
Buddy System for Workplace Safety Faces Challenges Despite Its Benefits
While the buddy system is often praised for improving worker safety in high-risk environments, experts warn of potential downsides, including inconsistent practices, cost concerns, and reduced management oversight.
September 4, 2024
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Colorado
Connecticut
Missouri

Miami Rehab Clinic Owner and Staff Face Felony Charges in Alleged Insurance Fraud Bust
A Miami rehab clinic owner, along with two employees, are facing over two dozen felony charges after an undercover investigation revealed alleged insurance fraud and billing for unperformed services.
September 4, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Florida

Financial Crisis Looms Over NYC’s Largest Taxi Insurer, American Transit
American Transit Insurance Co., a key insurer for NYC taxis and rideshare vehicles, faces insolvency, risking disruption for tens of thousands of drivers as regulators consider intervention.
September 4, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
New York

General Contractors and Nondelegable Duties in Florida
General contractors in Florida face growing legal hurdles in apportioning fault to subcontractors due to the nondelegable duty of supervision, with courts increasingly placing full liability on the contractor.
September 4, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Catastrophe Bond Market Surges to $45.6 Billion in Outstanding Capital
The catastrophe bond market has reached unprecedented levels, recording $12.2 billion in new transactions and pushing total capital to $45.6 billion, driven by growing risk transfer needs.
September 4, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Texas

AI’s Transformative Impact on Risk Assessment, Fraud Detection, and Efficiency in Insurance
Artificial intelligence is reshaping insurance by enhancing risk assessment, improving customer experience, and streamlining operations. However, ethical challenges, regulatory hurdles, and high costs remain obstacles.
September 4, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Skyline’s FatTrack Model Ensures Rapid Payout for Jamaican Farmers After Hurricane Beryl
Skyline Partners' FatTrack trigger mechanism led to a swift payout under a parametric insurance policy for Jamaican farmers after Hurricane Beryl, highlighting its efficiency in handling weather-based claims.
September 3, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Balancing Return to Work with Safe Accommodations for Injured Workers
Nurse Case Managers play a critical role in workers' compensation, focusing on guiding injured workers back to gainful employment while ensuring safe accommodations are in place to prevent re-injury or setbacks.
September 3, 2024
Education & Training
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation

Top Innovators in AI-Powered Insurance Fraud Detection
AI is transforming insurance fraud detection, with leading companies like State Farm, Ping An, and IBM developing cutting-edge algorithms to identify fraudulent claims and protect insurers.
September 3, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Technology
Underwriting

Average Annual Global Catastrophe Losses Reach $151 Billion, Driven by Urbanization and Inflation
Verisk's 2024 Global Modeled Catastrophe Losses Report reveals that urban expansion and inflation have pushed average annual global natural catastrophe losses to $151 billion, highlighting the growing challenges for insurers.
September 3, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

Property and Casualty Insurers: Pioneers in Ethical AI Adoption
The Insurance Information Institute's white paper emphasizes the crucial role of property and casualty insurers in leading the ethical development and application of artificial intelligence.
September 3, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology

Early Case Assessment Strategies to Slash Litigation and Outcome Costs
Implementing early case assessment strategies is crucial for claims departments looking to reduce unnecessary litigation and lower overall costs. Discover five proven tactics to streamline your ERA process and improve outcomes.
September 3, 2024
Education & Training
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

Navigating Construction Challenges and Emerging Trends
The construction industry faces rising costs, labor shortages, and the adoption of new technologies as it prepares for the future, requiring strategic planning and innovation to navigate these challenges effectively.
September 3, 2024
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Wildfire Solutions: How Tech Entrepreneurs Are Innovating to Combat Flames
With wildfires intensifying due to climate change, tech startups in Silicon Valley are creating innovative solutions, from AI-driven forest management to automated firebreaks, to mitigate future risks.
September 3, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California

Strangest Claims and Encounters Shared by Insurance Adjusters
Adjusters share bizarre and unsettling stories from the field, ranging from surreal encounters to harrowing situations that shed light on the unpredictable nature of their work.
August 29, 2024
Catastrophe
Fraud
Liability
Weird
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico



