Record-High Sea Surface Temperatures Alarm Ocean Scientists Globally
Ocean temperatures have surged to unprecedented levels for over a year, alarming scientists about potential long-term ecological and meteorological impacts.
March 15, 2024
Catastrophe
Marine
Risk Management
Houston Fraud Scheme Uncovered: Over $433,000 in False Insurance Claims
A Houston woman and her accomplice face charges for using stolen identities to file fraudulent insurance claims totaling over $433,000.
March 15, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
Texas
Massachusetts Couple Charged in Fraud Schemes Targeting Insurance and Federal Loan Programs
A Massachusetts couple faces charges for defrauding workers’ compensation insurers, the SBA, and their mortgage lender, potentially leading to decades in prison.
March 15, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Beach Community Faces Setback as Storm Washes Away Newly Added Sand
A recent storm in Salisbury, Massachusetts, has undone efforts to fortify the beach, washing away $600,000 in sand, despite community-led dune replenishment initiatives.
March 15, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Drone Technology Revolutionizes Insurance Sector with Enhanced Imaging and Efficiency
As drone technology advances, insurance companies leverage these tools for more accurate risk assessment, fraud reduction, and efficiency improvements, marking a significant shift in industry practices.
March 15, 2024
Fraud
Risk Management
Technology
Michigan
Effective Strategies for Employers to Manage Claims and Facilitate Return-to-Work Programs
Discover how employers can save on costs and avoid litigation by offering light-duty employment to injured employees, along with pre-claim preparation tips.
March 15, 2024
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Taiwan Man Faces Charges for Orchestrating Dry Ice Amputation Insurance Fraud
In a shocking insurance fraud case, a man in Taiwan attempted to claim over $1 million by self-inflicting frostbite, leading to a double amputation.
March 14, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Weird
The Gladstone Blueprint: A Comprehensive Strategy for Advanced AI Security and Safety
The Gladstone Action Plan outlines critical steps to ensure the safe development and adoption of advanced AI, addressing emerging national security risks.
March 14, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Ransomware’s Rising Impact: The Urgent Need for Comprehensive Cyber Resilience Strategies
With ransomware attacks becoming more sophisticated, businesses must enhance their defenses and reject paying ransoms to ensure comprehensive protection.
March 14, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Insurance Rates Influenced by Data from ’Connected’ Cars, Drivers Unaware
Your internet-connected vehicle may be monitoring driving habits and sharing this data with insurance companies, affecting premium rates.
March 14, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Technology
New York Court Upholds Carrier’s Cancelation, Shifts Injury Liability to General Contractor
A court ruling places liability on a general contractor for a subcontractor’s worker’s injury due to the carrier’s policy cancelation for nonpayment.
March 14, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Workers' Compensation
New York
Virginia’s "Bad Faith" Insurance Bill Sparks Controversy Over Potential Litigation and Premium Increases
Virginia’s proposed "bad faith" insurance bill could lead to significant litigation and motor vehicle insurance premium hikes, impacting consumers and businesses.
March 14, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Virginia
Maine Roofing Contractor Faces Charges for Lack of Workers’ Comp Coverage
After a not-guilty verdict in a manslaughter case, Shawn Purvis faces new charges for failing to provide workers’ compensation insurance.
March 14, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Maine
The Evolving Role of Underwriters in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
In the era of AI, underwriters are transitioning from manual tasks to more strategic roles, requiring new skills in data analysis and creativity.
March 14, 2024
Education & Training
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting
Roku Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Accounts to Unauthorized Subscription Purchases
Over 15,000 Roku users were affected by a data breach, leading to unauthorized subscription purchases and account hijackings from December 2023 to February 2024.
March 13, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
California
Maine
