National News

RAND Study Eyes Impact of Legal System Abuse and Social Inflation

A study from RAND found that rising litigation rates, trial awards and claim severity are consistent with the expected effects of social inflation. The study, What Is the Evidence for Social Inflation? Trends in Trial Awards and Insurance Claim Payments, …

Crawford Launches ‘Japan Connect’ Across Asia

Crawford & Company, a claims management company, has announced the creation of a claims handling model designed specifically for Japanese-based insurers and companies with interests across Asia. In a press release, Crawford described the model, named Japan Connect, as a …

U.S. FAA Requires Inspections of Boeing 787 Planes Following Mid-Air Dive

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it would require inspections of Boeing Dreamliners following an incident in March when a LATAM Airlines plane went into a sudden mid-air dive that injured more than 50 passengers. The FAA said …

Pilgrim’s Pride Agrees to $100M Settlement Over Chicken Farmers’ Pay

Pilgrim’s Pride, one of the largest U.S. poultry processors, agreed to pay $100 million to settle claims it conspired with rivals to underpay chicken farmers, the final and by far the largest settlement in the seven-year-old antitrust case. A preliminary …

Why Onsite Inspections Are Essential for Accurate Large Loss Property Damage Claims

In the complex and high-stakes world of large loss property damage claims, the importance of onsite inspections cannot be overstated. Although the rise of technology has introduced remote assessments as a convenient and cost-effective alternative, the benefits of physically being …

Report: Auto Insurance Shopping Continued to Rise, but Rates Stabilized in Q2

Auto insurance shopping volume set a new record for the second consecutive quarter, according to a new report that shows the number of U.S. consumers shopping for auto insurance was up 7% compared to the same period a year ago. …

Beryl-Battered Grenada Becomes First to Utilize Government Bond Hurricane Clause

Grenada has become the first country in the world to use a so-called hurricane clause in a government bond — a special feature that allows authorities to postpone debt payments in the wake of a major natural disaster. The move …

U.S. State AGs Seek Triple Damages Against Live Nation for Concertgoers

Attorneys general from about two dozen U.S. states are seeking treble damages against Live Nation Entertainment and its ticket-selling unit, Ticketmaster, for allegedly monopolizing markets across the live concert industry in an updated version of a lawsuit originally filed in …

Texas Grid Faces Biggest Test of Summer With Extreme Heat

Texas is facing its biggest test of the summer this week to keep the power on — and air conditioners running — as temperatures hit triple digits and push electricity consumption to all-time highs. Power use on the state grid …

Disney Argues Wrongful Death Suit Should Be Tossed Because Plaintiff Signed Up For a Disney+ Trial

Does signing up for Disney’s popular streaming service mean you have agreed to never sue the entertainment giant over anything forever? That is what Disney argues in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a 42-year-old New York doctor whose family claims …

National News Archives by Month