Claims & Reserving
Massive Bird Flu Epidemic Slashes U.S. Egg Output, Turkey Production
The U.S. government reversed its outlook for bigger egg production this year and now expects that output will fall for the first time since 2008 after the worst domestic outbreak of bird flu ever ...
Amtrak Crash Investigation Continues; Engineer Remembers Very Little
Amtrak began clearing overturned cars and replacing track in efforts to reopen the Northeast Corridor line as investigators sought to interview the engineer who is said to have no recollection of the ...
Amtrak Train in Fatal Accident Reportedly Traveled Twice the Speed Limit
The New York-bound Amtrak train that derailed in Philadelphia, killing seven and injuring more than 200, was traveling at about 100 miles per hour, twice the speed limit, according to an official ...
Coalition Demands Well Moratorium in Oklahoma Quake Areas
A coalition of environmental and grassroots organizations is calling for a moratorium in Oklahoma on the use of wastewater disposal wells by the oil and natural gas industry in areas where they may ...
Cyber Risk Shortfall: Company Property Assets More Broadly Protected Than IT
A new industry survey underscores how companies aren't yet adequately covering their information technology risks, even as as cyber vulnerabilities rapidly become more costly and serious. Among the ...
Jury Favors Deloitte in Trial Alleging Faulty Audit Before Insurance Company Collapse
The question loomed for years: Was Deloitte & Touche LLP liable for allegedly faulty audits of Florida's Poe Financial Group, whose three property insurance subsidiaries went insolvent after a ...
BP Can Now Appeal Certain Gulf Spill Damages Claims
A U.S. federal appeals court said on Friday BP Plc deserves the right to appellate review of some damage claims awarded to people and businesses in connection with the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. ...
FAA, Berkshire Hathaway to Partner on Commercial Drone Tests
The Federal Aviation Administration said it would work with two private U.S. companies to test commercial drones that can fly beyond an operator's line of sight, a precursor to sophisticated drone ...