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Is Trampoline Install Covered by Landscapers Insurance Policy? A.I. Says Yes
Is the installation of an in-ground trampoline considered landscaping work, covered by a landscaper's liability insurance policy? Artificial intelligence programs suggest that it is. But human judges ...
Legal Finance Firm Burford to Join Russell Indexes
Burford Capital, the leading global provider of legal finance, is expected to join the broad-market Russell 3000® and small-cap Russell 2000® Indexes at the conclusion of the 2024 Russell U.S. ...
Where the AI Risks Are: Swiss Re’s Top 10 Ranking by Industry
The insurance industry came in sixth in a ranking of 10 major industries based on current AI risk, and seventh based on future risk, with health care replacing IT as the most exposed sector in the ...
Lemonade Exec: AI Getting the Right Claims to the Right Adjuster
AI Jim, the chatbot that handles claims for InsurTech Lemonade, is renowned for its ability to handle claims in seconds. Two seconds to be exact. That was the time it took the chatbot to settle a ...
High Court: E-Scooter Rider Hit by Car Not Pedestrian, No PIP Benefits
A man injured when he was hit by a car while he was operating a low speed Segway electric scooter is not entitled to personal injury protection (PIP) benefits under New Jersey's no-fault auto ...
Over 700 Tornado Reports Filed in 2024, Above Historical Average: AccuWeather
Approximately 700 preliminary tornado reports have been filed so far in 2024, above the historical average for this time of year, according to AccuWeather Global Weather Center. The roughly 700 ...
Exxon Is Hit With $726M Verdict Over Benzene and Cancer
A jury in Philadelphia found Exxon Mobil Corp. liable for $725.5 million in damages due a former mechanic who claimed its petroleum products exposed him to benzene that caused his cancer, according ...
Nuclear Verdicts Surged to $14.5 Billion in 2023: Report
Nuclear verdicts of at least $10 million reached a 15-year high in 2023, while 27 verdicts were "thermonuclear," or more than $100 million, according to a new study by research firm Marathon ...