Next year, deckhands on ships docked in California wont see many people on the wharf. Remote-controlled cranes towering 165 feet overhead will pluck containers from vessels holds, and driverless trucks guided by magnets embedded in the asphalt will carry cargo to robotic hoists in a sorting yard.
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 briefed on the data.
In 1997, Engle Martin & Associates, Inc. was formed with a comprehensive business philosophy: to provide the best insurance claim adjustment results in the industry, present the most talented personnel, foster an innovative and professional leadership team, and develop client-focused technology. Today, with 58 offices and 600+ employees, Engle Martin...
2015 will be an active year for Congress and state lawmakers, as they take on bills regarding transportation networks, tort reform, asbestos, financial regulation, e-commerce and natural disaster issues.
If you know what bumbershoot is, youre ahead of the curve. If not, a little background in the difference between Inland Marine and Ocean Marine coverage might be in order, before examining the state of both markets and whether producers might seek to do more business in them.
There is clear evidence that a robust commercial salvage program can improve the overall claims process, but it requires a strategic shift in thinking when it comes to this often ignored area. The benefits of a more systematic approach to salvage include: increasing transparencies for claims and streamlining the overall...