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Home fortifications, from roof tie-downs to window protections, have been recognized as key factors in reducing losses, claims and premiums in hurricane-prone states like Florida. But relying on the incentive of premium discounts is not enough to prompt widespread adoption … Source: Claims Journal

New York City officials began reopening streets and allowing people back into nearby buildings on Wednesday after crews took steps to stabilize a compromised section of a Midtown Manhattan high-rise that had forced evacuations a day earlier. Shoring was installed … Source: Claims Journal

The head of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday that self-driving car companies must quickly address a “clear pattern” of driverless vehicles interfering with law enforcement and other first responders. Jonathan Morrison, who heads the U.S. vehicle … Source: Claims Journal

Command Investigations has acquired the insurance division of CoventBridge. Doug Merriman will continue as CEO of CoventBridge’s remaining divisions, operating as CoventBridge Integrity Systems, providing investigative integrity technology and services for government and healthcare organizations, including health insurance payers. Seth … Source: Claims Journal

It’s been a quiet couple of years, but a raucous start to storm seasons in certain areas and a super El Niño looking increasingly likely has carriers looking to update their disaster response plans as the second half of 2026 … Source: Claims Journal

Some war underwriters have advised shipping companies to pause voyages through the Strait of Hormuz while others are reviewing their policy terms after renewed vessel attacks threatened a return to war between Iran and the U.S., insurance industry sources said … Source: Claims Journal

Honda Motor America, a unit of Honda Motor Co Ltd., is recalling 325,588 Odyssey vehicles in the U.S. due to issues with the display of the rearview image, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday. Related: Honda Recalling … Source: Claims Journal

Allianz SE plans to eliminate hundreds of positions at its assistance and travel insurance subsidiary Allianz Partners as the company pushes forward with implementing artificial intelligence solutions. Source: Claims Journal

A lawsuit brought by the former head of Marvel Entertainment made headlines around the country last November when it resulted in a $50 million jury verdict against Isaac Perlmutter’s wealthy Palm Beach neighbor and Federal Insurance Co. But it was … Source: Claims Journal

Temperatures are set to rise across Los Angeles and parts of the southwestern U.S. later this week. Extreme heat is already settling across Southern California and Arizona as readings threaten to reach 116F (47C) across the region, including in Palm … Source: Claims Journal