How Subcontractors’ Carriers Can Push Back Against Excessive Builder Demands in Florida Claims
In Florida construction-defect cases, subcontractors’ carriers often face inflated demands from builders. Strategic defense can limit exposure to excessive defense cost claims.
August 26
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Florida
How Diagnostic Errors in Office-Based Practices Are Driving Malpractice Costs and Patient Harm
Cancer misdiagnosis leads the way as office-based diagnostic errors drive high indemnity payouts, highlighting systemic flaws in evaluation, testing, and follow-up processes.
August 25
Liability
Life & Health
Litigation
Risk Management
Key Loss Adjusting Trends Shaping Property Claims in 2025
Sedgwick’s 2025 Loss Adjusting Insights Report explores the top nine trends—from tariffs and tech to legislation and climate change—reshaping property claims today.
August 25
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Technology
California
Florida
Hawaii
Illinois
Iowa
Waymo Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing on New York City Streets
Waymo has received New York City’s first permit to test autonomous vehicles with human drivers on board, marking a key step in expanding self-driving operations.
August 25
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
New York
Camaro ZL1 Becomes Top Target for Thieves as Muscle Car Thefts Surge
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 tops latest HLDI rankings for whole-vehicle thefts, with theft rates nearly 40 times the average; Hyundai and Kia see results from anti-theft software.
August 20
Auto
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
Maryland
Mississippi
Tennessee
Texas
JPMorgan Must Defend Elder Fraud Arbitration Claim from Widow
A federal judge ruled that JPMorgan must face arbitration over claims it failed to prevent a widow’s son from stealing $8.4 million from her bank accounts after her husband’s death.
August 20
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
California
Florida
Massachusetts
New York
Texas Sees Sharp Rise in Catalytic Converter Theft as Criminals Target High-Value Metals
Catalytic converter thefts are soaring across Texas, with Tarrant County hit especially hard. Learn why thieves target these parts and how to protect your vehicle.
August 20
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Texas
Cyberattacks and Satellite Threats Highlight Growing Risks in Space-Based Warfare
Satellite hacks and emerging nuclear weapons in space reveal rising global tensions, as U.S., Russia, and China compete for military and economic control beyond Earth.
August 20
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
How Early Conversations About Counsel Selection Can Prevent Claims Disputes
Early, transparent discussions about defense counsel selection during policy placement can prevent costly litigation conflicts and bad faith allegations down the line.
August 20
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
North Carolina Resident Charged with 54 Felonies in $1.8 Million Travel Insurance Fraud Case
A North Carolina resident allegedly forged medical and travel documents to defraud insurers of nearly $1 million and attempted to steal close to another $900K between 2020 and 2024.
August 18
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
North Carolina
Hurricane Erin Threatens East Coast with Life-Threatening Surf and Evacuations Ordered in North Carolina
Hurricane Erin, now a powerful Category 4 storm, is forecast to bring dangerous surf and rip currents to the eastern U.S., prompting mandatory evacuations in coastal North Carolina.
August 18
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
North Carolina
Delivery Drones Are Expanding Rapidly as Safety, Cost, and Regulatory Challenges Persist
As FAA regulations evolve, drone delivery is scaling to more U.S. cities, though high costs, airspace safety, and privacy concerns continue to slow full adoption.
August 14
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Arizona
Florida
Georgia
Kansas
Missouri
Cyber Insurance Market Expands as AI and Financial Fraud Reshape Risk Landscape
With premium drops, rising capacity, and AI-driven threats, the cyber insurance market in 2025 presents both opportunities and volatility for adjusters and carriers alike.
August 14
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Nonprofit Revives NOAA Billion-Dollar Disaster Data to Support Risk Modeling
Climate Central will take over the halted NOAA database of billion-dollar disasters, expanding its scope to support insurers, researchers, and public safety planning.
August 14
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Why Outdated Payment Systems Are Holding P&C Insurers Back
Outdated and siloed payment systems are costing P&C insurers in efficiency, customer trust, and compliance—modernizing them is now a strategic necessity.
August 14
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
