Archive for July 2015

Six of the nine most accident-prone spots along the Kansas Turnpike are in the Lawrence area, according to a study compiled for the Kansas Turnpike Authority. Two of the other accident hotspots along the 236-mile turnpike were in the I-70 … The post Several Kansas Turnpike Accident Hotspots Located Near Lawrence appeared first on Claims…

In the mid- to late-1950s, Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. shook the foundation of the city’s venerable insurance industry when it built a suburban office complex in Bloomfield – becoming the first insurer to move out of downtown Hartford, Conn. … The post Hartford’s Connection to Insurance Unraveling appeared first on Claims Journal. Source: Claims…

Contractors building homes in Rapid City, S.D., could soon be required to test soil conditions at building sites after homeowners complained of severe damage caused by expansive soils. The Rapid City Council is considering the proposed change to the city’s … The post South Dakota City Council Considers Requiring Soil Tests for New Homes appeared…

Your driving record seems a legitimate risk for insurers to consider when they price auto insurance. But your marital status? Yes, young men in red sports cars will pay more for coverage than everyone else, but it’s hard to see … The post Marriage Cuts Car Insurance Costs appeared first on Claims Journal. Source: Claims…

The first wave of long-range commercial drones should be allowed to operate in a narrow, low-altitude band and must agree to be tracked, according to Amazon.com Inc.’s vision of the future. While U.S. government regulations now just allow limited usage … The post Drone Zones Envisioned for Amazon’s Future Delivery Fleet appeared first on Claims…

The task of inspecting and maintaining Florida’s extensive network of approximately 11,450 bridges is arduous, especially since so many of the state’s bridges span rivers, canals and saltwater areas. Researchers in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida … The post Florida College Gets Grant to Develop Unmanned Marine Vehicles for Bridge Inspections…

Massachusetts-based The Hanover Insurance Group announced the launch of a new suite of cyber products designed to help protect small to mid-sized businesses from losses related to data breaches and cyberattacks. “With hackers and malicious programs becoming increasingly sophisticated, data … The post The Hanover Launches New Suite of Cyber Coverages appeared first on Claims…

Thousands of motor-driven cycles, the vast majority mopeds and scooters, have been registered with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles since a new law went into effect in January that placed more stringent requirements on riders of two-wheel vehicles. Until … The post Thousands of Mopeds, Scooters Registered Under New Indiana Law appeared first on…

Dozens of medical marijuana businesses in Las Vegas may be forced to delay their openings while the state tries to fill regulatory positions designed to ensure dispensaries are complying with the law. There are currently no inspectors based in southern … The post Medical Marijuana in Las Vegas Delayed Until Inspector Post is Filled appeared…

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, applying Virginia law, decided that a hunt club’s additional insured endorsement for club members provided no coverage to club member Timothy Johnson, who shot at a deer from club-leased property … The post Hunt Club’s Additional Insured Endorsement Doesn’t Cover Members for Personal Hunting Activities…