Construction Site Injury Fraud Allegations Spark Legal Battle in New York City
Construction leaders say fraudulent injury claims are driving up costs and insurance rates, but critics argue that systemic safety issues and legal rights are being overlooked.
March 31
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
New York
Former Mars Wrigley Manager Accused of Stealing $28 Million Through Elaborate Fraud Scheme
A Connecticut man faces a nine-count federal indictment after allegedly stealing over $28 million from Mars Inc. through fake companies, diverted payments, and tax evasion.
March 31
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Connecticut
Georgia Moves Closer to Tort Reform with New Restrictions on Third-Party Litigation Funding
Georgia lawmakers approved Senate Bill 69, targeting third-party litigation funding and foreign investment in lawsuits, as part of Gov. Brian Kemp’s broader tort reform effort.
March 31
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Georgia
California Raises FAIR Plan Coverage Limits to Address Insurance Gaps in Wildfire Zones
California has more than doubled commercial coverage limits under its FAIR Plan, offering relief to property owners amid insurer withdrawals and increasing wildfire threats.
March 31
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
California
More U.S. Workers Report Burnout as Hiring Delays and Heavy Workloads Persist
A new Robert Half survey finds 36% of U.S. professionals feel burned out, with workload, lack of recognition, and limited growth opportunities driving the trend.
March 31
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Texas Adjuster Admits to Multi-Million Dollar Insurance Fraud Targeting Georgia Church
A Texas public adjuster already serving time for insurance fraud in Louisiana and Texas has pleaded guilty to defrauding a Georgia church and its insurer after Hurricane Michael.
March 31
Catastrophe
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Georgia
State Farm Defeats Class Action Claim Over Xactimate Estimates in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania federal judge ruled that State Farm did not breach policy terms or act in bad faith by using its preferred loss estimation method, dismissing the homeowners’ lawsuit.
March 27
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Technology
California
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Break the Doom Loop by Shifting from Conflict to Curiosity in Claims
Litigators and claims professionals can avoid prolonged disputes by shifting from adversarial thinking to a curious, problem-solving mindset focused on resolution.
March 27
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Why Homeowners Aren’t Buying Personal Cyber Insurance Despite Growing Risks
Despite rising cyber threats in connected homes, consumer adoption of personal cyber insurance remains low due to knowledge gaps, communication issues, and pricing concerns.
March 26
Education & Training
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Oregon Court Overturns Six-Figure Contingency Fee in Hartford Insurance Case
An Oregon appellate court has ruled against awarding attorney fees based on a percentage of recovery in an insurance settlement, emphasizing the importance of hourly rates.
March 25
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Oregon
Segway E-Scooter Recall: Folding Mechanism Hazard Risks Rider Injury
A major recall of Segway e-scooters due to a faulty folding mechanism poses significant injury risks to riders. Learn how this impacts potential liability and claims.
March 25
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Salvage
California
Weather Balloon Cuts Threaten Forecast Accuracy Amid Severe Season
National Weather Service balloon launch reductions, blamed on Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff cuts, threaten forecast accuracy during severe weather season, raising concerns for claims adjusters.
March 25
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Colorado
Maine
Nebraska
New York
South Dakota
Gen Z’s Mortgage Risk: Climate Change & Insurance Costs
Rising insurance premiums and climate-related disasters are forcing Gen Z to scrutinize weather patterns before buying homes, reshaping the American Dream.
March 25
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Texas
Millions of Homes Across the US Remain Uninsured Despite Growing Disaster Risks
A LendingTree study reveals that over 11 million U.S. homes lack insurance coverage, with the highest rates in disaster-prone states and metros, leaving homeowners financially exposed.
March 24
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Texas Measles Outbreak Raises Alarms Nationwide as Infections Cross State Lines
Texas’ largest measles outbreak in decades has spread to New Mexico and Oklahoma, with experts warning it could become a national crisis without swift vaccination efforts.
March 24
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Illinois
New Mexico
New York
Oklahoma
Texas
