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Claims Headlines for August 3, 2022

 
 

Reinsurers Point to Climate Change as Insured Catastrophe Losses Surpass $30B for Half Year

An earthquake in Japan, flooding in Australia and winter storms in Europe were among catastrophes that caused more than $30 billion in...
 

After the Rain Comes the Heat in Flooded Kentucky Towns

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- The rain that unleashed massive floods in Appalachian mountain communities was diminishing on Tuesday, leaving...
 

Rain Aids in Fight Against California Wildfire That Killed 2

YREKA, Calif. (AP) -- When ash began to fall and his throat was burning from the smoke, Franklin Thom decided it was time to leave the...
 

In Towns Plagued by Raw Sewage, EPA Promises Relief

HAYNEVILLE, Ala. (AP) -- When there's heavy rain, human waste from the pond of sewage across the street from Charlie Mae Holcomb's home...
 

Viewpoint: Recognize and Plan for Health Care Cybersecurity Risks

It's no secret that the health care industry is a prime target for cybercriminals. Despite efforts to combat ransomware, legal experts...
 

Frustrating Recovery Could be Hurricane Harbinger for South

EUTAW, Ala. (AP) -- There's not much in Greene County, a place that stands out even in impoverished west Alabama for its neediness. So...
 

Family of California Shooting Victims Sue Gun Distributor

Family members of some of the people killed or wounded during a 2019 shooting at a California garlic festival are suing the companies...
 

Bishop Accused in Lawsuit of Abusing Child Decades Ago

BOSTON (AP) -- A former parishioner at a Massachusetts church has filed a lawsuit alleging he was sexually abused as a child more than 30...
 
 

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Research and Webinars

 
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The Commerce Bank Approach to Claims Payment Processing

Understanding the digital claims payment experience doesn't need to be complicated. That's why the CommercePayments® team at...
 
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Do Data-Driven Solutions Outperform Human Experience and Expertise?

While many adjusters might argue Claims Handling is an art, researchers think otherwise. They're beginning to turn to science to...
 
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How A.I. and Sensor Technology Are Paving the Future for Claims

There are two major challenges facing insurance claims professionals today: climate change and human behavior. Loss ratios are...
 
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Editor's Picks

 

Ordinance-or-Law Endorsement Entitles Mall Owner to Roof Replacement, 8th Circuit Says

The ordinance-or-law endorsement in a commercial property policy may require Cincinnati Insurance Co. to pay $1.3 million to replace a...
 

Appeals Court Reverses Verdict Against Surgeon in Spinal Implant Kickback Case

A federal appellate court overturned a $5.5 million jury verdict against a Missouri orthopedic surgeon who is accused in a whistleblower...
 

Appellate Court Upholds Rule Allowing Longer Hours for Commercial Drivers

A federal appellate court on Tuesday upheld rules adopted during the Trump administration that allowed commercial drivers engaged in...
 

Viewpoint: Jury Blasts Defense with a $464.5 Million Nuclear Verdict

Plaintiffs' California dreamin' became a reality when a Los Angeles jury went nuclear with a verdict of $464.6 million after an...
 

Auto Claimants Waiting Longer for Collision Repairs

Auto claimants are waiting longer for collision repairs -- 4.5 days longer this spring compared to the same period last year, according...
 

Allianz Notes Rising Business Interruption Costs in Global Claims Report

The number of contingent business-interruption claims more than tripled in 2021 as a deep freeze in Texas shut down much of the state's...
 
 
 
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