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The Illinois Supreme Court recently held that the innocent insured doctrine was inapplicable to prevent rescission for an attorney’s misrepresentation in a renewal application notwithstanding the misrepresentation was made without the innocent partner’s knowledge. In Illinois State Bar Ass’n Mut. … The post Innocent Insured Doctrine Doesn’t Preclude Policy Rescission for Misrepresentation in the Application…

About 5,500 more people could survive a major tsunami hitting the Pacific Northwest if they just walk a little faster to higher ground after roads are knocked out, a new study shows. The report published Monday in the Proceedings of … The post Study Finds Walking Faster Key to Surviving a Tsunami appeared first on…

A novel approach to make public schools liable for campus violence under a measure is advancing in Colorado, even as lawmakers from both parties wonder whether liability will prevent the next mass shooting. The bill that won bipartisan approval 4-1 … The post Amid School Violence, Colorado Mulls Districts’ Liability appeared first on Claims Journal.…

A Minnesota state agency is telling pilots to disengage from fighting wildfires if they see an unmanned aircraft flying over a fire this season. Minnesota Public Radio News reports the new restrictions for wildfire-fighting planes and helicopters come from the … The post Minnesota Agency Tells Firefighting Aircraft to Stay Away From Drones appeared first…

Gov. Charlie Baker said Monday that federal disaster aid that the state has been granted for a late January blizzard could bring between $80 million and $90 million, but he’s disappointed his broader request wasn’t approved. “I’m disappointed that they … The post Massachusetts Gets Disaster Declaration for January Blizzard appeared first on Claims Journal.…

The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid dietary supplements sold by a Las Vegas company because they may contain anabolic steroids that can cause liver damage. The agency said it is investigating Tri-Methyl Xtreme supplements after three … The post FDA Warns of Liver Injury From Muscle-Building Supplement appeared first on Claims…

Data breaches of protected health information reported by HIPAA-covered entities between 2010 and 2013 involved approximately 29 million records and mostly resulted from overt criminal activity, according to a study in the April 14 issue of JAMA. Reports of data … The post Health Information Data Breaches Increasing appeared first on Claims Journal. Source: Claims…

When a cyber security breach hits the news, those most closely involved often have incentive to play up the sophistication of the attack. If hackers are portrayed as well-funded geniuses, victims look less vulnerable, security firms can flog their products … The post Studies Reveal User Mistakes Aid Most Cyberattacks appeared first on Claims Journal.…

A survey of 500 consumers conducted by the Progressive Group of Insurance Companies reveals that the majority of participants believe usage  based insurance (UBI) is a fairer way to price insurance, versus the traditional insurance rating variables such as age, … The post Progressive Insurance Reprises Rate Suckers Ad appeared first on Claims Journal. Source:…

As insurance fraud continues to evolve more aspects of the crime involve digital technology. In the UK, where a considerable amount of policies are generated through online transactions, much can be learned about the customer through the devices used to … The post Device Reputation Aids UK Insurer in Busting Crash for Cash Scheme appeared…