Connecticut Moves Swiftly to Block Massive Spike in Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates

Facing a 235% hike in workers’ compensation premiums after a court ruling, Connecticut lawmakers passed urgent legislation to stabilize insurance costs for employers statewide.
May 20 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Workers' Compensation Connecticut

Former California City Official Accused of Embezzling Nearly $200K in Insurance Fraud Scheme

A former assistant city manager in La Cañada Flintridge faces 34 felony charges for allegedly diverting nearly $200,000 in insurance claim checks to his personal account.
May 20 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management California

Millions of Homes Unprotected as Climate-Driven Insurance Costs Soar

New research shows insurance protects against climate disasters, but millions of flood-prone homes remain uninsured as premiums climb beyond affordability.
May 20 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management California Florida Kentucky Louisiana New York

Workers’ Comp Remains Profitable in 2024 as Claim Severity Rises and Premiums Drop

Despite a 3% drop in premiums and rising claim severity, the workers’ comp sector posted an 86% combined ratio in 2024, marking 11 straight years of underwriting gains.
May 20 Insurance Industry Risk Management Workers' Compensation

Former FBI Agent Unpacks How a Massive Health Insurance Scam Took Root in Pennsylvania and Spread Nationwide

A federal investigation into a sweeping health insurance fraud scheme that began in Reading, Pennsylvania, highlights how scammers stole millions from thousands of victims nationwide.
May 20 Fraud Insurance Industry Life & Health Litigation Pennsylvania

Climate Change Drives Rising Home Insurance Costs and Coverage Gaps

As climate disasters increase, insurers are hiking premiums, reducing coverage, or exiting markets—leaving homeowners, states, and federal programs to fill the gap.
May 20 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management California Florida Maryland

Pennsylvania Shuts Down Unlicensed Insurance Telemarketing Scheme with Nationwide Reach

A multiyear investigation by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department led to the indictment of four businessmen and two companies for defrauding consumers across the U.S.
May 20 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Pennsylvania

West Virginia Man Charged After Illegally Using Over $20K in Deceased Relative’s Workers’ Comp Payments

A Salt Rock resident faces multiple felony charges after admitting to using more than $20,000 in workers’ comp benefits sent in error to his deceased relative’s account.
May 20 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Workers' Compensation West Virginia

EPA Plans to Weaken Drinking Water Limits on Emerging PFAS Chemicals

The EPA will maintain strict limits for two common ‘forever chemicals’ but plans to roll back standards for others, citing legal challenges and utility concerns.
May 19 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management New York North Carolina

How Insurers Can Tackle Tech, Process and Organizational Debt to Drive Innovation

Insurers face more than just outdated technology — process and organizational debt also hold them back. Tackling all three is key to modernization and customer value.
May 19 Education & Training Insurance Industry Risk Management Technology

Insurers Scramble for Disaster Data After NOAA Halts Updates

With NOAA’s disaster data program discontinued after 2024, insurance companies face major challenges in modeling risk, pricing policies, and ensuring climate resilience.
May 13 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management California

How Property and Casualty Insurers Can Combat Fraud with AI-Driven Multimodal Technology

AI-powered multimodal tech is helping property and casualty insurers detect fraud more accurately across the claims cycle, potentially saving billions and lowering premium costs.
May 13 Fraud Insurance Industry Property Technology

Escrow Officer Sentenced to Prison for Orchestrating $350K Title Fraud Scheme in Texas

A McAllen, Texas escrow officer was sentenced to 24 months in prison for wire fraud after falsifying real estate documents and defrauding lenders and buyers of over $350,000.
May 13 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Property Texas

Amtrak Health Plan Defrauded of $12 Million by Over 100 Employees and Medical Providers

Over 100 Amtrak employees joined forces with medical providers in a fraudulent health insurance scheme that cost the company more than $12 million, a new report finds.
May 12 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Connecticut Delaware District Of Columbia Maryland New Jersey

Newark Flight Delays Return Amid Telecom Failures as FAA Pushes System Upgrades

A telecom issue at Philadelphia’s radar facility triggered Newark flight delays again, highlighting ongoing infrastructure gaps and sparking urgent FAA upgrade plans.
May 12 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Technology New Jersey New York Pennsylvania

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