Monthly Archives: <span>January 2015</span>

Connecticut Lawmaker Seeks to Ban Homeowner Insurance Link to Dogs

A state lawmaker is introducing legislation that would bar insurance companies from inquiring about or discriminating against a “bully breed” dog when issuing a homeowners’ insurance policy in Connecticut. Republican Rep. Brenda Kupchick of Fairfield said constituents have difficulty getting …

Tougher Building Codes Considered After Jersey Apartment Complex Fire

As power was restored to those living around a luxury apartment complex destroyed by a fire this week, officials thanked those who have supported the more than 1,000 people displaced and a lawmaker announced a planned measure aimed at the …

Pennsylvania Family Accused of $20M Fraud Amid Mansion Fires, Theft Claim

A family’s luxurious suburban lifestyle has been financed by more than $20 million in fraudulent insurance claims amid a series of mansion fires and repeated reports of jewelry theft, authorities said Thursday. An investigation began after a 2013 fire at …

North Carolina Homeowners Face Higher Insurance Rates or No Coverage

North Carolina homeowners are being told to pay higher insurance premiums or risk losing their coverage under a regulation that allows companies to pay more than the state has approved. The StarNews of Wilmington reported insurance companies are sending “consent …

NHTSA Will Add Automatic Braking to Consumer Star Rating System

U.S. regulators will add automatic braking to a list of technologies considered as beneficial to safety in its influential star-rating consumer advisory system. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced the change Thursday at a meeting in Washington with automotive engineers. The …

Tips on Handling Workers’ Comp Claims Involving Chiropractic Care

Understanding the differences between a physician and a chiropractor and knowing key terms and billing codes will assist adjusters handling workers’ compensation claims, according to a recent webinar presented by Wisc.-based insurance broker HNI. According to Dr. Marc Gilerovich, a …

Cracks Found During Testing Leads Goodyear to Recall SUV Tires

Goodyear is recalling about 48,500 SUV tires after finding small cracks in the tread during endurance testing. The move has forced General Motors Co. to stop selling about 6,300 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave models until the tires …

Kentucky State Police Suffers Trooper Shortage

Kentucky State Police is about 100 troopers short of its authorized staffing level, due in part to retirements and challenges in finding recruits. The agency currently has 910 troopers, including 69 new trainees that graduated last week. A recent cadet …

Northeast Braces for Blizzard

A major snowstorm with blizzard-like conditions could drop a foot or more of snow across most parts of the Northeast as they gear up for the workweek right after the first real storm of the winter hit them with rain, …

‘Death-Qualified’ Juror Search Slows Marathon, Theater Cases

One prospective juror was brutally frank when asked whether he could consider a sentence of life in prison for the man accused of bombing the Boston Marathon. “I would sentence him to death,” he said, then added: “I can’t imagine …