
Southern California Braces for Lingering Impact of Tropical Storm Hilary
Tropical Storm Hilary deluged arid parts of Mexico and then drenched Southern California from the coast to inland mountains and deserts, forcing rescuers to pull several people from swollen rivers. Millions expected more flooding and mudslides Monday, even as the storm begins to weaken.
August 21, 2023
Auto
Property
California

Many Structures Destroyed as Wildfires Sweep Through Eastern Washington
A series of fast-moving wildfires have left a trail of destruction across eastern Washington, with two fatalities and countless individuals under mandatory evacuation orders.
August 21, 2023
Property
Washington

Six Words To Focus Your AI Innovation Strategy: Think Big, Start Small, Learn Fast
AI is having quite a moment. One high profile AI app, ChatGPT, has become the fastest growing consumer app in history. It garnered over a million users in its first five days and hit one 100 million active users in just two months.
August 21, 2023
Technology

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Poised to Prevent Millions of Crashes and Save Lives
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have the potential to avert a staggering number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities over the next three decades.
August 18, 2023
Auto
Technology

The High-Tech Evolution of Car Theft
These days, cars are computer centers on wheels. Today’s vehicles can contain over 100 computers and millions of lines of software code. These computers are all networked together and can operate all aspects of your vehicle. It’s not surprising, then, that car theft has also become high-tech.
August 18, 2023
Auto
Technology

23 Involved in California Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Face Felony Charges
The Urban Automobile Insurance Fraud Task Force successfully dismantled an alleged auto insurance fraud ring that had been operating for years, resulting in the arrest of seven individuals yesterday. A total of 23 individuals are facing felony counts of insurance fraud and conspiracy in connection to the case.
August 18, 2023
Auto
Fraud
California

Allstate to Pay $90M in Shareholder Settlement
Allstate (ALL.N) agreed to pay $90 million to settle a class action lawsuit by shareholders who accused the insurer of defrauding them by concealing that it lowered underwriting standards to boost growth.
August 18, 2023
Auto
Litigation
Underwriting

Less is More
When it comes to civil litigation, there is far more attention on nuclear verdicts compared to nuclear settlements. However, with only approximately 5% of civil cases going to trial, nuclear settlements are considerably more frequent.
August 18, 2023
Litigation

More Insurers Withdraw from California Homeowners Insurance Market
Two more insurance companies will exit the California homeowners market, further narrowing options for people seeking to insure their home or to purchase a house with a mortgage.
August 17, 2023
Insurance Industry
Property
California

Buffalo Mass Shooting Survivors Sue Social Media and Firearms Companies
Sixteen survivors of a 2022 mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket filed a lawsuit Tuesday in New York’s Erie County Supreme Court against social media companies, the manufacturers of the shooter’s weapons and body armor and the shooter’s parents.
August 17, 2023
Liability
Litigation
New York

National Workers’ Comp Adjuster Day: Unsung Heroes Who Improve People’s Lives
When Victoria Aumiller, AIC, WCP, claims specialist, Chesapeake Employers Insurance came to the organization 14 years ago, she didn’t realize how meaningful her job would be. Like many of her peers, Aumiller appreciates being able to make a direct impact to assist workers and their families.
August 17, 2023
Workers' Compensation

New Property Insurer Approved for Florida; Citizens to Reduce Coverage by Nearly 300K Policies
Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) this week granted authorization to Mainsail Insurance Company, a property and casualty insurer headquartered in Texas, to function as a domestic insurer within the state.
August 17, 2023
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida

Federal Probe into Staged Louisiana Interstate Wrecks Nets More Defendants
Federal prosecutors have secured charges against five more people in an alleged years-long scheme to crash cars into big rigs and buses on New Orleans freeways for millions in insurance money.
August 17, 2023
Auto
Fraud
Liability
Litigation
Louisiana

Trucking Firms in Legal Crosshairs as Litigation Costs Soar
US trucking firms face a worsening litigation landscape, as jury awards and settlement amounts for trucking litigation have exploded over the last decade.
August 16, 2023
Liability
Litigation

Exclusive Residences Targeted by Contractor Thieves; Stolen Jewelry Stash Worth Millions Seized
A prolific high-end burglar has been apprehended and is now behind bars, thanks to the diligent efforts of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Law enforcement officials have managed to recover a cache of stolen goods, including an array of jewelry items, some with individual values of up to $1 million.
August 16, 2023
Property
Texas



