Florida’s House Bill Proposes Bold Changes to Windstorm Insurance
Florida’s HB13 aims to expand Citizens Property Insurance to provide windstorm coverage for all homeowners, addressing gaps in the private market and enhancing hurricane resilience.
January 27
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
How Wildfires in California Highlight Gaps in Public Understanding of Property Insurance
The fallout from California’s wildfires reveals a widespread lack of understanding about risk assessment, policy renewals, and the structure of insurance companies among the general public.
January 24
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
LinkedIn Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Customer Data Use for AI Training
LinkedIn is facing a class action lawsuit accusing the platform of using private customer data, including messages, to train AI models without explicit consent, violating privacy laws.
January 24
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Technology
California
Does Florida’s Roof Age Rule Hinder Adoption of Hurricane-Resilient Roof Systems?
Builders argue that Florida’s 15-year roof age rule limits the use of advanced, wind-resistant materials, as insurers remain skeptical despite their potential to reduce hurricane losses.
January 24
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Louisiana
New York Secures $1 Billion Judgment Against Predatory Lending Firm
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $1.065 billion judgment against Yellowstone Capital for predatory lending, canceling over $534 million in small business debts nationwide.
January 24
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
New Jersey
New York
California Insurance Commissioner Urges Advance Payments for Wildfire Survivors
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is urging insurers to follow state laws requiring advance payments to wildfire survivors, aiming to accelerate recovery efforts in Los Angeles.
January 24
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
New York Unveils Plan to Fix Taxi and Rideshare Insurance Crisis
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed reforms to stabilize the city’s troubled taxi and rideshare insurance market after the collapse of its largest provider, American Transit Insurance Co.
January 24
Auto
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
New York
Cannabis Grower’s $1.3M Business Income Claim Denied After Fire Damages Crops
A federal court ruled that a cannabis grower’s business income loss was not covered by its insurance policy after a fire damaged crops but did not halt overall operations.
January 24
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Connecticut
Contractor Faces OSHA Penalties After Worker Falls from Boston Theater Scaffold
A federal investigation found safety violations by NER Construction Management led to a worker’s fatal fall at the Cutler Majestic Theater in Boston. OSHA has proposed $115,221 in fines.
January 24
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts
How Geoeconomic Fragmentation is Reshaping the Insurance Landscape
Discover insights from the Geneva Association’s 2025 report on geoeconomic fragmentation, exploring how global divides are transforming risks, opportunities, and strategies for the insurance industry.
January 24
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
California Wildfires Drive Record Insurance Losses and Policy Changes
Moody’s projects $30 billion in insured property losses from Los Angeles County wildfires, highlighting the challenges of insuring high-risk areas and the strain on California’s FAIR plan.
January 24
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
New York Woman Charged with $130,000 Welfare Fraud and Insurance Scheme
A New York resident allegedly defrauded Medicaid, childcare assistance programs, and her car insurance provider by misrepresenting income and residency over several years.
January 24
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
New Jersey
New York
Historic Snowstorm Brings Chaos to US South With Record-Breaking Cold and Snowfall
A rare snowstorm dumped record amounts of snow across the US South, causing travel chaos, frozen pipes, and widespread disruptions in states unprepared for such severe winter weather.
January 24
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Leveling the Playing Field with AI: Tools to Address Algorithmic Bias
Learn how to detect and mitigate bias in AI systems with practical tools and strategies, emphasizing fairness in decision-making for insurance fraud detection and beyond.
January 23
Education & Training
Fraud
Risk Management
Technology
Health Insurance Fraud Case Resolved by Austin-Based Small Group Business
An Austin-based small group health insurer settles allegations of fraudulent billing practices, emphasizing the need for transparency and ethical standards in health insurance claims.
January 23
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana
