Risk
Data Suggests Increasing Weather Catastrophes in Hawaii
Hurricane-fueled flash floods and mudslides. Lava that creeps into neighborhoods. Fierce drought that materializes in a flash and lingers. Earthquakes. And now, deadly fires that burn block after ...
3 Emerging Risks to Watch: The Rise of Robotics, Infrastructure Spending, Vehicle Subscriptions
Years ago, it may have been hard to imagine a time when robots could have nine-to-five jobs and handle household chores, drivers could subscribe to luxury vehicle features like heated seats, and big ...
Midsize Cars Struggle With Rear Seat Safety: IIHS
New analysis released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) highlights a known safety issue with rear seats—submarining beneath the lapbelt—putting a passenger at risk for internal ...
Target Execs Say Problem With Stolen Goods Stabilizing
Big-box retailer Target said on Wednesday that losses caused by theft and organized retail crime, which had spiked in the first half of the year, are showing signs of stabilizing. Target shares were ...
Fun Equals Risk. Sigh.
Those in the insurance industry tend to view everything through a lens of risk and responsibility. Sure, that game/sport/amusement/party looks like a good time, but what horrible thing could happen? ...
Insured Property Losses From Lahaina Wildfire Estimated at $3.2B
The insured property losses resulting from the deadly and damaging wildfire that broke out on Aug. 8 in the town of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui has been estimated at around $3.2 billion, ...
Tesla Autopilot Legal, Ethical Questions Remain After Criminal Case Ends
A criminal prosecution against a Tesla driver in Los Angeles County ended on Tuesday, the final step of a case believed to be the first time in the U.S. prosecutors brought felony charges against a ...
Study: Contractors See Productivity, Profit Gains From Automating Fleet Safety
Contractors that use technology to track the operation and maintenance of their vehicles and equipment see improved safety on projects, according to new data published by Dodge Construction Network, ...