West News How Did the Maui Fire Spread so Quickly? Overgrown Gully, Stubborn Embers May Be Key September 28, 2023 By Michael Biesecker, Jennifer Mcdermott and Bernard Condon Melted remains of an old car tire. Heavily burned trees. A charred stump of an abandoned utility pole. Investigators are... Read More
Editor's Picks Midwest News Illinois Appellate Panel Relieves Freight Broker of Liability for $18M Jury Verdict September 28, 2023 By Jim Sams A freight broker is not liable for an $18 million jury award to the mother of a teenage boy who... Read More
Kia, Hyundai Recall 3.37 Million US Vehicles over Fire Risks September 27, 2023 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON –– Hyundai and Kia are recalling a combined 3.37 million vehicles in the United States due to the risk... Read More
Southeast News Could Appeal Decision in Florida Roof Case Lead to More Expert Witness Challenges? September 27, 2023 By William Rabb Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co. will have to go back to court to show how an insured’s roof expert... Read More
East News Insurance Broker in Menendez Case Allegedly Got Senator’s Help With Fraud Charge September 27, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson The defendants in the corruption case involving U.S. Senator Robert Menendez include a former New Jersey insurance broker who was... Read More
New Cars Are Supposed to Be Getting Safer. So Why Are Fatalities on the Rise? September 27, 2023 By Travis Loller NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alyssa Milligan was someone who intuitively knew when another person needed help, encouragement or a kind... Read More
International News Ukrainian Boat Captain Found Guilty in Hungary for 2019 Danube Collision that Killed at Least 27 September 27, 2023 By Justin Spike BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The captain of a river cruise boat that collided with another vessel in Hungary`s capital in... Read More
International News Bermuda Premier Says `Sophisticated and Deliberate’ Cyberattack Hobbles Government Services September 27, 2023 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A major cyberattack has hobbled government operations in Bermuda, with officials struggling to restore... Read More
Viewpoint: Building Damage Assessments for HVAC&R Systems and Components September 27, 2023 By Keith Madigan Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems and equipment are often included in residential and light commercial building damage loss claims or... Read More
Southeast News 2 Public Adjusters Among 4 Arrested in Attempted Homeowners Insurance Scam September 27, 2023 By Claims Journal staff Authorities in Florida announced the arrest of two licensed public adjusters, a person posing as a public adjuster and the... Read More