Drinking an Driving... Chatting and Texting... any difference?Source: Claims Magazine
A study conducted by Carnegie Mellon University has shown that talking on a cell phone while driving causes the drivers to make some of the same driving errors that are common among those driving under the influence of alcohol.
Class-action lawyer big pay-out Source: National Underwriter Life & Health
"A lawyer who once organized class-action lawsuits against insurers and other companies has agreed to pay a $10 million fine and accept a sentence of up to 33 months in prison in connection with allegations that his firm paid many of the lead plaintiffs in the cases."
Insurance Company USAA Tops Businessweek....'Customer Service Champs'Source: foxbusiness.com
It's no surprise to me that USAA hits the top again year after year. Other insurance companies, like State Farm and Amica always place high as well. I was insured with State Farm for many years, then found USAA premiums to be lower and the claims service to be just as good.
Attorneys file Municipal Derivatives Antitrust Class Action Source: insurancenewsnet.com
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia file a class action lawsuit against thirty seven leading banks, insurance companies, and brokers alleging widespread price-fixing and bid-rigging in the multi-billion dollar municipal derivatives industry dating back to 1992.
Useful tool, or invasion of privacy?Source: Claims Magazine
If only parents could get access to this "black box", the world would be a better place. Could this be an invasion of privacy? What's next, insurance companies monitoring these devices to get access to our driving habits?