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Car Strikes Truck, Sends it Dangling Off Bridge in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) โ€” A tractor-trailer that was knocked dangling off a bridge over the Ohio River โ€” prompting a dramatic rescue of the driver โ€” was struck by a vehicle that had crossed into opposing traffic, Louisville Mayor Craig …

Boat Rental Protection, Direct-Action Truck Bills Moving Forward in Georgia Assembly

Georgia legislation that could have a significant impact on insurance litigation and losses for transportation-related businesses are moving forward in the state General Assembly. The Georgia House of Representatives late last month approved House Bill 994, which would give some …

Markets/Coverages: Loadsure Launches Motor Truck Cargo Insurance

Loadsure, the London-based insurtech MGA, announced the launch of motor truck cargo insurance, a data-powered insurance product, purpose-built for the logistics community. Called “Columbiaโ„ข – Motor Truck Cargo and Logistics Services Insurance,” the product targets SME enterprises and will provide …

Family of NFL QB Haskins Reaches Settlement After Death on Florida Interstate

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The estate of late NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins has reached a “partial settlement” in its lawsuit against the driver, the owner and the broker of the dump truck that struck and killed Haskins, the family`s …

5 Killed in Pennsylvania When RV Blows Tire, Crashes into Tractor-Trailer

A recreational vehicle blew a tire on an interstate highway in Pennsylvania, crossed the median and collided head-on with a tractor- trailer, killing four people in the RV and the truck driver, authorities said. The crash occurred around 8:50 p.m. …

Cleanup from Chemical Spill that Shut Down I-24 in Tennessee Could Take Time

Cleanup from a chemical spill and fire near Interstate 24 in Tennessee will take several days, after the interstate was shut down and nearby homes evacuated overnight on Thursday. Emergency responders were called to the scene just after 9 p.m. …

School Bus, Tanker Truck Collide, Sending 18 to Hospital in South Carolina

A school bus collided with a tanker truck in South Carolina, sending at least 18 people, mostly children, to the hospital, authorities said. The bus was carrying 36 passengers when it collided with the tanker at about 4 p. m. …

New Risk Retention Group Requirements in Question as Fla. Session Winds Down

Risk retention groups may not be the sexiest of insurance topics, but they have gained new attention this week after the Florida House of Representatives approved a bill that would require strong financial ratings for the groups that operate in …

Georgia Bill Would End Direct Action Suits Against Insurers in Truck Accidents

Truck insurers would be able to avoid being named as defendants in lawsuits filed after trucking accidents under a bill moving through the Georgia General Assembly. Senate Bill 191, reported favorably last week by the Senate Transportation Committee, would repeal …

Georgia Lawmakers Pare Back Bill that Would Increase Truck Weight Limits

Georgia lawmakers are watering down a bill to allow heavier trucks on state highways after widespread opposition to the original measure by state and local officials. Rep. Steven Meeks, a Screven Republican, described the changes as “just really paring this …