
Arizona Couple Admits to $1.2 Billion Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving Unnecessary Wound Grafts
A Phoenix couple pleaded guilty to orchestrating a $1.2 billion health care fraud scheme, submitting false claims for unnecessary wound grafts and receiving millions in illegal kickbacks.
February 4, 2025
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Arizona

Connecticut Man Arrested in $50K iPhone Insurance Fraud Scheme
A Connecticut man was arrested following an investigation into a fraudulent iPhone insurance scheme that involved the use of mules and fake claims to obtain replacement devices.
February 4, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Technology
Connecticut

How Staged Accidents May Be Driving Up Uber Ride Costs
Allegations of staged accidents and fraudulent medical claims in New York could be inflating Uber ride prices by driving up insurance costs for rideshare drivers.
February 4, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
New York

Charlotte Man Charged with Insurance Fraud Over False Deer Collision Claim
A Charlotte man faces a felony insurance fraud charge after allegedly misrepresenting how his vehicle was damaged, claiming a deer strike instead of a hit-and-run crash.
February 4, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
North Carolina

Rising Insurance Costs Challenge Multifamily Housing Industry
Severe storms, rising construction costs, and increased litigation are driving insurance rates higher for apartment owners, forcing them to adjust coverage, reduce claims, and rethink investment strategies.
January 31, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California

Billions Paid in LA County Wildfire Claims as Recovery Continues
Insurance companies have paid $4.2 billion to policyholders affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles County. Over 31,000 claims have been filed, with more payments expected as recovery progresses.
January 31, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
California

OSHA Strengthens PPE Rule to Ensure Proper Fit for Construction Workers
A revised OSHA rule effective January 13, 2025, explicitly mandates that personal protective equipment (PPE) in construction must properly fit each worker, improving workplace safety and reducing hazards related to ill-fitting gear.
January 30, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation

Amazon Hit with Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Covert Tracking of California Residents’ Locations
Amazon is facing a class action lawsuit in California, accusing the tech giant of secretly tracking and selling users' sensitive location data through its advertising software.
January 30, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
California

Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Prison for $1.4 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme
Former insurance claims handler James Keating received a 20-month prison sentence for defrauding Allied World Insurance out of more than $1.4 million through shell companies and kickbacks.
January 30, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Connecticut
Pennsylvania

Maryland Insurance Administration Recovers Over $33 Million for Policyholders in 2024
The Maryland Insurance Administration recovered nearly $33.3 million in 2024 by assisting consumers with insurance disputes, fraud investigations, and regulatory enforcement efforts.
January 30, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Maryland

Court Ruling May Expand Liability for Construction Professionals
A recent California court ruling could expand liability for construction professionals by allowing homeowners to sue for negligence, even without a direct contract. This decision highlights the increasing legal exposure for engineers and contractors in residential projects.
January 30, 2025
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
California

Natural Disasters Caused $368 Billion in Damage Last Year, Aon Report Reveals
The 2025 Climate and Catastrophe Insight Report by Aon highlights how hurricanes, severe storms, and global flooding pushed disaster losses to $368 billion in 2024, exposing critical insurance gaps.
January 29, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee

Michigan’s EV Industry Faces Uncertainty as Federal Policies Shift
The federal government's new stance on electric vehicles creates uncertainty for Michigan's EV industry, but major investments and industry leaders remain committed to long-term electrification.
January 29, 2025
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Georgia
Michigan

How 2025 Will Reshape Claims Management: AI, Regulations, and Workforce Changes
The claims industry is set for transformation in 2025, with AI adoption accelerating, regulations tightening-especially around mental health-and workforce dynamics shifting.
January 29, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
New York

"World’s Largest Truck Stop" in Iowa Fined for Clean Water Act Violations
The EPA fined Iowa 80, the world's largest truck stop, and Joplin 44 a total of $390,784 for failing to meet Clean Water Act regulations on petroleum spill prevention and containment.
January 29, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Iowa
Missouri




