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

Detroit Agrees to Pay $11 M in Water Damage Claims to 800 Residents

Months after two severe storms flooded basements on Detroit’s east side, the Michigan city’s water department has decided to pay the claims of all residents who aren’t suing it. Hundreds of homes were damaged during the July 8 storm, which …

Insurance Commissioners Elected in 5 States

Now that the presidential election has been decided, attention has turned to some of the smaller races within each state. Five states held elections for insurance commissioner yesterday. According to Ballotpedia.org, incumbent Karen Weldin Stewart, sought a third term during …

Agency Official Says Security Controls ‘Work’ Despite NSA Theft

The top U.S. counterintelligence official says secret government data is vulnerable to thieves, such as the National Security Agency insider accused of working undetected for 20 years to steal a large trove of classified material, even as he defends the …

Trump to Tackle Immigration, Trade, Taxes, Healthcare

Donald Trump’s surprise election Tuesday as U.S. president means the repudiation of Barack Obama’s legacy and a strong likelihood Republicans will undo many of his accomplishments, including Obamacare and trade deals, and seek tax cuts for the rich. While Trump …

Recalled Midea Dehumidifiers Caused Reported $4.8M in Property Damage

Humidifiers made by GD Midea and sold between January 2003 and December 2013 are being recalled due to the potential to overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards. According to an alert issued by the Consumer …

Fraud News Around the Nation

Louisiana Man Sentenced Nearly 5 Years for Insurance Theft A federal prosecutor says a Lafayette, La., man has been sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for stealing more than a million dollars from his sister’s insurance settlement. …

Five Best Practices to Ensure the Injured Worker Comes First

Putting the injured worker first is key to the “advocacy-based claims model,” which puts the worker at the center of all activity. “It focuses on improving the injured worker’s experience. Until now, most employers have focused on corporate outcomes. Goals …

Hottest 5 Years Ever for Earth

Earth experienced its hottest half-decade on record between 2011 and 2015 and the floods, droughts and storms unleashed by rising temperatures are likely only a prelude to new weather extremes, the World Meteorological Organization said. As delegates from almost 200 …

Quake Near Oklahoma Oil Hub Causes Substantial Damage

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake centered near one of the world’s key oil hubs brought down building facades and shattered windows in a central Oklahoma city, rendering century-old buildings unsafe and raising concerns about key infrastructure. As the sun rose Monday, …

Special Interest Groups Donate Millions to Shape N.C. High Court

Outside groups are spending millions to try to influence the political balance of North Carolina’s Supreme Court, with even Barack Obama weighing in with a rare endorsement in a state judicial contest. Although justices don’t officially run as Republicans or …