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

Rising Seas Threaten Coastal Homes to the Tune of $882B

When talking about housing, “underwater” usually means you owe more on a mortgage than the home is actually worth. If climate change continues apace, that term could take on a much more literal meaning. Rising sea levels could soak homeowners …

Business News: The Hartford, Maxum, Care Bridge International

The Hartford’s Acquisition of Maxum Complete The Hartford has completed its acquisition of Maxum Specialty Insurance Group for $168 million in cash. The transaction closed on July 29, 2016. Maxum will maintain its brand and limited wholesale distribution model and …

American’s Pilots Say It Flies On the Edge of Safety Rules

Efforts by American Airlines to keep flights on schedule during the summer travel season are on the verge of violating safety rules, according to the union for the carrier’s pilots. The world’s biggest airline has been increasing aircraft speeds, re-routing …

Increased Metal Theft Risk at Vacant Properties Can Cause Costly Repairs

Despite attempts to control scrap metal sales, international demand has driven the theft of metals, especially copper. Metal thefts primarily occur at vacant properties and can leave building owners with substantial replacement and restoration costs. Oldham said the replacement costs …

Motorcycle Touchscreens Raise Distraction Concerns

Riding a motorcycle is about to become a little less zen. Pretty soon, it will be rare for someone astride a big cruiser to scan the unfurling ribbon of road and stoically wonder how many new Snapchat messages he has. …

Engineering Firm Charged With Forging Sandy Reports

New York authorities charged a Long Island engineering firm and one of its former executives with forging damage reports for homes swamped by Hurricane Sandy, altering the documents in such a way that owners’ flood insurance claims were eventually denied. …

Understanding Different Types of Collector Cars and Coverage

In summer, collector cars dot the roadways. Owners proudly display them during recreational drives and organized shows. And while they may be grouped together as collector or classic cars, there are several types. Esurance, an Allstate company, explains the differences …

Heat Safety a Concern With Bounce Houses

Heat safety issues in bounce houses can put children in danger, according to a new University of Georgia study. Expanding on the concept of microclimates like those in parked vehicles that cause serious injuries to children, the study investigated potential …

Theft an Issue at Rio Olympics

A laptop and team shirts have been stolen from Australia’s accommodation at the Olympic athletes’ village while the building was being evacuated because of a small fire, the head of the team’s delegation at the Rio Games said Sunday. Kitty …

Tourism Declines as a Result of Wildfire in Big Sur

Lodge managers and cafe owners along California’s dramatic Big Sur coast were looking Friday at a summer of jittery guests and cancelled bookings after fire officials warned that crews will likely be battling a wildfire raging in steep, forested ridges …