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In the long conflict between insurance carriers and public claims adjusters, Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has unexpectedly altered the rules of engagement in a way that could have a big impact on some adjusters’ livelihood. And a public adjuster …
Via: Claims Journal
U.S. officials are warning businesses to brace for potential Iranian cyberattacks following American airstrikes on the country’s nuclear sites, an event that experts say could draw a relatively small response from hackers. A bulletin from the Department of Homeland Security …
Via: Claims Journal
Oregon’s workers’ compensation rates were among the lowest in the nation last year, according to an analysis released from the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services. The rates reflect statewide effort in workplace safety and cost control, according to …
Via: Claims Journal
Employers Mutual Casualty Company Insurance named Brian Fuller chief claims officer. Fuller will oversee claims, claims operations, and EMC Claims Solutions, a third-party administrator. Fuller has been with EMC since 1998, starting as a claims adjuster. Throughout the years, he …
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A U.S. judge granted preliminary approval on Friday to a $177-million settlement that resolves lawsuits against AT&T over breaches in 2024 that exposed personal information belonging to tens of millions of the telecom company’s customers. U.S. District Judge Ada Brown …
Via: Claims Journal
The first major heat wave of the year is expected to bring extreme heat, high humidity and dangerous outdoor working conditions to millions across the central and eastern U.S. over the weekend into next week. AccuWeather meteorologists say the heat …
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The U.S. Supreme Court sided on Friday with fuel producers that had opposed California’s standards for vehicle emissions and electric cars under a federal air pollution law, agreeing that their legal challenge to the mandates should not have been dismissed. …
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Aflac Inc. said a recent cybersecurity breach could have given intruders unauthorized access to customers’ personal information, including Social Security numbers, as well as health and claims data. The insurer also said Friday it contained the hack within hours of …
Via: Claims Journal
A $361 million lawsuit was lodged in a South African court by a Japanese insurer for a claim arising from flood damages suffered in 2022 by Toyota’s plant near Durban.
Via: Claims Journal
Tesla is expected to tiptoe into its long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, as soon as Sunday with about 10 of its Model Y SUVs that will operate within strict limits. CEO Elon Musk has said the company is being …
Via: Claims Journal