Posts by Y@DminG
Wildfires Pose Workplace Conundrum: Stay Home or Come to the Office?
As millions of workers gaped at the thick haze enveloping the Northeast US this week, they faced yet another remote work conundrum: Should they commute in a smoky haze to a well-ventilated office or is it safer to stay home? … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreUK Self-Driving Car Dreams Could Break Down at the Starting Line
LONDON – Britain could lose out on investments in autonomous vehicles and see startups shift testing elsewhere if promised laws to regulate the technology are not passed before the next general election, startups and insurance companies said. Despite the government’s … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreUS Supreme Court Preserves Civil Rights Lawsuits Under 19Th Century Law
WASHINGTON —The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday preserved the ability of people to sue for civil rights violations under an 1871 law as it rejected a bid to prevent an Indiana nursing home resident’s family from suing over his care … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFla. Regulator Approves Roof Endorsements that Could Bar Non-Storm Claims
Despite the Florida Legislature taking major steps to rein in the cost of roof claims and litigation, at least two insurers have come out with broad roof endorsements that seek to bar claims for wear and tear, poor workmanship and … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreAirline Unions Accuse Skywest of Evading Safety Rules by Seeking Charter Status for Flights
DALLAS (AP) – Airline unions are fighting a request by SkyWest Airlines to operate some flights as charters, accusing the company of trying to evade safety rules for passenger airlines. SkyWest is not a familiar name to most air travelers, … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreHawaiian Volcano Erupting Again After 3-Month Pause
HONOLULU (AP) — Kilauea, the second largest volcano in Hawaii, began erupting on Wednesday after a three-month pause, U.S. Geological Survey officials said. The survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said in a statement that a glow was detected in webcam images … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNew Lawsuit Filed, Iowa Gov. Asks White House for Help After Partial Building Collapse
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A woman whose leg was amputated in order to free her from the rubble of the partially collapsed building in Davenport, Iowa, filed a lawsuit with her wife Wednesday, accusing the city and the building’s … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreBBC, British Airways Among Big-Name Victims in MOVEit Software Hack
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s cybersecurity agency on Wednesday urged companies to be vigilant after the BBC, British Airways and other firms said their employees’ personal details may have been compromised in a software hack. The companies were the first major … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNYC Goes After Hyundai, Kia After Security Flaw Leads to Wave of Social Media Fueled Theft
New York City has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia, joining a host of other cities beset by a social media fueled wave of car thefts due to a flaw that made some car models highly susceptible to theft. … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreLexisNexis: ‘Somewhat Satisfied’ Auto Claimants Often a Flight Risk for Insurers
An auto claims experience that leaves the policyholder “somewhat satisfied” may not be good enough to keep that customer from switching insurers. A survey conducted by LexisNexis Risk Solutions found that 51% of policyholders who reported shopping for insurance after … Source: Claims Journal
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