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TrueMotion Offers New App to Reduce Distracted Driving

In an effort to combat distracted driving and reward good driving behavior, TrueMotion introduced Mojo. The new mobile app uses competition, gamification and financial incentives to help drivers kick the distraction habit, according to a company press release. Through other …

Lexington Police Post Videos on Social Media to Solve Crimes

Hours after video showing a woman’s wallet being stolen at a store was posted on YouTube, the suspect came forward and was identified, Lexington police said. The video taken in February showed the woman leaving her wallet on the counter …

Survey: Major Disruption Expected in Claims

Engaging customers and improved claims processes are the top goals for innovating the claims customer service experience, according to a new survey of 400 insurance executives released by Insurance Nexus. The insurance research and analysis firm found that 78 percent …

Survey: 60% of Seniors Use Cell Phones While Driving

The distracted driving habits of young drivers have received a lot of media attention, with reports of Snapchatting, tweeting, texting and other dangerous behaviors. However, there has been a lack of data on whether seniors also engage in these behaviors …

National Security Group Estimates Cost of Spring Storm Losses

The National Security Group, Inc., released estimates of 2017 year to date spring storm losses incurred by property/casualty subsidiary National Security Fire & Casualty, a primarily personal lines insurer offering coverage in 10 states, and a preliminary estimate of the …

The Case of the Water-Soaked Grandfather Clock

Although our technology has allowed us to build extremely accurate atomic clocks regulated by the vibrations of cesium or ammonia atoms, mechanically powered clocks with cable anchors, chime rods, weights and swinging pendulums are still admired and manufactured today. Even …

Washington Drivers Face New Distracted Driving Penalties

Holding a phone while driving in Washington state becomes illegal in 2019 once Gov. Jay Inslee signs a distracted driving measure passed by the Legislature. “I am just thrilled that we have been able to forge a step forward on …

Widow Says South Carolina Plant Negligent in Blast, Husband’s Death

The widow of a South Carolina plastics plant worker who was killed when a pipe exploded and hot chemicals were sprayed on him has sued his employer, saying the company was negligent. In a federal wrongful death suit filed Wednesday, …

Move Over Drones, Flying Cars Ready to Sell

It may not be quite like the Jetsons, but for over a million dollars you too can soon fly around in a car. A Slovakian company called AeroMobil unveiled on Thursday its version of a flying car, a light-framed plane …

Arizona House Give Initial OK to Teen Texting While Driving Ban

The Arizona House has given initial approval to legislation banning texting or other cellphone use by drivers with only a learner’s permit or during the first six months teenagers have a regular license – a major move after years of …

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