NTSB Finds Washington Bridge Collapse Was Due to Systematic Errors July 17, 2014 By RACHEL LA CORTE Insufficient route planning, a distracted pilot driver and an inadequate permitting process by the state of Washington all played a...
AIR Worldwide Releases Updated Severe Thunderstorm Model for the U.S. July 16, 2014 Catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide (AIR) announced that it has updated its Severe Thunderstorm Model for the United States....
In the Era of Information, Insurers Must Understand the Cross-Section of Claims and Data July 16, 2014 By Bob Crowley The value and impact of data could not be any more present, and important, in each of our lives today....
Questions to Ask in Cases Involving Leases, Rental Agreements and Other Contracts July 16, 2014 By Kevin D. Bush, managing partner, San Diego office of Cozen O'Connor In many subrogation cases, the recovery specialist is confronted with one or more “writings,” including a lease, rental agreement or...
Minor Damage Reported After 2 Oklahoma City Earthquakes July 16, 2014 Minor damage has been reported after back-to-back earthquakes hit an Oklahoma City suburb early Tuesday. The U.S. Geological Survey says...
Fire Damage at Wisconsin Manufacturing Plant Estimated at $2M July 16, 2014 Officials say damages from weekend fire at a Merrill, Wis., manufacturer are estimated at $2 million. Fire Chief Dave Savone...
No Injuries in Virginia Train Derailment July 16, 2014 No injuries or hazardous spills have been reported after 14 Norfolk Southern Corp. railroad cars carrying automobiles and fingernail polish...
Car Crashes Number 1 Cause of Teen Deaths in New York July 16, 2014 The facts couldn’t be clearer: Car accidents are the number-one cause of accidental deaths in children ages 0-19 nationally. The...
Filmmakers in Georgia Train Crash Jailed Briefly July 16, 2014 By RUSS BYNUM Two filmmakers charged with manslaughter in connection with a train crash that killed a member of their movie crew have...
Aon Affinity Completes Acquisition of National Flood Services July 16, 2014 Aon Affinity, the consumer, association and program business of Aon Risk Solutions, has completed its acquisition of StoneRiver National Flood...