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The Equifax data breach exposed more of consumers’ personal information than the company first disclosed last year, according to documents given to lawmakers. The credit reporting company announced in September that the personal information of 145.5 million consumers had been … Source: Claims Journal

Federal investigators are still looking at how CSX railway crews routed an Amtrak train into a parked freight train in Cayce, South Carolina, last weekend. But even if CSX should bear sole responsibility for the accident, Amtrak will likely end … Source: Claims Journal

A proposed law in the state Legislature would require insurance companies to cover air ambulance rides to the mainland for critical procedures not offered in Hawaii. The measure would take the burden off families that are put in tough situations … Source: Claims Journal

Developing a compliance program to adhere to Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) provisions is key to avoiding exposure to lawsuits and damages related to recovery demands, according to Shawn Deane, vice president of Product Development at ‎ISO Claims Partners. During an … Source: Claims Journal

The most in-depth drowsy driving research ever conducted in the U.S. using footage of everyday drivers found that the percentage of crashes involving drowsiness is nearly eight times higher than federal estimates indicate, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic … Source: Claims Journal

The $500 billion reinsurance industry is experiencing a flurry of deal talks. One reason: Companies are finally for sale as a rash of natural disasters has depressed valuations and a influx of competitors has made it harder to raise rates. … Source: Claims Journal

When should a company have to tell investors that a top executive is facing sexual misconduct allegations? The question comes as Wynn Resorts is being rocked by the resignation of Steve Wynn, its chairman and CEO, following allegations that first … Source: Claims Journal

A South Carolina lawmaker wants to fine rail companies that don’t implement a safety system investigators say could have prevented a deadly weekend crash, complaining that delays and extensions have dragged on for a decade. A bill proposed Wednesday by … Source: Claims Journal

Zurich Insurance Group AG overcame a record year for natural-disaster claims in the industry to deliver its first dividend increase since 2011. The shares rose the most since August 2016. Switzerland’s biggest insurer raised its dividend for 2017 by 6 … Source: Claims Journal

A Vermont man accused by family members of killing his millionaire grandfather and possibly his mother said several of his relatives are “being driven by malice and greed” and are spreading lies about him. Nathan Carman has been called a … Source: Claims Journal