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Archive for August 2015

CoreLogic: Washington Chelan Wildfire Threatens More Than 13,000 Homes

Close to 13,121 homes with a combined reconstruction cost of more than $3 billion are at some level of risk from the Chelan Wildfire, according to CoreLogic hazard risk analysis. The homes at risk are located in the following Washington … The post CoreLogic: Washington Chelan Wildfire Threatens More Than 13,000 Homes appeared first on…

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Survey: Execs Fall Short in Protecting Businesses Against Main Risks

A newly released survey revealed that nearly three quarters of business leaders are most concerned about potential risks associated with healthcare costs and cyber security threats to their organizations. The Graham Company, a Mid-Atlantic region’s insurance and employee benefits brokerage … The post Survey: Execs Fall Short in Protecting Businesses Against Main Risks appeared first…

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Alberta’s August Storm Caused $100M in Insured Damage

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) reports that insured damage caused by heavy rain, strong winds and a hailstorm that hit southern Alberta on August 4 and 5 caused more than $100 million in insured damage, according to preliminary figures from … The post Alberta’s August Storm Caused $100M in Insured Damage appeared first on Claims…

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Tips to Better Manage Legal Fees

It’s important that adjusters review bills not only based on cost but also on value, says Kevin Quinley, founder and principal of Quinley Risk Associates. In the latest Claims Insights podcast, he says adjusters shouldn’t be afraid to question charges … The post Tips to Better Manage Legal Fees appeared first on Claims Journal. Source:…

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Baltimore Riot Damage Insurance Claims Payout at $12.9M

The Maryland Insurance Administration says insurance companies have paid $12.9 million in claims stemming from civil unrest in Baltimore linked to the death in April of Freddie Gray. The agency said Tuesday that the payments include $11.6 million for commercial … The post Baltimore Riot Damage Insurance Claims Payout at $12.9M appeared first on Claims…

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Driverless Crash Trucks Aim to Improve Safety in Work Zones

Roving construction crews – the kind you see blacktopping a road, painting lines, inspecting a bridge or installing a traffic signal – are often protected from oncoming traffic by a specialized truck outfitted with a crash barrier. The crash trucks, … The post Driverless Crash Trucks Aim to Improve Safety in Work Zones appeared first…

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Survey Finds Americans Sick of Recalls, Less Satisfied With Cars

Americans are less happy with their cars and trucks than at any time in more than a decade, and it’s largely because they’re getting sick of dealing with recalls. The 2015 American Consumer Satisfaction Index, an annual survey that involved … The post Survey Finds Americans Sick of Recalls, Less Satisfied With Cars appeared first…

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Tech Startups Look to Change the Driving Experience

A veteran computer scientist hates sitting in his car at stop lights, so he creates software that makes the experience less annoying. A former engineering professor wants to double the range of today’s electric vehicles. And an aeronautics expert believes … The post Tech Startups Look to Change the Driving Experience appeared first on Claims…

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Education Tech Companies Get Lots of Personal Data on Students

What kid wouldn’t want to be able to create an electronic science fair poster, with photos and embedded video, using their smartphone – all on the morning bus ride on the day it’s due? Glogster EDU lets kids do that … The post Education Tech Companies Get Lots of Personal Data on Students appeared first…

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