Last month, two large fires caused resident evacuations and closed local schools. Each fire started at local factories, one an oil refinery and the other a mulch producer. The factory fires were both eventually contained with minimal damage to nearby homes and businesses. The scare left local owners wondering how they could protect their property […]
A Southwest Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing last week due to engine failure. National Transportation Safety Board investigators believe that the engine failed when an engine fan blade broke mid flight, resulting in one passenger death. Southwest Flight 1380 took off from LaGuardia Airport and was headed to Dallas before the engine […]
At the start of Day 2 of NERCOMP 2018, Envision Technology Advisors‘ Todd Knapp talks about Cybersecurity Liability and insurance with John Grise of Worldwide Facilities, LLC. Todd Knapp: Good morning everybody! It is day 2 here at the NERCOMP Conference 2018 and this morning I ran a panel discussion and it was a ton […]
A new insurance market is becoming more common as a result of recent events. The demand for active shooter insurance (also known as active assailant insurance) is being sought out by school districts, office buildings, and concert halls looking to supplement their general liability policies. Most general liability policies do not specify coverage in the […]
The state attorney general of Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit against Uber this month after the ride-sharing app failed to tell at least 13,500 Pennsylvania Uber drivers that their information had been hacked. Pennsylvania state law states that victims of a data breach must be notified within a “reasonable” amount of time. Uber did not warn […]
Cigar Insurance USA, based in Providence, RI is a national commercial property and casualty program broker. They have a mission to help tobacconists throughout the U.S. navigate the tough insurance environment facing the tobacco industry. As a service to the membership of the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR), Cigar Insurance USA will […]
Drugmakers Purdue Pharma LP have decided to stop marketing their painkiller OxyContin to doctors’ offices. This comes after a U.S. District Judge Dan Polster demanded for change and “impact” on the current opioid epidemic. Polster is in charge of over 200 lawsuits filed against drugmakers by local governments. Cities and counties have accused drug makers […]
Opioid addiction and overdose is at a peak, causing an epidemic in the United States. Researchers are finding that overprescription of painkillers are leading to the spike in addiction and overdoses. Medical marijuana advocates are pushing for a restructuring of the system where marijuana is prescribed over opioids in pain management. The problem for these […]
A helicopter had to make a crash landing in South Carolina last week. The helicopter was being operated by a student pilot and instructor when a civilian operated drone appeared in front of them. Trying to evade the crash, the tail of the helicopter hit a tree forcing a crash landing. The Federal Aviation Administration […]
Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures can cause many problems for business owners. Exterior damage and leaks can be caused by snowfall, but property owners also have to be diligent about frozen pipes. In the event that a water pipe bursts, business owners can face damage costs as well as loss of income. New York City’s […]