Long COVID Drives Most Workers’ Comp COVID Costs in California
A new study reveals that although Long COVID made up just 4.7% of California workers’ comp COVID claims, it accounted for nearly three-quarters of total claim costs from 2020 to 2022.
June 4, 2025
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Investigators Say Central California Carjacking Was Staged as Insurance Fraud
A reported van theft involving $60,000 in merchandise near Madera, California was revealed to be a staged event for insurance money, authorities say.
June 4, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
California
Mondelez Sues Aldi Over Lookalike Packaging for Store-Brand Cookies and Crackers
Mondelez International has filed a federal lawsuit in Illinois accusing Aldi of copying the packaging of iconic snacks like Oreos and Wheat Thins, citing brand confusion and trademark infringement.
June 4, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Illinois
Teen Driver Crash Fatalities Spike During Summer Months, AAA Warns
Fatal crashes involving teen drivers increase sharply during the summer, with AAA urging parents to prioritize driver education and limit distracted driving.
June 4, 2025
Auto
Education & Training
Risk Management
Technology
Victoria’s Secret Temporarily Shuts Down Website After Cybersecurity Breach
Victoria’s Secret shut down its website and systems on May 26 following a cyber incident, restoring services by May 29. Some in-store functions were also briefly disrupted.
June 4, 2025
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
NOAA Pushes to Fill Weather Forecasting Gaps as Staffing Crisis Collides with Hurricane Season
NOAA will post mission-critical weather jobs despite a federal hiring freeze, aiming to stabilize forecasting operations ahead of a hurricane season forecast to be severe.
June 4, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Over 1,000 Former Rugby Players Sue Over Concussion-Related Brain Injuries
A growing group of former professional rugby players now totals over 1,100 in a lawsuit alleging negligence by rugby governing bodies in preventing brain injuries.
June 4, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Risk Management
Lafayette Parish Crash Leads to $10 Million Insurance Fraud Investigation
Authorities in Louisiana arrested three men accused of staging a crash that led to nearly $10 million in fraudulent insurance claims involving juveniles.
June 4, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Louisiana
AI Uncovers Insurance Fraud Weeks Ahead of Traditional Detection Methods
New research shows AI tools can flag potentially fraudulent property and casualty claims just two weeks after filing, outperforming traditional investigation methods.
June 4, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
Technology
Arizona
Michigan
Slightly Stronger 2025 Hurricane Season Expected Amid Climate Uncertainty
Forecasters anticipate a slightly above-average 2025 hurricane season in the Atlantic, though key uncertainties in ENSO and sea temperatures complicate predictions.
June 4, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Roof Resilience Is the Key to Lower Claims and Safer Homes
With 70-90% of storm-related claims involving roof damage, the FORTIFIED Roof standard offers a proven, cost-effective way to reduce risk and protect property.
June 4, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Mississippi
Oklahoma
New England Patriots Reach $2.1 Million Settlement Over Alleged Privacy Violations in App Use
A federal court has preliminarily approved a $2.1 million class-action settlement with the New England Patriots over alleged privacy violations tied to app user tracking tools.
June 2, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Massachusetts
Fishermen Face Rising Safety Risks as Federal Training Programs Lose Funding
Federal budget cuts threaten safety training programs for fishing, farming, and logging workers—among the nation’s most dangerous jobs—potentially leaving crews at greater risk.
June 2, 2025
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Alaska
Florida
Iowa
Maine
Massachusetts
Google Commits $500 Million to Strengthen Compliance in Shareholder Settlement
Google will invest $500 million over 10 years to overhaul its compliance structure, settling shareholder litigation tied to antitrust claims without admitting wrongdoing.
June 2, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
California
District Of Columbia
Michigan
Cyber Threats Hit Home as MSC Antonia Grounding Exposes Maritime Vulnerabilities in MENA
The grounding of the MSC Antonia near Jeddah raises alarm over GPS jamming and cyber-physical threats in the MENA region, urging insurers and operators to reassess risk strategies.
June 2, 2025
Insurance Industry
Marine
Risk Management
Technology
