Investigative & Forensics

Air Quality Sciences has released its new study on mold in homes, Air and Dust-borne Mycoflora in Houses Free of Water Damage and Fungal Growth.

A group of investigative experts has allied to form the United States Association of Professional Investigators, to provide education, training, and benefits to industry members.

Moulton Claim Service, a claim investigation and resolution firm in Colorado, has added two claim professionals to its staff.

The Forensic Expert Witness Association, Los Angeles Chapter, has named Lawrence Kaltman president, Michael Levittan vice president, and Barry Zalma secretary-treasurer for 2005.

Despite an increase in fatal work injuries during 2003, that year and the previous one were the lowest ever recorded by the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Extended-hours operations, with employees on the job outside of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., have significantly higher rates of absenteeism and turnover.

Louisiana's former insurance commissioner, who was jailed following a conviction on seven counts of making false statements to the FBI, has written a book detailing the rise and fall of his insurance career.

Eight states earned full marks for their workers' compensation programs, according to a recent study of OSHA data by Work Loss Data Institute.