Insurance Leaders Gain Cutting-Edge Skills at CPCU Society’s In2Leadership Training in Atlanta
More than 200 insurance professionals gathered in Atlanta for CPCU Society’s In2Leadership event, gaining practical leadership training from University of Georgia faculty.
May 8, 2025
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Georgia
Sedgwick Enhances Claims Accuracy and Fraud Detection with Verint Trust Bot AI
Sedgwick has adopted the Verint Trust Bot to speed up insurance claims processing and enhance fraud detection using patented behavioral analytics and explainable AI.
May 7, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Technology
Delta Faces Class Action Over 2024 Outage Refund Failures
A federal judge ruled that Delta Air Lines could be liable for breach of contract after failing to refund passengers affected by the 2024 CrowdStrike outage.
May 7, 2025
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
States Move to Require Speed-Limiting Tech for High-Risk Drivers
In response to rising traffic deaths, several U.S. states are advancing legislation requiring speed-limiting devices in vehicles driven by repeat offenders or high-risk drivers.
May 7, 2025
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
California
District Of Columbia
Georgia
New York
Virginia
Why NFIP Flood Insurance Rates Still Fall Short Despite Risk Rating 2.0
Despite modest increases and Risk Rating 2.0 reforms, NFIP flood insurance rates remain significantly below break-even levels, risking billions in future taxpayer debt.
May 7, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Hurricane Forecasting Breakthroughs at Risk as NOAA Faces Budget Cuts
Despite record-setting accuracy in 2024 hurricane forecasts, funding and staff cuts at NOAA threaten future storm tracking capabilities and public safety nationwide.
May 7, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Colorado
Florida
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Burger King Faces Federal Court over Whopper Size Misrepresentation Claims
A federal judge in Florida ruled that Burger King must face a lawsuit accusing the company of falsely advertising the Whopper’s size and ingredients in promotional materials.
May 7, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Google Could Be Forced to Sell Key Ad Tech Units After Antitrust Ruling
Following an antitrust ruling, the U.S. Justice Department is pushing for Google to sell its ad exchange and publisher ad server to break up its ad tech dominance.
May 7, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Virginia
How Insurers Can Win Back Consumer Trust in AI-Driven Claims
As AI transforms P/C insurance, many consumers remain wary. Insurers must clearly explain how AI improves claims, pricing, and service to earn customer confidence.
May 7, 2025
Auto
Insurance Industry
Property
Technology
How Global Shipping Fuels Climate Change and What We Can Do About It
As maritime shipping drives global trade, it also drives emissions and climate disruption. Solutions like slow steaming and wind propulsion may help chart a cleaner course.
May 6, 2025
Catastrophe
Marine
Risk Management
Technology
Man Charged in Australia Drowning Case as Life Insurance Claims Raise Suspicion
A man returning from overseas has been charged with murdering his wife during a 2020 kayaking trip after police linked over $1 million in life insurance claims to the death.
May 6, 2025
Fraud
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
FBI Warns of Rising Discount Medical Insurance Scams Costing Victims Thousands
The FBI warns consumers about discount medical insurance scams that falsely promise savings but leave victims with unpaid medical bills and unauthorized charges.
May 6, 2025
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Solving the Adjuster Shortage with Agentic AI and Digital Coworkers
As the insurance industry faces a wave of retirements among claims adjusters, Agentic AI offers a scalable, efficient solution to maintain service levels and preserve expertise.
May 6, 2025
Insurance Industry
Property
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Air Traffic Control Failure Near Newark Sparks Flight Chaos and Renewed Safety Concerns
A 90-second radar and radio blackout at an FAA facility guiding Newark-bound planes caused widespread delays, raised safety concerns, and left controllers shaken.
May 6, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
New Jersey
Early Behavioral Health Support Significantly Shortens Workers’ Comp Claim Duration
New Sedgwick research shows that addressing mental health within the first 90 days of a claim can reduce recovery time by up to 70%, improving return-to-work outcomes.
May 6, 2025
Education & Training
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
New York
