Posts by Y@DminG
‘Dream Is in Sight:’ Chamber, Reinsurers, Insurers Urge Florida to Stay the Course
The message from the Florida Chamber of Commerce Insurance Summit was loud and clear: Don’t mess with legislative changes that have all but restored the state’s property insurance market. And while you’re at it, don’t repeal Florida’s personal injury protection … Source: Claims Journal
Read More$11 Million Southwest Airlines Fine in 2022 Holiday Meltdown Waived
The Trump administration said Saturday it will waive an $11 million fine imposed on Southwest Airlines as part of a $140 million settlement over the carrier’s meltdown in December 2022 during a busy holiday travel period. Southwest in December 2023 … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreTrump Says He’ll Issue An Order Creating National AI Rule
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would sign an executive order this week that he said would create a single national rule for artificial intelligence, which the industry has said is necessary to override disparate laws passed by … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreAnalysis: Fuel Economy Rollback May Make Cars Cheaper, But Higher Gas Bills Will Absorb Savings
The Trump administration’s proposal to roll back Biden-era vehicle fuel efficiency standards may save automakers in the U.S. tens of billions of dollars and potentially lower upfront purchase costs for American car buyers. But any savings at the dealership will … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreJapan Issues Tsunami Warning in North After M7.6 Quake
Japan issued a tsunami warning for the country’s northern prefectures of Aomori, Hokkaido and Iwate after a magnitude-7.6 quake struck off the northeast coast. There have been no reports of significant impact on infrastructure, and no issues identified at nearby … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreAtmospheric River to Flood Pacific Northwest Through Week
A massive Pacific storm called an atmospheric river will sweep off the ocean into the Pacific Northwest starting Monday, bringing heavy rain and a week of floods, swollen rivers and even heavy snow across the region, including Seattle and Portland. … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSurveys Show Concerns About Florida Market, But Consumers Are Warming Up
New surveys of Florida homeowners show continued concerns about property insurance, premiums and hurricanes, but policyholders seem to be breathing a little easier in recent months. A poll by Florida Atlantic University found that 49% of respondents are concerned about … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNHTSA: Ford Recalling Nearly 109,000 Vehicles
Ford has recalled 108,762 vehicles in the U.S. over issues with an improperly secured liftgate hinge cover that could detach from the vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday. The recall covers certain 2020–2022 Escape and 2025 … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreWaymo to Issue Recall Over Self-Driving Vehicles Driving Past Stopped School Buses
Waymo said Friday it would issue a recall for its self-driving vehicles after Texas officials said the Alphabet unit’s vehicles had illegally passed school buses at least 19 times in recorded incidents since the start of the school year. The … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreToyota Unveils Concept LFA Supercar, and It’s Fully Electric
Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled a concept for a Lexus supercar that’s fully electric — a surprising twist for the long-awaited successor to its legendary and limited edition LFA model. The world’s biggest carmaker also debuted a high-end Gazoo Racing GT … Source: Claims Journal
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