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Fewer Ladders, More Drones Being Used to Adjust Harvey Claims

Insurance adjusters are bringing more drones with them than ever before as they head to Texas to assess the damage from Harvey. Companies are using the drones on a much larger scale to record images, save time and spare human …

Lawsuit Between Insurer, Owners Over Ohio Mansion Fire Set for Trial

A dispute over a multi-million dollar insurance claim for an Ohio mansion that burned to the ground more than three years ago is set for trial next month in federal court in Cincinnati. Jeffrey and Maria Decker sued Chubb National …

Latest Fatal Jeep Crash Sparks Criticism of Recall Fix to Prevent Fires

A fatal accident this week involving a Jeep SUV has revived criticism from safety advocates that a federally sanctioned recall plan to keep the vehicle’s fuel tank from igniting in rear-end crashes didn’t go far enough to protect motorists. Vicki …

Drones, New Intelligence Platforms Offer Carriers Highly-Accurate Alternative to Manual Roof Measurements

The use of drones has grown tremendously in just a few years. While figures vary, sales grew 60-100 percent between 2015 and 2016, and represent as much as $4.5 billion in revenue, according to a recent Recode article. The insurance …

Society Considers How Robots May Reduce Need for Human Workers

Security guard Eric Leon watches the Knightscope K5 security robot as it glides through the mall, charming shoppers with its blinking blue and white lights. The brawny automaton records video and sounds alerts. According to its maker, it deters mischief …

Not All Equipment is Alike: The Need for Expertise in DME

Part II: Counting the Cost; Containing the Cost – The Importance of Transparency in DME In part one of this series, we addressed the importance of having a certified Assistive Technology Professional who has special experience and knowledge in the …

Irma Strengthens to a Cat 5 Hurricane, Threat Grows for Florida

Florida declared a state of emergency before a possible hurricane strike after Irma strengthened to become a Category 5 storm on its approach to the Caribbean. Irma’s maximum winds rose as high as 175 miles an hour (280 kilometers an …

Western Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate Homes

Wildfires forced thousands to flee their homes across the U.S. West during a sweltering, smoke-shrouded holiday weekend of record heat. The fires Sunday caused evacuations in Glacier National Park in Montana and many other parts of the West; compelled crews …

Adjuster Tallies Harvey’s Price One Storm-Damaged Home at a Time

Craig Reeves had been in Rockport, Texas, barely 48 hours when he ducked into the gloomy threshold of the condominium, which was darkened by blinds pulled before Hurricane Harvey and filled with a humid, mildewy funk. Reeves, a catastrophe claims …

State Says Judge Erred in Dismissing $2.39M Tesoro Refinery Fines

State regulators say a judge erred when he overturned $2.39 million in penalties against Tesoro following the 2010 deadly explosion at its Anacortes refinery. The Washington Department of Labor and Industries on Thursday asked the state Board of Industrial Insurance …

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