Monday 29 April 2013

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April 29, 2013

Top 10 for the Past Week

1.Evolution of the Roof Risk Part 1: the Roof Problem
Apr 22, 2013 -- Insured thunderstorm losses are much higher than they have ever been, and there is no sign that they will return to lower levels any time soon.  Moreover, the current state of the insurance industry—from the focus on heavy marketing to standard ...
2.State by State Look at Driving Rules for Older Drivers
Sep 19, 2012 -- A 50-state look at the varying rules across the nation governing drivers' licenses for older adults. ALABAMA: Licenses are renewed every four years for all drivers, with no additional requirements for older drivers. A legislative committee ...
3.WeatherBug Releases U.S. Summer Season Forecast
Apr 23, 2013 -- Following last year's below-average rainfalls and above-average temperatures that brought drought conditions to nearly two-thirds of the U.S., the WeatherBug Meteorology Team at Earth Networks is releasing its 2013 U.S. Summer Forecast. WeatherBug ...
4.Should Insurers Consider Apologies in Claims Handling?
Apr 26, 2013 -- Despite the prevalence of apologies in our society –think Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, Mel Gibson and Bill Clinton – the idea of offering an apology as a result of a claim is rarely considered in the insurance industry, according to a recent ...
5.Thorough Investigation Key to Successful Claims Handling
Apr 24, 2013 -- A thorough claims investigation includes a review of coverage, negligence and damages, according to Barbara J. Mandell, an experienced California insurance defense attorney and Ken Oswald, regional vice president of claims for Access General ...
6.State Farm Names Top Ten States With Most Hail Losses
Apr 18, 2013 -- Wind and hail storms remain some of the most frequent and severe causes of property damage. This year the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) Research Center conducted the first-ever indoor hailstorm, in an effort to research ...
7.Woman Buys Home for $3,200, Gets $115K Settlement
Apr 17, 2013 -- A woman who bought a 110-year-old home from Kalamazoo for $3,200 has agreed to a $115,000 settlement with the city after she said officials failed to disclose the possibility it contained lead-based paint and blamed the home for her child's elevated ...
8.No Insurance Coverage in South Dakota Crash That Hurt 4 Boys
Apr 22, 2013 -- An insurance company does not have to cover a Rapid City woman for a crash because her policy expired 12 hours before she hit four boys on their bicycles, the South Dakota Supreme Court ruled Thursday. Tamara Bradford pleaded guilty to two counts of ...
9.Central Indiana Youth Sues Motorist Over Sledding Accident
Apr 23, 2013 -- A central Indiana youth is suing over a sledding accident in which he was injured when his sled struck a tree. Colin J. Walker's suit seeks damages from motorist David Smith for the January 2012 sledding accident. The Star Press reports the ...
10.Former NFL Player Charged With Insurance Fraud
Apr 15, 2013 -- A former National Football League linebacker is facing charges for what prosecutors say was a $1.5 million scheme to defraud a Sacramento insurance company. The U.S. attorney's office said Friday that 42-year-old Marcus Buckley, who played seven ...

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