers at regular intervals instead of on a claim-by-claim basis, is a concept that has been around since the mid-1990s.
June 17, 2019
Subrogation
Technology
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
Crane Collapses In High Winds, Smashing Through Dallas Apartment Building
A woman died and at least five more people were injured Sunday afternoon when a crane fell into an Old East Dallas apartment building as storms pummeled the Dallas area.
June 10, 2019
Auto
Excess & Surplus Lines
Liability
Property
Subrogation
Texas
Tracy Morgan Gets In Car Accident After Driving Off Dealership In $2M Bugatti
Tracy Morgans road woes continue. The comedian, who was involved in a near-fatal crash a few years ago, probably was still taking in the new-car smell of his Bugatti on Tuesday when he was involved in yet another collision.
June 5, 2019
Auto
Liability
Subrogation
New York
Perdue Recalls Nearly 16 Tons Of Organic Chicken Products Nationwide
Perdue Foods is recalling almost 16 tons of of ready-to-eat "Simply Smart" organic chicken sold by retailers nationwide because the products may contain pieces of bone.
June 4, 2019
Subrogation
Starr Loses Cover Suit With Marine Pollution Insurer
A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld a lower court decision and ruled against Starr Indemnity & Liability Co. in coverage litigation with a marine pollution insurer in a case involving two grounded oil barges.
May 31, 2019
Excess & Surplus Lines
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Subrogation
Arizona Becomes 48th State To Prohibit Cell Phone Use While Driving
Every year, more than 170 billion cell phone texts are sent and received. Each year, an average of 3,000 people die and 450,000 are injured in motor vehicle accidents involving distracted drivers.
May 30, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
Arizona
Sidewalk Defects And Municipal Liability: In Most States, Size Matters
Insurance claim files are overflowing with losses involving individuals injured when they trip and fall over cracked, broken, or uneven municipal sidewalks.
May 30, 2019
Education & Training
Subrogation
Chrysler Recalls Nearly 500K Ram Trucks For Tailgate Problem
A Ram tailgate recall has been issued for more than 485,000 trucks because the tailgates may inadvertently open while driving.
May 21, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
Explosion Levels Indiana Home, Damages 15 Others
Investigators are working to determine what caused a home to explode in Jeffersonville on Sunday -- killing one.
May 20, 2019
Auto
Property
Subrogation
Indiana
Ford Recalls More Than 270,000 Vehicles After Reports They May Shift Gears And Roll Away
Ford is recalling more than 270,000 of their vehicles after it was discovered that they can shift gears on their own and “roll away” while in park.
May 17, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes Into California Building
An F-16 fighter jet being flown in routine training exercises crashed into a warehouse just outside March Air Reserve Base in Southern California on Thursday, the pilot ejected and five people on the ground were reported injured, military officials said.
May 17, 2019
Excess & Surplus Lines
Liability
Subrogation
California
GM Recalls Over 368K Trucks Due To Engine Block Heater Cord Fires
General Motors is recalling over 368,000 pickups and other trucks worldwide after 19 reports of fires caused by engine block heater cords.
May 6, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
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
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