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28 07, 2016

2 State AGs Refuse House Republicans’ Subpoenas Over Climate Change

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The New York and Massachusetts attorneys general are refusing to comply with congressional subpoenas seeking records about their investigations into whether Exxon Mobil misled investors about man-made climate change. In an escalating political fight over global warming, the chairman of …

2 08, 2016

Tesla Searching for Explanation of Tesla Autopilot Crash

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Tesla Motors Inc. told U.S. Senate Commerce Committee staff it is considering two theories that may help explain what led to the May 7 fatal crash that killed a Florida man who was using the car’s “Autopilot” system, a person …

28 07, 2016

Local Fire Chief Credits ‘Pokemon Go’ Player with Saving Building

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Authorities say a man who was outside playing “Pokemon Go” helped save a burning Massachusetts building from severe damage. Sandwich Deputy Fire Chief John Burke said the man lived nearby and was in the parking lot playing the cellphone game …

28 07, 2016

New Jersey, Allstate Recover Millions in PIP Insurance Fraud Case

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New Jersey insurance officials said they have recovered $3.5 million in a personal injury insurance fraud case involving chiropractors, physicians, medical facilities, billing companies and others. In a case connected to the same operation, Allstate Insurance recovered more than $20 …

2 08, 2016

Effect of Tesla Crash on Public Views of Driverless Cars

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Consumers are more aware of self-driving cars, but slightly less interested in riding in them, according to two surveys conducted after a fatal crash of a Tesla equipped with self-driving technology. An online survey of more than 1,500 Americans in …

28 07, 2016

U.S., EU Report on Re/Insurance Covered Agreement Talks

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Representatives of the United States and the European Union met in Brussels this week to continue their joint negotiations for a bilateral agreement on insurance and reinsurance measures. “Both sides continued to discuss in good faith matters relating to group …

2 08, 2016

New Hampshire Town Wary of ‘Peeping Drones’

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The growing concern around the country about “peeping drones” may have come to a town in New Hampshire. Police in Hollis say they’ve received more than 20 complaints about a drone flying outside people’s windows, usually late at night or …

2 08, 2016

Element Risk Management Acquires Singleton Insurance in Pennsylvania

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West Chester, Pennsylvania-based insurance agency Element Risk Management has finalized the acquisition of Singleton Insurance in Ickesburg, Pennsylvania. Terms were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Element Risk’s footprint throughout Pennsylvania. Singleton Insurance will continue operations in Ickesburg. One owner, Vicky …

2 08, 2016

$880 Billion of Homes in Danger of Being Underwater, Literally

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When talking about housing, “underwater” usually means you owe more on a mortgage than the home is actually worth. If climate change continues apace, that term could take on a much more literal meaning. Rising sea levels could soak homeowners for $882 billion, according to …

28 07, 2016

CNA’s Tatum Named Head of AXIS Insurance’s U.S. Programs

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John Tatum has joined AXIS Insurance as executive vice president and head of U.S. Programs. In this new position, he is responsible for all programs and binding authorities for AXIS Insurance across the U.S. market. Tatum reports directly to Carlton …