Posts by Y@DminG
‘Additional Insured Endorsements’ Can Shift Risk to Parties not at Fault: Viewpoint
“Additional insured” clauses most often start with a contract requiring the first party to name the second party as an additional insured under the first party’s insurance policy. This is often found with or near a contract clause requiring the … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreScooters. at Disney Parks Spawn Accidents, Glares
ORLANDO, Fla. — Early at the Magic Kingdom entrance, it’s another day of fun about to begin as “Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate’s Life For Me!” blasts on the speakers and the first electric scooters are lined up to … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreA Month Out From Wildfire Season and PG&E Is Behind on Tree Work
California is just one month away from the official start of wildfire season and bankrupt utility giant PG&E Corp. is running behind on inspections, repairs and tree-trimming that was ordered up to reduce the risk of another devastating blaze. PG&E, … Source: Claims Journal
Read MorePilots Demand Better Training to Rebuild Trust in 737 MAX
American Airlines pilots have warned that Boeing Co’s draft training proposals for the troubled 737 MAX do not go far enough to address their concerns, according to written comments submitted to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and seen by Reuters. … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFlorida Governor to Sign Assignment of Benefits Reform Law
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signaled he will sign the recently-passed property insurance reform legislation that the insurance industry and consumer advocates say will stem abuse of a policy feature known as assignment of benefits (AOB). The Senate joined the … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFEMA Chief Calls for Changing Attitudes as Storms Get Stronger
Americans must assume more responsibility for protecting themselves from the rising toll of natural disasters, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency warned. “Most people think, ‘I see it on TV, it’ll never happen to me — I’m not … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreThe Missouri River Is Just Going to Keep On Flooding: Viewpoint
The Missouri River used to be out of control. “It cuts corners, runs around at nights, fills itself with snags and traveling sandbars, lunches on levees, and swallows islands and small villages for dessert,” is how the humorist George Fitch … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreAllstate, State Farm Sue Medical Providers for Fraudulent Billing
Two insurance carriers filed separate lawsuits last week against medical doctors and their pain-management clinics, accusing them of submitting bills for unnecessary medical procedures performed on vehicle-accident victims. State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co. filed suit in the U.S. District … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreGoogle Makes More Changes to Harassment, Misconduct Complaint Handling Policies
Google unveiled another round of policy changes to address employee concerns about misconduct at the world’s largest internet search company. Staff can now lodge complaints and concerns about harassment and other misconduct at work via a new website. During meetings … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreTahoe Residents Oppose New Homes in Path of Wildfire Danger
About the photo: The smoldering remains of a home destroyed by the fast-moving wildfire are seen south of Gardnerville, Nev., May 22, 2012. (AP Photo/The Reno Gazette-Journal, Tim Dunn) RENO, Nevada — During her career as a flight attendant, Laura … Source: Claims Journal
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