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Head of Office that Probes Auto Safety Problems Leaves Agency After Audit
DETROIT (AP) – The head of the U.S. government’s office that investigates automobile safety problems has resigned from his post just days after the release of a harsh audit criticizing how the office was managed. Stephen Ridella stepped down as … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFlorida Lawmakers Finally Approved Workers’ Comp Physician Reimbursement Plan
For the first time in six years, Florida has a new health care provider reimbursement manual, governing workers’ compensation fees for doctors. But the manual already could be considered three years out of date. It also will soon face a … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreClimate Change and Homeowners’ Insurance Are on a Collision Course
A summer that has already seen water crises and wildfire smoke is rapidly becoming an inflection point in the pitched battle between climate change and the price of homeowners’ insurance in the US. American International Group Inc., which has already … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreHere Comes El Nino: It’s Early, Likely to be Big and Sloppy and Add Even More Heat to a Warming World
An early bird El Nino has officially formed, likely to be strong, warp weather worldwide and give an already warming Earth an extra kick of natural heat, meteorologists announced. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Thursday issued an El Nino … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreWildfires Pose Workplace Conundrum: Stay Home or Come to the Office?
As millions of workers gaped at the thick haze enveloping the Northeast US this week, they faced yet another remote work conundrum: Should they commute in a smoky haze to a well-ventilated office or is it safer to stay home? … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreUK Self-Driving Car Dreams Could Break Down at the Starting Line
LONDON – Britain could lose out on investments in autonomous vehicles and see startups shift testing elsewhere if promised laws to regulate the technology are not passed before the next general election, startups and insurance companies said. Despite the government’s … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreUS Supreme Court Preserves Civil Rights Lawsuits Under 19Th Century Law
WASHINGTON —The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday preserved the ability of people to sue for civil rights violations under an 1871 law as it rejected a bid to prevent an Indiana nursing home resident’s family from suing over his care … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFla. Regulator Approves Roof Endorsements that Could Bar Non-Storm Claims
Despite the Florida Legislature taking major steps to rein in the cost of roof claims and litigation, at least two insurers have come out with broad roof endorsements that seek to bar claims for wear and tear, poor workmanship and … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreAirline Unions Accuse Skywest of Evading Safety Rules by Seeking Charter Status for Flights
DALLAS (AP) – Airline unions are fighting a request by SkyWest Airlines to operate some flights as charters, accusing the company of trying to evade safety rules for passenger airlines. SkyWest is not a familiar name to most air travelers, … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreHawaiian Volcano Erupting Again After 3-Month Pause
HONOLULU (AP) — Kilauea, the second largest volcano in Hawaii, began erupting on Wednesday after a three-month pause, U.S. Geological Survey officials said. The survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said in a statement that a glow was detected in webcam images … Source: Claims Journal
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