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
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
Education & Training
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
New York
How Vibe Insurance Is Making AI Interactions Feel More Human
Vibe Insurance applies AI-powered emotional intelligence to reduce friction and build trust, transforming insurance from mechanical transactions into human-centric experiences.
May 6
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Florida Senate Blocks Attempt to Roll Back Property Insurance Reforms
Florida’s Senate rejected a House effort to reinstate one-way attorney fees, preserving reforms that have reduced lawsuits and stabilized the state’s property insurance market.
May 5
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida
Georgia
TPA Market Heats Up as Insurance M&A Surges Past $20 Billion in 2024
Despite fewer deals, insurance M&A surpassed $20 billion in late 2024, fueled by private equity and the growing need for scale in the third-party administrator (TPA) market.
May 5
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Subrogation
Technology
Organizations Expand RMIS Use Beyond Claims to Boost Strategic Risk Management
Claims management still dominates RMIS usage, but a new report reveals rising adoption of AI, automation, and analytics to enhance strategic risk decision-making.
May 5
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Lawsuits Target Auto Insurers and Carmakers Over Secret Driver Data Collection
Major lawsuits are shedding light on how insurers and automakers collect, share, and monetize driver data—often without the consumer’s clear consent or knowledge.
May 1
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Florida
Texas
Nick Cannon’s $10 Million Body Insurance Highlights Celebrity Coverage Trends
Nick Cannon’s decision to insure a part of his body for $10 million has reignited interest in celebrity body part insurance and the broader strategies behind income protection.
May 1
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Risk Management
Weird
Gen Z Still Leads in Workplace Mental Health Struggles Despite Slight Improvement
Although mental health concerns among Gen Z workers have slightly declined, they remain higher than other generations, highlighting the ongoing need for employer support.
May 1
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Aaron Judge Lawsuit Highlights Why Contractors Must Prioritize Transparency and Fair Billing
Aaron Judge’s fraud lawsuit against a Florida interior designer reveals the importance of transparent pricing, detailed invoices, and written approvals in construction contracts.
May 1
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
New York
Western Pennsylvania Slammed by Derecho-Level Storms as Deaths, Power Outages Mount
Severe storms packing 95 mph winds swept through Western Pennsylvania, killing three people, toppling trees, and knocking out power for over 400,000 residents.
April 30
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Weather Balloon Cuts Challenge Forecasting Capabilities and Emergency Readiness
NOAA staffing shortages have forced a pause in weather balloon launches at key U.S. locations, raising concerns about storm forecasting and community resilience.
April 30
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Nebraska
South Dakota
Idaho Pushes Home Hardening Efforts to Curb Wildfire Risks and Stabilize Insurance Market
Idaho promotes voluntary home hardening measures to reduce wildfire risk, retain insurers, and keep homeowners’ insurance costs manageable across the state.
April 29
California
Florida
Idaho
Oregon
Woman Sentenced to Prison for $650,000 Crop Insurance Fraud Scheme
Jatinderjeet ‘Jyoti’ Sihota will serve one year in prison for orchestrating a crop insurance fraud scheme that led to over $650,000 in fraudulent payouts in California.
April 29
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
California
Warner Bros. Discovery Wins Dismissal of Superman Copyright Lawsuit Ahead of Movie Release
A U.S. judge dismissed a copyright lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery involving Superman’s international rights, clearing legal hurdles before the new film’s July release.
April 29
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
New York
