NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Tesla’s Recall Effectiveness and Requests Detailed Information

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has initiated an investigation to assess the effectiveness of Tesla’s recall remedies and has requested detailed information from the automaker.
May 7, 2024 Auto Risk Management Technology California District Of Columbia

Underinsured Motorist Rates Remain High Across the US

Nearly 16% of U.S. drivers in 2022 were underinsured, unable to fully cover damages or injuries caused in accidents, highlighting a significant insurance gap.
April 24, 2024 Auto Liability Colorado District Of Columbia Georgia Kentucky Louisiana

Maryland Insurance Professional Sentenced for Major Theft from Title Company

A former insurance producer in Maryland pleads guilty to a significant theft scheme, resulting in a year of incarceration and restitution orders.
April 8, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property District Of Columbia Maryland Virginia

Generative AI Revolutionizing the Insurance Industry, Prompts Innovation Funding Surge

In the face of generative AI’s rapid growth, insurance industry leaders are fast-tracking innovation and funding for digital strategies.
November 14, 2023 Education & Training Risk Management Technology Underwriting District Of Columbia

Rethinking Road Rules: U.S. Cities Contemplate ’Right on Red’ Prohibition to Safeguard Pedestrians

A dramatic rise in accidents killing or injuring pedestrians and bicyclists has led to a myriad of policy and infrastructure changes.
November 7, 2023 Auto Legislation & Regulation Liability Risk Management California District Of Columbia Illinois Michigan Washington

Honda Recalls 563K+ CR-Vs In Cold-Weather States Over Salt-Related Corrosion

Honda is recalling 563,711 older-model CR-Vs in 22 cold-weather states and Washington, D.C., because an accumulation of road salt can cause the vehicle’s rear trailing arm to corrode and detach, which could lead to a crash.
April 10, 2023 Auto Subrogation Connecticut Delaware District Of Columbia Illinois Iowa

Court Advances COVID Business Interruption Case For Sports Teams Owner

A federal district court has refused to entirely dismiss COVID-19 business interruption litigation filed by the owner of several Washington, D.C., professional sports teams, based on its coverage’s communicable disease provisions.
March 9, 2023 Litigation Property District Of Columbia

Insurer Fights Back in COVID Droplet Lawsuit

An insurance company filed a document Monday asking the D.C. Court of Appeals not to consider the question of whether the presence of COVID-19 droplets cause ‘physical loss and damage’ in the next stage of GW’s lawsuit against the company.
November 23, 2022 Litigation Property District Of Columbia

Policyholder Cannot Collect $22M Claim From Reinsurers, Brokers

A policyholder cannot sidestep its insurer by collecting a $22 million claim from 10 reinsurers and insurance brokers, a federal appeals court said Friday, in a ruling involving a Willis Towers Watson PLC captive manager.
April 27, 2022 Litigation District Of Columbia New York

Vehicle Thefts Rise, Carjackings Increase By Triple Digits In Some Large Cities

Major cities across the US have seen an ‘unprecedented’ surge in auto thefts and carjackings in recent years, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has warned.

Testifying before a US Senate Committee on the issue of car thefts, NICB president and CEO David Glawe spoke not only of the rise in auto theft cases, but also discussed the apparent connection between car stealing and other serious violent crimes.
March 9, 2022 Auto District Of Columbia Illinois Louisiana New York Pennsylvania

FEMA Maps Hugely Underestimate US Flood Damage Risk

Researchers have used artificial intelligence to predict where flood damage is likely to happen in the continental United States. The findings suggest that recent flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency do not capture the full extent of flood risk.
March 3, 2022 Catastrophe Property District Of Columbia Florida Louisiana Missouri North Carolina

Patients Could Get ER Bills as Insurer Moves to Deny Claims it Deems Non-Emergent

Insurance giant UnitedHealthcare is cracking down on unnecessary emergency room visits with a new policy starting July 1 that the American Hospital Association says will jeopardize patients’ health and threaten them with financial penalties.
June 10, 2021 Life & Health Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Connecticut

Toyota’s Fuel Pump Recall Now Covers Nearly 6M Vehicles Worldwide

Toyota expanded a worldwide fuel pump recall to a total of 5.84 million vehicles for a defect that could cause the part to fail. In the United States, the total number of vehicles involved in this safety recall is now approximately 3.34 million vehicles.
October 30, 2020 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Multiple Industries To Be Affected By Nationwide Availability Of Flood Risk Scores

As Hurricane Laura bears down on the Gulf Coast, residents are preparing for what could be a historic storm surge.
August 26, 2020 Property Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Isaias Produced Fierce Wind, Devastating Flooding Along East Coast

Whipping winds from Tropical Storm Isaias brought down trees and knocked out power for millions along the East Coast on Tuesday, with hurricane-strong gusts blasting atop Mount Washington in New Hampshire.
August 5, 2020 Auto Property Delaware District Of Columbia Maryland New Hampshire New York

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