Claims - January 2014

[AUTO]

Top Five States for Large and Mid-Sized Car Theft

By Hannah Bender, PropertyCasualty360.com

According to the NICB, 31,586 large and mid-sized vehicles were reported stolen in the U.S. between January 2009 and December 2012. The vast majority of rides were mid-sized, making up nearly 70 percent of this category total.

CFA, Industry Renew Credit Scoring Debate After Latest Report

By Bonnie Cavanaugh, PropertyCasualty360.com

Rates for identical drivers can vary as much as 100 percent, depending on credit scores. In response to CFA’s report, insurance experts maintain that credit scores are still an effective predictor of risk.

[INVESTIGATIVE & FORENSICS]

Batons and Bullets: Protocol for Insurance ‘Battles” Developing

By Elizabeth Festa, PropertyCasualty360.com

Insurance fraud investigators are dealing with whether to wear protective gear, carry guns, and respond with baton techniques to defend themselves during interviews with subjects, who may be violent.

Florida Undercover Agents Bust 9 for Workers’ Comp, Contractor Fraud By Christina Bramlet, PropertyCasualty360.com

Like consumers and the companies that insure them, employees need protection from shady contractors, including those who fail to obtain workers’ comp coverage and the appropriate licensures.

[LOSS LITIGATION]

FINRA Amendments to Discovery Guide: Need-to-Know Info. for Claims

By Joel Wertman, member, Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin

The recent amendments are the first significant changes to the guide since May 16, 2011. Here, we examine three key components of their impact on discovery standards for securities claims.

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