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US Rail Industry Defends Safety Record Amid Staffing Cuts

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Even as railroads are operating longer and longer freight trains that sometimes stretch for miles, the companies have drastically reduced staffing levels, prompting unions to warn that moves meant to increase profits could endanger safety and …

How to Reduce Delays in Claims Handling

Too many people, too much delay — the claims process is burdened with system delay issues much of the time, say two industry experts. Insurers, themselves, may be to blame because some well-known carriers within the industry advertise warp speed …