The Future of Drones in the Insurance Industry March 7, 2014 By Denise Johnson After a catastrophe hits, mobile units filled with adjusters are on site to evaluate property damage. Flash forward five years...
Southeast States Battle Prescription Drug Abuse June 17, 2013 By Denise Johnson Deaths from prescription drug overdoses jumped 360 percent in the last decade in the Appalachian region, according to the Center...
Opioid Epidemic Plagues Workers’ Comp May 17, 2013 By Denise Johnson and Don Jergler Editor’s Note: This is part of a team report on opioid use by injured workers. For stories focused on particular...
Southeastern States Battle Against Prescription Drug/Opioid Abuse May 17, 2013 By Denise Johnson Editor’s Note: This is part of a team report on opioid use by injured workers. For the national story read:...
Yacht Fires Pose Challenge to Firefighters and Insurers February 25, 2013 By Denise Johnson Difficult to access and usually within confined spaces, yacht fires can grow into big losses quickly, posing challenges to both...
Insurer Reports Sandy Flood Claims Resolving Quickly February 14, 2013 By Denise Johnson A bulletin by the National Flood Insurance Program helped spur quicker processing of Sandy flood-related claims. Prior to the bulletin,...
Insurers Go Beyond Paying Claims for Sandy Victims November 21, 2012 By Denise Johnson According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Superstorm Sandy affected 16 states causing unprecedented damage to the East Coast. As...
Court: Illinois Teen Eligible for UIM Coverage Under Dad’s Business Auto Policy November 19, 2012 By Denise Johnson A teen injured in a car wreck is entitled to underinsured motorist coverage (UIM) under her father’s business auto policy...
Court: Illinois Teen Eligible for UIM Coverage Under Dad’s Business Auto Policy November 2, 2012 By Denise Johnson A teen injured in a car wreck is entitled to underinsured motorist coverage (UIM) under her father’s business auto policy...
Reviewing Premises and Dram Shop Liability Triggers August 6, 2012 By Denise Johnson Claims involving allegations of alcohol intoxication require careful analysis when determining what policy or policies may apply. Two common theories...