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Thirty years of watching metal fail, often spectacularly, and Mehrooz Zamanzadeh has developed some go-to mantras. “Mother Nature doesn’t like what she didn’t make,” he likes to say. That means when a man-made object is exposed to the environment – … Source: Claims Journal

When talking about housing, “underwater” usually means you owe more on a mortgage than the home is actually worth. If climate change continues apace, that term could take on a much more literal meaning. Rising sea levels could soak homeowners … Source: Claims Journal

The Hartford’s Acquisition of Maxum Complete The Hartford has completed its acquisition of Maxum Specialty Insurance Group for $168 million in cash. The transaction closed on July 29, 2016. Maxum will maintain its brand and limited wholesale distribution model and … Source: Claims Journal

Efforts by American Airlines to keep flights on schedule during the summer travel season are on the verge of violating safety rules, according to the union for the carrier’s pilots. The world’s biggest airline has been increasing aircraft speeds, re-routing … Source: Claims Journal

Despite attempts to control scrap metal sales, international demand has driven the theft of metals, especially copper. Metal thefts primarily occur at vacant properties and can leave building owners with substantial replacement and restoration costs. Oldham said the replacement costs … Source: Claims Journal

Riding a motorcycle is about to become a little less zen. Pretty soon, it will be rare for someone astride a big cruiser to scan the unfurling ribbon of road and stoically wonder how many new Snapchat messages he has. … Source: Claims Journal

New York authorities charged a Long Island engineering firm and one of its former executives with forging damage reports for homes swamped by Hurricane Sandy, altering the documents in such a way that owners’ flood insurance claims were eventually denied. … Source: Claims Journal

In summer, collector cars dot the roadways. Owners proudly display them during recreational drives and organized shows. And while they may be grouped together as collector or classic cars, there are several types. Esurance, an Allstate company, explains the differences … Source: Claims Journal

Heat safety issues in bounce houses can put children in danger, according to a new University of Georgia study. Expanding on the concept of microclimates like those in parked vehicles that cause serious injuries to children, the study investigated potential … Source: Claims Journal

A laptop and team shirts have been stolen from Australia’s accommodation at the Olympic athletes’ village while the building was being evacuated because of a small fire, the head of the team’s delegation at the Rio Games said Sunday. Kitty … Source: Claims Journal