“U.S. House Approves $1.7B Disaster Aid Package for Carolinas” (from Claims Journal)

By KEVIN FREKING for Claims Journal The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed legislation that would provide $1.7 billion to help residents of the Carolinas and

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Zurich head on the need to look at claims as cost pressure rises

By Lucy Hook for Business Insurance Claims transformation is being pushed to the top of insurers’ agendas thanks to a changing marketplace, heightened customer expectations,

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Ambrosia Beetle (PSHB) is Eating Southern California

By Ian Gray, BCMA, CTSP During my first week of work, in September 2016, as the new City Arborist in Claremont, California, my supervisor handed

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Researchers Tally Most Expensive U.S. Hurricane Season Ever

By Brian K. Sullivan | November 28, 2017 This year’s U.S. Atlantic hurricane season is officially the most expensive ever, racking up $202.6 billion in damages since the formal start

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Am I covered if my neighbor’s tree falls on my house?

BY MIKE OWEN Right about now you may be wondering: “If a tree falls and hits my house, am I covered by insurance?” Especially: “What

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How to Prevent Your Trees and Your House from Meeting

By:  Barry Davis, Chubb That beautiful old oak tree in front of your home was your pride and joy, until it fell on the roof

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“10 Subrogation Mistakes Insurance Companies Keep Making”

Excerpt from www.claimsjournal.com article “10 Subrogation Mistakes Insurance Companies Keep Making” by Gary Wickert July 6, 2017   “(3) THE PARABLE OF THE PEBBLES: Lack

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