Ohio Manufacturer Faces OSHA Penalties After Worker Injured by Unprotected Machine
A Portsmouth-based hardwood floor manufacturer faces $255,528 in OSHA fines following a partial arm amputation injury and repeated safety violations at two facilities.
December 3, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Ohio
CDC Declares E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Burgers Over
The CDC has concluded its investigation into an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak traced to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers, which sickened 104 people in 14 states and led to one fatality.
December 3, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Legal System Abuse: The New Name Driving Insurance Industry Reform
Insurance leaders at Triple-I’s 2024 Joint Industry Forum rebrand "social inflation" as "legal system abuse" to improve communication and drive legal reform for cost control.
December 3, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Kansas
Louisiana
Washington
Commercial Insurance Market Holds Steady Amid Pricing, Underwriting Gains
Strong underwriting and moderate pricing gains sustain profitability in U.S. commercial insurance, despite pressures from casualty claims, social inflation, and evolving liabilities.
December 3, 2024
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Insurance Faces Data Challenges in Climate Risk Planning
Fragmented data sources and limited integration are stalling the insurance industry’s ability to address climate risks, experts emphasize at the Global Insurance Forum.
December 2, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
The Changing Role of Source Code Escrows in Cloud-Driven Insurance IT
As cloud computing reshapes IT operations, the traditional value of source code escrows is diminishing, prompting insurance CIOs to rethink business continuity and vendor risk strategies.
December 2, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Shoplifting Operation Stole $2M in Goods, Resold in New York and Abroad
A shoplifting ring that stole $2 million in high-end goods across several states was dismantled, with stolen items resold online and in the Dominican Republic. New laws are being enforced to tackle organized retail theft.
December 2, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
New Jersey
New York
AI Tool Creates Accurate Satellite Images Predicting Floods
MIT researchers combine generative AI and physics models to create realistic satellite images of future floods, enhancing readiness and emergency planning.
December 2, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Texas
Record-Breaking 2024 Hurricane Season Ends with $50 Billion in Insured Losses
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, ending with 18 named storms, saw record-breaking storms, including Hurricane Milton, which inflicted billions in insured losses across the U.S.
December 2, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
North Carolina
South Carolina
Bridging the Gap Between AI and Human Touch in Customer Experience
Businesses must strike a balance between innovative AI tools and human intuition to meet evolving customer expectations and deliver exceptional experiences.
December 2, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Technology
Essential Tips for Safely Deep Frying a Turkey This Thanksgiving
Deep frying a turkey can result in a delicious holiday centerpiece, but it’s essential to follow safety precautions to avoid injuries or fires. Here’s how to fry safely.
November 26, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Ransomware Attack Forces Starbucks to Manually Track Employee Hours
A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder, a software provider for scheduling and supply chain management, disrupted Starbucks’ systems, forcing manual payroll and scheduling for workers in North America.
November 26, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Arizona
Ohio Resident Sentenced to Five Years for $229K Insurance Fraud
An Ohio man has been sentenced for orchestrating a $229,000 insurance fraud scheme involving multiple companies and falsified claims, including property theft and fake medical expenses.
November 26, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
New York
Ohio
New York High Court Enforces Uber’s Arbitration Clause Despite Preexisting Injury Lawsuit
New York’s highest court has upheld Uber’s arbitration requirement in a case involving a preexisting injury lawsuit, ruling the company’s clickwrap agreement is a valid contract.
November 26, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Technology
California
Connecticut
Illinois
Massachusetts
New York
New York Penalizes GEICO and Travelers Over Auto Insurance Cybersecurity Breaches
New York imposes $11.3M in fines on GEICO and Travelers after data breaches exposed personal information of over 120,000 customers, citing insufficient cybersecurity controls.
November 26, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Technology
New York
