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Tesla 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
Read MoreSelf-Driving Semis Get Boost in U.S. Autonomous Vehicle Policy
The U.S. Transportation Department has given a boost to companies working on automated long-haul trucks, saying an artificial intelligence system could constitute a “driver” under federal trucking rules in a bid to ease barriers to the technology. The Federal Motor … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSocial Media Caused Confusion in Wisconsin Refinery Blast Evacuation
Social media caused confusion during evacuation efforts following a refinery explosion and fire in Wisconsin, according to a report. Douglas County has created an 18-page report examining the emergency response to the Husky Energy refinery fire in April, Wisconsin Public … Source: Claims Journal
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