El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa says they might never know for sure how Colorado’s most destructive fire – the Black Forest Fire – started. He says smoking, a campfire and a train have all been ruled out as fire …
USAA USAA has broken ground on a 420,000-square-foot Tampa, Fla., headquarters that officials say will bring 1,200 new jobs to the area. So far, the company has hired 130 new employees, with the others to be added by 2019. The …
Statistics from the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) suggest a workers’ compensation insurance rebound. According to the 2014 State of the Line report, the combined ratio in 2013 was 101, a seven-point drop from 2012 and a 14-point decrease …
Researchers at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences created a bedbug trap that can be built with household items. All you need are two disposable plastic containers, masking tape and glue, said Phil Koehler, UF/IFAS urban …
Combined Claims Conference Video Highlights Tips for a Successful Mediation In a video interview with Claims Journal at the Combined Claims Conference, Lee Jay Berman, a mediator at PMA Dispute Resolution, explains how pacing and varying agendas can affect mediations …
When considering a job change, don’t forget about the total package. That’s what a recent survey by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) advises for any American considering leaving their job. The survey found that most people fail to …
The Centers for Disease Control released The Heads Up app to help parents, coaches and others learn how to spot the warning signs of a concussion or other serious brain injury. The app provides education on helmet safety and features …
On March 22, 2014, a rain storm triggered a landslide in Oso, Wash. Numerous homes were destroyed in the landslide, which resulted in 24 deaths. The landslide created a dam that blocked the river, causing a barrier lake to form. …
Standard homeowner and business property policies do not define the term “collapse.” The meaning of “collapse” has been the subject of substantial commentary. See, e.g., annot. What Constitutes “Collapse” of a Building Within Coverage of Property Insurance Policy, 71 ALR …
The International Classification of Diseases – 10th Revision, Clinical Modification and Procedural Coding Systems (ICD-10-CM/PCS) will be implemented on Oct. 1, 2015. This new implementation date was initiated by a bill passed by the Senate on March 31, 2014. H.R. …