
Insurance Industry Eyes Prediction Markets for Catastrophe Risk and Faster Payouts
New parametric-style contracts promise instant payouts and real-time risk pricing, but questions remain about regulation, reliability, and claims implications.
March 23
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
Florida
South Carolina
Texas

Orlando Apartment Complex Evacuated After Cracks, Jammed Doors Raise Structural Safety Fears
Fresh cracking, jammed doors, and signs of instability forced a sudden evacuation at The Rialto in Orlando. For adjusters, the case highlights habitability, business interruption, liability, and structural defect exposures in Florida multifamily properties.
March 23
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Quantum Computing Threatens Insurance Data Security and Claims Operations
New warnings highlight how delayed adoption of post-quantum cryptography could expose insurers to future breaches, regulatory pressure, and operational disruption.
March 23
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology

Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Reshapes Third-Party Releases and Insurance Exposure
The revised opioid settlement plan introduces opt-in releases and shifts insurance rights to trusts, setting up new coverage disputes and claims handling challenges.
March 23
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
New York

Southern California Towing Owners Accused in $6M Workers’ Comp Premium Fraud Case
California investigators say two Southern California towing company owners underreported payroll and paid workers off the books, leading to nearly $5.9 million in lost workers’ compensation premiums. The case also triggered a payroll tax evasion investigation.
March 12
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
California

Allstate Alleges $25M Texas Chiropractic Scheme Inflated Auto Injury Claims
The insurer claims a network of chiropractic clinics pushed identical treatments and relied on letters of protection to inflate injury claims tied to car accidents.
March 12
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Texas

College Athlete Pay Drives New Insurance Risks for Universities
Revenue sharing and NIL deals are pushing universities to manage injury, compensation, and reputational risks similar to professional sports programs.
March 12
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Underwriting

Toyota Recalls 550,000 U.S. Vehicles Over Highlander Seat-Back Defect
The U.S. recall covers certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles after regulators said second-row seat backs may fail to lock during adjustment. The defect could raise injury risk in a crash and lead to claim disputes over causation and damages.
March 12
Auto
Liability
Technology

Wisconsin Appeals Court Finds Gig Delivery Exclusion Ambiguous in DoorDash Crash Case
A Wisconsin appeals court ruled that a personal auto policy must cover a DoorDash driver’s crash because the policy’s delivery-related business exclusion was ambiguous. The decision raises questions for insurers drafting gig economy exclusions.
March 12
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Wisconsin

Independent Agencies Prioritize AI Automation, E&S Readiness in 2026
As underwriting stays tight and carrier appetites shift, independent agencies are investing in AI automation, E&S workflow tools, and more consistent client communication to reduce manual work and improve efficiency.
March 12
Excess & Surplus Lines
Insurance Industry
Technology
Underwriting

New York Signals Major Tort Reform in 2026 Budget
The state’s 2026 budget proposal would tighten serious injury standards, limit recovery for some plaintiffs, and reduce litigation exposure in motor vehicle cases.
March 12
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
New York

Short-Term Rentals Create Coverage Gaps in Homeowners Insurance
Many homeowners renting their properties short term do not realize their policies may exclude commercial activity, exposing them to denied claims, liability gaps, and policy cancellations.
March 11
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Underwriting

California Family Accused of Staging Porsche Crash for $39K Insurance Payout
Investigators say a planned rear-end collision involving a rental vehicle and a Porsche Cayenne led to nearly $39,000 in insurance payouts before claim inconsistencies and cellphone records exposed the alleged scheme.
March 4
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
California

Fraud Probe Targets Fake Insurance Testing Center in Miami-Dade
Investigators say applicants obtained insurance licenses through a fraudulent testing center that completed coursework and state exams on their behalf.
March 4
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Florida
Virginia

QBE Survey: 80% of Large U.S. Companies Hit by Employee Fraud as AI Threat Grows
Risk managers report billing fraud as the top scheme, with deepfake and AI-enabled crime reshaping internal controls and insurance buying decisions.
March 4
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology



