Injured Linebacker Sues Two Insurers For Denying Claim
A linebacker who once played for the Texas Longhorns is suing two insurers for their refusal to pay off a “loss of value” policy.
March 29, 2019
Excess & Surplus Lines
Litigation
Texas
$125M Lawsuit Filed Against Weather Channel For Crash That Killed 3 During Tornado Chase
The mother of a man killed in a "horrific" 2017 car accident filed a $125 million wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday against the Weather Channel for its role in the crash.
March 28, 2019
Liability
Litigation
Texas
Nissan Altima Earns A Dubious Distinction: Most Stolen New Car Model
The Nissan Altima is billed as an intelligent, all-wheel vehicle, but it doesnt stand a chance against car thieves who are intent on stealing it. The Altima is the most stolen new model car, according to a study by driving-tests.org.
March 26, 2019
Auto
Texas
Petrochemical Leak Keeps Stretch Of Houston Port Closed A Third Day
Ship traffic was halted for a third day on Sunday along a key stretch of the United States busiest oil port as emergency workers siphoned fuels from the Houston Ship Channel that leaked from a massive fire at a nearby petrochemical storage facility.
March 25, 2019
Excess & Surplus Lines
Liability
Texas
New Fire At Deer Park Plant As Leaking Toxins Close Ship Channel
A fireball again erupted into the sky. An unknown volume of chemicals leaked into waterways, destined for Galveston Bay. Deer Park residents peered out their windows at another plume of black smoke.
March 25, 2019
Excess & Surplus Lines
Liability
Texas
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
Nearly Half Of Americans Dont Have Home Inventory List In Case Of Disaster Study
Nearly half of US residents have never made a home inventory list in case of a natural disaster, according to new data from Farmers Insurance.
March 21, 2019
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Texas Petrochemical Fire Spreads To More Storage Tanks After Firefighting Snag
A raging fire at a petrochemical storage terminal in Houston has engulfed two more massive tanks after firefighting water pumps stopped working for six hours, the company said on Tuesday.
March 19, 2019
Excess & Surplus Lines
Texas
Fiat Chrysler To Recall Nearly 900K Vehicles Over Emissions Standards
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will recall about 965,000 gasoline-powered vehicles in the United States and Canada that do not meet emissions standards and will replace their catalytic converters, officials said on Wednesday.
March 14, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
What is Disability, Really?
It is an issue we struggle with, and a difficult one to solve. Much of the activity in workers comp is centered around the concept of disability; what it is and how much it is worth for the individual who has been assigned with that designation.
March 13, 2019
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Texas Hospital Ex-CEO Pleads Guilty In Fraud Scheme
The former CEO of a Texas community hospital has pleaded guilty to defrauding three health insurers in a pass-through billing scheme involving laboratory services, the Department of Justice said.
March 13, 2019
Fraud
Life & Health
Texas
Damage Reported Throughout North Texas From Windstorm
It was a rude awakening for North Texans Wednesday morning as severe weather and powerful winds moved through the area. Throughout the early morning hours, residents said they heard emergency sirens wailing to warn of the threat of damaging winds.
March 13, 2019
Auto
Excess & Surplus Lines
Property
Texas
1.1 Million Honda Vehicles To Be Recalled Over Takata Airbags
Honda on Tuesday announced it would be recalling 1.1 million vehicles in the United States to replace defective airbags.
March 12, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
“Matching Regulations” Affecting Homeowners’ Insurance Claims
It remains one of the most difficult issues to deal within the world of property insurance. Homeowners’ insurance policies usually contain a provision obligating the carrier to repair or replace an insured’s damaged property with “material of like kind and quality” or with “similar material.”
February 28, 2019
Education & Training
Property
Subrogation
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California



