Thursday, 21 November 2013

Daily Headlines: Thursday, November 21, 2013

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November 21, 2013
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National

Three Stages in the Auto Insurance Claim Process

The first few hours-and days following a vehicle accident are stuffed with stress and honest confusion for most insured drivers. Many yearn ...

Few Support Delaying Changes in Flood Insurance

Efforts to delay implementation of changes in the federal flood insurance program have run into roadblocks on both sides of Capitol Hill. ...

Ford to Inspect 386,000 Cars for Steering Trouble

Ford Motor Co. will inspect 386,000 large sedans in the U.S. to make sure they don't have a steering problem that caused a recall in ...

Brain Still Injured from Concussion After Symptoms Fade

After a mild concussion, special brain scans show evidence of brain abnormalities four months later, when symptoms from the concussion have ...

Arch Insurance Group Announces New Side A D&O Policy

Arch Insurance Group, a member of Arch Capital Group Ltd., announced a new, specialized management liability product in the U.S.: ARCH ...

WSI Announces New Interactive Weather Dashboard

Weather Services International, a global weather solutions provider, announced the launch of WeatherFX Response, an interactive, executive ...
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East

Eastern Pennsylvania Man Gets Probation for Claiming to be Judge

The attorney for an eastern Pennsylvania man who pleaded no contest to claiming to be a district judge while making a car insurance claim ...

Long Island Doctor Cleared of Insurance Scheme

A Long Island, N.Y., doctor has been acquitted of participating in a $275 million scheme to defraud no-fault auto insurers. Joseph Vitoulis ...

Connecticut Opens 2 More Superstorm Sandy Relief Centers

The state of Connecticut is opening two additional intake centers to help homeowners seeking disaster assistance for losses caused by last ...

'80s Pop Star Springfield Testifies in New York Injury Lawsuit

A trial has begun in the lawsuit of an upstate New York woman who's suing 1980s pop star Rick Springfield for injuries she says she ...
Midwest

Forecasters Say at Least 11 Twisters Hit Illinois

Meteorologists with the National Weather Service say preliminary surveys show at least 11 tornadoes touched down in Illinois during ...

Former Football Players Sue NCAA Over Concussions

Three former college football players have filed a federal lawsuit in Minnesota alleging that NCAA did not inform former players about the ...

Village for Flood Volunteers in Minot Shuts Down

A faith-based effort to provide housing for flood recovery volunteers in Minot has ended 17 months after the historic Souris River flood ...

Ohio DOI Announces October Fraud and Enforcement Cases

Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor announced several fraud and enforcement cases closed by the Department in ...
Southeast

Forestry Group Offers Reward in Machine Vandalism

The Jefferson Davis County Forestry Association is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those ...

West Virginia Considers Possible Ban on Exotic Animals

West Virginia lawmakers are considering whether to ban the ownership of such exotic animals as tigers and alligators within the state. ...

Alabama Rail Line Reopens After Derailment, Oil Spill

A railroad reopened a section of track 10 days after the fiery derailment of a train carrying crude oil in west Alabama, but state ...
South Central

Sheriff Takes Over Law Enforcement in Louisiana Town

With the end of the Sorrento Police Department's liability insurance coverage just a few hours away, the Town Council voted 5-0 to select ...

Ousted Flood Board Member Touting New Organization

Historian John Barry is helping launch a new organization formed to boost public support for a south Louisiana flood control board's ...
West

Montana State Fund Announces $12M in Dividends

The Montana State Fund has approved a $12 million dividend to be distributed among its policyholders. State Fund officials say the dividend ...

Insurer Sues Over 2011 Wind Farm Fire Losses

The insurance company that paid $2.4 million to cover losses from a fire wind farm fire is suing manufacturers that built parts of its ...

Audit Sees 'Lackluster' Oakland Fire Inspections

The city auditor says Oakland, Calif., must do a better job inspecting yards and making sure property owners clear away fire fuels in order ...

Former Idaho Councilman Gets Jail Time for Fraud

A former councilman from the eastern Idaho town of Rigby has been sentenced to 150 days in jail and 10 years of probation for insurance ...
International

From '04 Tsunami Recovery, Lessons for Philippines

The man who steered Indonesia to recovery after the 2004 tsunami has some cautionary words for the Philippines as it begins planning ...

UK Rejects G4S Repayment Offer for Overcharging

The British government on Tuesday rejected an offer from security firm G4S to refund more than 23 million pounds ($37 million) after the ...

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