Wine Server Defends Against Liability in Fatal Drunk Driving Crash After Work Event
A liquor server and distributor argue they aren’t liable for a woman’s fatal crash following a mandatory wine tasting, claiming she was responsible for her own actions.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Connecticut
Private Equity Pushes Life Insurers to Rethink Their Business Model
As private equity firms rapidly reshape life insurance with asset-focused strategies, incumbents face pressure to adapt or risk being outpaced in a changing market.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
New York
From Cold War Deals to Nuclear Verdicts Reclaiming the Insurance Lawyer’s Role
A Cold War prisoner swap led by an insurance lawyer reminds us that claims professionals still shape high-stakes outcomes—if we stay sharp, strategic, and proactive.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Rising Litigation Costs and Tort Reform Momentum Shape Liability Claims in 2025
Tort reform efforts in states like Georgia and Florida are reshaping the liability claims landscape in 2025, as litigation costs soar and attorney involvement rises rapidly.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
California
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Rare Russian Earthquake Sends Tsunami Waves Across Pacific and Underscores Gaps in U.S. Flood Coverage
An 8.8 magnitude quake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific, spotlighting flood insurance gaps and the unpredictability of natural disasters.
August 1
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alaska
Hawaii
New Mexico
Oregon
Texas
High Noon Recalls Vodka Seltzers After Label Mix-Up with Celsius Energy Drinks
High Noon is recalling vodka seltzers mistakenly labeled as Celsius energy drinks, leading to a risk of accidental alcohol consumption. No illnesses have been reported.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Michigan
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
US Natural Disasters Push Insured Losses to $80 Billion in First Half of 2025
Munich Re reports $80B in insured losses globally for H1 2025, largely due to record-setting wildfires in Los Angeles and widespread US storm activity earlier this year.
July 29
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
What Happens When Alcohol Voids Your Auto Insurance in Louisiana
A Louisiana court upheld an insurer’s right to deny coverage based on a BAC exclusion, highlighting how drunk driving can void auto claims in many U.S. states.
July 29
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Louisiana
Record Catastrophe Losses Continue into 2025 as Wildfires and Storms Surge
Willis reports that 2025 is on track to exceed $100 billion in insured catastrophe losses for the seventh consecutive year, with wildfires and storms driving early-year impacts.
July 29
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Driverless Cars Are Redefining Auto Insurance and Claims Handling
As autonomous vehicles reduce accidents and reshape liability, insurers and claims professionals must adapt to new technologies, evolving risks, and rising consumer expectations.
July 28
Auto
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Insurers Refuse to Cover Meta in Lawsuits Over Alleged Social Media Addiction
Meta is locked in a legal dispute with insurers including Hartford and Chubb, who argue they’re not obligated to cover defense costs tied to social media addiction claims.
July 28
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Technology
California
Delaware
Hurricane Season Starts Quiet in 2025 but Forecasters Warn of a Volatile Second Half
The 2025 hurricane season has begun with minimal storm activity, but experts warn that conditions could shift dramatically, increasing U.S. landfall risks by mid-September.
July 25
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
GEICO Takes Legal Action Against Brooklyn Pharmacy for $3.5 Million in Alleged No-Fault Insurance Fraud
GEICO alleges a Brooklyn pharmacy exploited New York’s No-Fault system by billing over $3.5 million for medically unnecessary pain creams and violating a prior court injunction.
July 25
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
New York
NYC Taxis Use Surveillance Technology to Fight Back Against Insurance Fraud
With taxi fraud costing NYC $1 billion annually, a new initiative is equipping cabs with surveillance cameras to deter scams and lower costs for drivers and insurers.
July 25
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Technology
California
New York
Connecticut Court Clears Rental Car Company of Liability in Ignition Lock Case
A Connecticut appellate court ruled that Enterprise had no legal duty to check online databases for license restrictions before renting a car to a driver later charged with DUI.
July 25
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Connecticut
