Posts by Y@DminG
Limo Regulations Probed After Deadly New York Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board will examine federal oversight of the limousine industry as part of its investigation into a deadly New York state crash that killed 20 people in the worst U.S. transportation event since 2009, Chairman Robert Sumwalt … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreUpgraded Codes, Reinspections Needed to Address San Francisco Quake Risk
As two of the city’s most vaunted buildings sink or crack, an earthquake study released Thursday recommended re-inspecting dozens of high-rises and beefing up construction codes for the growing crop of skyscrapers in the booming California city. The “Tall Buildings … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreTesla Autopilot Crash Stats Far Better Than Humans’
When it’s machine versus man, it’s more likely you’ll be exchanging insurance information with man, according to data released by the electric-car maker Tesla. In the first quarterly report on the safety of its autonomous vehicles, Tesla said it recorded … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreDeadly Effect of Asbestos Dust Continues in Montana Town
The houses and yards and businesses are cleaned up. The so-called stigma of Superfund designation is fast fading. The Cabinet Mountains and the crystalline waters of the Kootenai River beckon visitors and even new residents. And if not for the … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreBusiness News: KittyHawk, MunichRe/eDriving, ISO
Kittyhawk Secures Funding From Travelers Kittyhawk, an enterprise drone operations software firm, announced a strategic investment from The Travelers Companies, Inc. The investment will help the company bring unified drone operations to new markets. Kittyhawk has supported the growth of … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSpotting Fraudulent Business Interruption Claims
Insurance – in any form, whether business, medical, workers’ compensation or auto – is the “safety net” that protects individuals and companies in case of damage, theft, injury, illness or loss. Fire, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes – even unanticipated freak accidents … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFlorence Damage to North Carolina Schools Could Exceed Matthew’s
North Carolina’s public school officials expect damage from Hurricane Florence to well exceed school losses after Hurricane Matthew two years ago, a Department of Public Instruction official told the state’s board of education Wednesday. After receiving a record number of … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCongress Passes Disaster Legislation to Help Louisiana Flood Victims
Legislation headed to President Donald Trump’s desk could help thousands of Louisiana flood victims. The U.S. Senate gave final passage Wednesday to a package of federal disaster policy changes, included in a bill authorizing spending for federal aviation programs. Federal … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNew York Finally Corrects Verrazzano Bridge Misspelling
A mistake that caused the name of New York City’s Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to be misspelled for more than 50 years has finally been corrected. On Monday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill adding a second letter `Z’ to … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSenate Passes Bill With $1.7B in Disaster Aid
The Senate has passed legislation that would provide $1.7 billion to help residents of the Carolinas and elsewhere recover from recent natural disasters. Lawmakers described the aid for those affected by Hurricane Florence as a down payment and said billions … Source: Claims Journal
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