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Archive for June 2016

Uber Sensor Designed to Track Driver Behavior

Using smartphone sensors to peek over its drivers’ shoulders, Uber is promising to keep a closer eye on their behavior – while discouraging speeding or slamming on the brakes. The global ride-hailing company on Wednesday announced an extensive test of … Source: Claims Journal

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New Research Uses Patterns to Predict Terrorist Behavior

Government agencies are having difficulty tracking potential terrorist attacks, since terrorists have developed new ways to communicate besides social media. A new framework developed by researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York is able to predict future terrorist … Source: Claims Journal

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Fixing Airport Security With Improved Training

Covering their ears, 192 future airport security officers watched from a grandstand as Larry Colburn detonates a plastic-explosives device like the one carried by the underwear bomber in a failed attempt to blow up a plane on Christmas Day 2009. … Source: Claims Journal

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Privatization of Louisiana Self-Insurance Program Saved $10M

Former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s privatization of claims processing and loss prevention services for Louisiana’s self-insurance program saved the state money, though less than projected, according to an audit released Monday. The Jindal administration privatized the Office of Risk Management work … Source: Claims Journal

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Munich Re US, IBHS Launch New App Emphasizing Safer Homes

A new mobile app designed to help homeowners better understand how to strengthen their homes to withstand severe weather events has been released by Munich Re, US, and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). FORTIFIED Home On … Source: Claims Journal

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AIR: Average Atlantic Hurricane Season Expected

An average hurricane season is expected this year, according to AIR Principal Scientist, Dr. Eric Uhlhorn. During a recent webinar, Dr. Uhlhorn offered an analysis of the various 2016 hurricane seasonal forecasts and discussed factors, such as La Niña conditions … Source: Claims Journal

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Allstate Ranks Safest Cities for Drivers

For the first time ever, Brownsville, Texas, is the safest-driving city on Allstate’s 12th annual America’s Best Drivers Report. The report serves as an important safe-driving reminder as motorists prepare to hit the roads for the July Fourth holiday – … Source: Claims Journal

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