Over 35 years in the business, We are here to help!
Call (800) 554-0098 or Email

News

The Burning Problem of America’s Sugar Cane Growers

| Comments Off

Driving west on Florida Route 98 from Palm Beach, the smoke is visible before the warning signs. Near the Lion Country Safari (“Florida’s only drive-through safari”), there are, far across a vividly-green expanse, dark gray clouds climbing into the sharp-blue … Source: Claims Journal

Crime Drops in Lockdown, Domestic Violence Risk Climbs

| Comments Off

With more than two-thirds of the U.S. population ordered to stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic, it’s tougher for burglars to find an empty house to target. But the cooped-up residents seem more likely to fight each other. That’s what … Source: Claims Journal

Criminal’s Sentence Hinges on Replacement Value of Sunken Treasure

| Comments Off

The value that an insurance company placed on a stolen gold bar might play a key role in how much the thieves must pay for restitution. In 1980, treasure hunter Mel Fisher pulled Gold Bar 27 from the wreckage of … Source: Claims Journal

Viewpoint: Keeping Your Cases Moving During the COVID-19 Crisis

| Comments Off

Many subrogation professionals will find themselves working from home in the near future. While much can be accomplished from a computer keyboard, there are certain activities essential to investigating and litigating subrogation files which are going to mandate a creative … Source: Claims Journal

Lloyd’s Faces COVID-19 Claims from Multiple Insurance Lines, Says CEO Neal

| Comments Off

Lloyd’s insurers face COVID-19 related claims from approximately 14 categories of insurance, said Chief Executive Officer John Neal during a media call to discuss the market’s 2019 results. Neal said it is too early for the market to assess the … Source: Claims Journal

Mild Winter Reduces Springtime Flood Risk in New England

| Comments Off

A mild winter is giving emergency management officials one less thing to worry about: The spring flooding risk is reduced in New England. There’s a lower-than-average risk of ice jams causing river backups and flooding in most of Maine, New … Source: Claims Journal

Judge Won’t Halt Salvage of Capsized Ship on Georgia Coast

| Comments Off

SAVANNAH, Ga. — A federal judge ruled she will not halt removal of a capsized cargo ship along the Georgia coast while a salvage company that lost the job to a competitor sues the U.S. Coast Guard. The decision by … Source: Claims Journal

Coronavirus Is Delaying Vital Safety Work Across Oil and Gas

| Comments Off

The , is delaying vital maintenance across the oil and natural gas industries in Europe and North America. Restrictions on the numbers of contractors on rigs, pipelines and production sites are forcing companies to delay work that’s been planned for … Source: Claims Journal

Bosses Panic-Buy Spy Software to Keep Tabs on Remote Workers

| Comments Off

The email came from the boss. We’re watching you, it told Axos Financial Inc. employees working from home. We’re capturing your keystrokes. We’re logging the websites you visit. Every 10 minutes or so, we’re taking a screen shot. So get … Source: Claims Journal

New York Gym Chain Sued for Charging Fees Amid Virus Closure

| Comments Off

New York Sports Clubs customer claims in a lawsuit she’s still being charged membership fees even after facilities have been shuttered by the coronavirus. The club’s owner, Town Sports International Inc., is making it “virtually impossible” to cancel memberships and … Source: Claims Journal