Protests Force EPA to Reverse Fire Hydrant Lead Restrictions Environmental rules that would have forced cities to use lead-free fittings for new fire hydrants will be withdrawn after lawmakers,... Read More
Michelin Recalls 1.2M Tires in U.S. Tire-maker Michelin says it is recalling about 1.2 million tires sold in the U.S. because an increasing number are experiencing... Read More
Electrical Fires Highest in December December is the deadliest month when it comes to home electrical fires, according to a recent consumer warning by Fremont... Read More
Clothing Company Recalls Girls’ Jackets Over Strangulation Risk A clothing company is recalling 756 girls jackets sold at Burlington Coat Factory stores in the U.S., saying drawstrings on... Read More
Statistics Indicate 1 in 14 Fell Prey to Identity Theft in 2012 The government says 1 out of every 14 Americans age 16 or older was a target or a victim of... Read More
PLRB Large Loss Conference Recap The 2013 Large Loss Conference, hosted by Ill.-based Property Loss Research Bureau, featured 25 sessions and provided professional development education... Read More
Actuaries Must Consider Homeowner Envy and Home Telematics in Future Pricing To price next year’s insurance, property/casualty actuaries need to know what trends are emerging right now. A wide-ranging discussion at... Read More
NHTSA Head Stepping Down After Four Years The top U.S. auto-safety regulator will step down, as his agency investigates fires in Tesla Motors Inc. electric cars and... Read More
Feds Publish List of 52 Bus Companies That Have Been Shut Down Federal bus safety regulators announced that they have shut down 52 companies in what they describe as a major nationwide... Read More
IKEA Recalls 23M Lamps Following Death of Child IKEA is recalling millions of children’s lamps following the death of a child who choked on the lamp’s cord. Another... Read More