Monthly Archives: <span>May 2016</span>

Carrier, Tech Company Test New Hail Weather Sensing Platform to Improve Claims Handling

Amica Insurance and Understory, Inc., a weather data and analytics company, recently announced the development of a new weather sensor and data analysis network to test hyper accurate ground level weather detection. According to the insurer, the new weather sensor, …

Business News

NORCAL Mutual Subsidiary Renamed to NORCAL Specialty NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company’s Pennsylvania-based wholly-owned subsidiary, PMSLIC Insurance Company, has been renamed NORCAL Specialty Insurance Company, pending additional regulatory approvals. NORCAL Specialty is the NORCAL Group’s surplus lines carrier. The name change …

US Postal Service Ranks Top Dog Attack Cities

The Postal Service announced that 6,549 employees were attacked by dogs last year as it released its annual top dog attack city rankings. It also shared information on new safety initiatives it is putting in place to help protect its …

Limited California Quake Alert System Could be Operational by 2018

California Gov. Jerry Brown will seek state funds to help establish a system that issues alerts that an earthquake is occurring – with an eye on rolling out a limited system by 2018, a newspaper reported Monday. The governor will …

NICB Reports Slight Drop in Watercraft Thefts in 2015

As boating season nears, the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s annual study of watercraft theft reports that watercraft theft declined three percent in 2015. A total of 5,051 watercraft were reported stolen between January 1 and December 31, 2015. The report …

New York Case is Assault and Battery Plain and Simple

It is well known that courts require insurers to defend their insured if there is any possibility that coverage may potentially exist. Under New York law, the duty to defend is triggered whenever the allegations of a complaint, liberally construed, …

Travelers: Training, Risk Mitigation Can Help Businesses Reduce Workers’ Comp Claims

A new report released by the Travelers Companies Inc., reveals that even minor injuries can substantially impact business productivity. The Injury Impact Report identifies the most common causes of workplace accidents and injuries through analysis of 1.5 million workers’ compensation …

Barratry Class Action Filed Against Texas Hail Attorneys, Roofing Contractor

Thousands of Texas homeowners victimized by severe weather may also be victims of a wide-ranging conspiracy involving door-to-door solicitors, public insurance adjusters and attorneys, according to a class-action lawsuit filed in Dallas. The lawsuit claims that individuals, companies and law …

Rise in Fatal Crashes Involving Marijuana Seen in Utah

Utah officials say the number of fatal car wrecks in Utah in which drivers tested positive for marijuana has more than doubled in the last three years, according to annual report from the state’s Department of Public Safety. An annual …

Louisiana Drivers With Lapsed Coverage Seek Relief From OMV Fines

State lawmakers hope to offer relief to thousands of Louisiana drivers who collectively owe millions of dollars to the Office of Motor Vehicles in unpaid fines from lapsed insurance coverage. It’s not clear yet what form that relief might take, …