Gallagher Bassett Consolidates Catastrophe Response Services Just two weeks after the category four Tropical Cyclone Debbie impacted Queensland and NSW at the end of March, Gallagher Bassett’s Brisbane-based catastrophe response team had doubled in size to assist in the delivery … Source: Claims Journal

Despite dooring laws in 41 states and designated bike lanes in cities across the country, dooring incidents continue to cause concern. A recent report by the Illinois Department of Transportation indicates more than 300 reported cases dooring – bikes hitting … Source: Claims Journal

Dora Linda Nishihara was driving in San Antonio one dark evening in early December when she suddenly disappeared from sight. Later, her car, with her body inside, was found at the bottom of a 12-foot-deep water-filled sinkhole that had swallowed … Source: Claims Journal

Erroneous policy information from customers and agents, whether by accident or intent, can distort actual risk and take a heavy toll on auto insurers’ underwriting results. Research conducted by Verisk Analytics for three large insurers found deteriorating application integrity contributed … Source: Claims Journal

Headlines about mass data breaches have become ominously routine, and yet password convenience still trumps security for most people. That’s why, year after year, the world’s most popular log-on remains “123456,” a password so obvious it accounted for 17 percent … Source: Claims Journal

For companies and organizations, an attack by hackers can inflict financial losses, corporate embarrassment and legal action. For insurers jumping into the brave new world of cyber crime insurance, it’s free marketing for what could be a $10 billion opportunity. … Source: Claims Journal

Hayden Walker opened his eyes to see the inside of the zipper on a body bag. “It was terrifying. It very much felt real,” said Walker, a senior at Tri-Valley High School in Downs. Walker and four of his peers … Source: Claims Journal

Indiana’s most dangerous rail crossings could soon receive safety upgrades thanks to a new law which provides $10 million to improve crash-prone rail intersections. The (Northwest) Indiana Times reports the infrastructure funding legislation enacted last week by Gov. Eric Holcomb … Source: Claims Journal

A bill requiring Hawaii child care providers to obtain liability insurance has passed its final reading in the House. The bill is awaiting Gov. David Ige’s signature to go into effect, Hawaii News Now reported Sunday. The bill would increase … Source: Claims Journal

Rules to enact Florida’s medical marijuana amendment went up in smoke on Friday after the Legislature failed to pass a bill. The House and Senate agreed on most key parts of a bill putting rules in place for Amendment 2. … Source: Claims Journal