A Gulf Coast restaurant and co-owner face penalties after years of selling mislabeled imported seafood as premium local fish, defrauding customers and the seafood industry.

CargoNet reports a surge in cargo thefts during Thanksgiving, with high-risk areas and targeted goods revealing sophisticated criminal networks exploiting supply chain vulnerabilities.

The 2024 Global Innovation Awards celebrated the innovative strides of insurers and insurtechs in Property & Casualty, Life | Health | Retirement, and Predict & Prevent categories at the Global Insurance Forum in Miami.

Automation can streamline claims management by addressing fragmentation, enhancing security, and meeting rising customer expectations while improving efficiency and satisfaction.

Property and casualty insurers are adopting AI and aerial imagery to address climate challenges, cybersecurity concerns, and improve underwriting accuracy, according to a Nearmap report.

Severe weather, inflation, and roofing scams are driving a surge in roof-related insurance claims, forcing the industry to adjust coverage and policy conditions to manage risks.

Predictive analytics and machine learning are reshaping insurance claims management by enhancing efficiency, detecting fraud, and improving customer satisfaction.

Proposed Michigan legislation seeks to redefine workers’ compensation laws by increasing benefit caps, revising the definition of disability, and eliminating distinctions between total and partial disabilities.

A New York court ruled that workers’ compensation settlement funds are not exempt under the Son of Sam Law, allowing crime victims to seek recovery even if the funds were obtained before conviction.

Two Jacksonville healthcare employees allegedly submitted over 40 false claims, defrauding their employer of $1.14 million from 2019 to 2023. Both face serious charges.

AI, driven by breakthroughs in computing power and generative models, is reshaping claims processing, customer service, and operational efficiency in the insurance industry.

A ZestyAI survey reveals growing confidence in AI risk models, with insurers emphasizing the importance of innovation in addressing climate-related challenges and profitability.

Hurricanes Helene and Milton highlight significant issues in the U.S. flood insurance market, showcasing the gaps in coverage, private market growth, and lessons from Florida’s response.

Worker fatalities investigated by OSHA decreased by 11% in FY 2024, marking the lowest count since 2017. Efforts targeting falls and trench collapses significantly contributed to the decline.

The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene sheds light on the widespread lack of flood insurance, revealing critical challenges in accessibility, affordability, and risk awareness.