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Training the People Behind the Claims Assessments: Allstate Claims University
Late last week, Allstate unveiled Allstate Claims University, a 33,000-square-foot campus in Dallas, complete with hands-on property and auto labs—immersive training environments representing ...
What to Know About the Salmonella Outbreak in the U.S.
U.S. health authorities are currently investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to fresh jalapeño peppers. The investigation is being carried out jointly by the ...
As Wildfires Destroy and Displace, APCIA Says Congress Must Pass Fix Our Forests Act
Wildfires have again become a major headline as about 10% of the population of Spokane, Washington has been ordered to leave their homes, and hundreds of structures have been destroyed. As of Aug. 9, ...
Major Hedge Funds Targeted in Wave of Attempted Cyber Attacks
Hackers launched a wave of sophisticated attacks on Wall Street firms in recent days, targeting information systems at major money managers, according to people familiar with the matter. Point72 ...
Global Wildfire Surge Hits U.S., Propelled by Rising Temperatures
The U.S. is enduring one of its worst wildfire seasons in years, with blazes scorching millions of acres. It's part of a global pattern of hot, dry conditions that favor fires becoming more common ...
The Car Remembers What Happened; Human Beings Can’t
At 22 years old, as a claims adjuster trainee, I began taking accounts from people who had been in accidents. One of the head-scratchers I heard most consistently was that the other driver was ...
Are We Measuring the Value of Claims AI or Simply Measuring Its Activity?
Imagine a claims leadership meeting a year after the organization introduced a new AI platform. The dashboard looks encouraging. Documents are being summarized. Demand packages are being reviewed ...
Bill to Curb Staged Accidents Introduced in Senate
The industry trades have come out to support the latest effort on Capitol Hill to thwart staged accidents. Sen. Ashley Moody on July 22 introduced the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act. About a ...