
Insights from the 2024 Travelers Injury Impact Report
Analyzing over 1.2 million workers' compensation claims from 2017 to 2021, the 2024 Travelers Injury Impact Report reveals critical trends to help businesses enhance workplace safety and reduce injury-related costs.
August 8, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation

Multimillion-Dollar Insurance Fraud Ringleader Admits Guilt in Spokane
William Oldham Mize, the mastermind behind a multimillion-dollar insurance fraud scheme involving staged accidents, pled guilty in Spokane Federal Court. The scheme spanned multiple states and involved numerous conspirators, resulting in over $6 million in fraudulent insurance claims.
August 8, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
California
Florida
Idaho
Nevada
Washington

Florida Extends Contract Rescission Period for Public Adjusters After Hurricane Debby
Following Hurricane Debby, Florida's CFO issued an emergency order extending the period for property owners to cancel contracts with public adjusters from 10 to 30 days and implementing new regulations for adjuster conduct.
August 8, 2024
Catastrophe
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida

Aviation Claims Soar Due to Collisions and Crashes, Reports Allianz
A recent report by Allianz Commercial reveals that collisions and crashes constitute over half of aviation insurance claims by value and a third by number over the past five years.
August 8, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Pioneering Program Targets Reduction in Workplace Cancer
The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) has launched a groundbreaking initiative to reduce workplace-related cancers. They aim to fund seven innovative research projects with an investment of $1.38 million.
August 7, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation

Balancing Topical and Systemic Pain Medications
Managing chronic pain involves choosing between topical and systemic medications, each with its own advantages and limitations in terms of safety, efficacy, and application.
August 7, 2024
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation

Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program Boosts US Power Infrastructure
The Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to enhance the resilience and reliability of the U.S. power grid against extreme weather and climate change.
August 7, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Technology

Severe Thunderstorms Drive Global Insured Losses to $60 Billion in H1 2024
Global insured losses from natural catastrophes have surged to $60 billion in the first half of 2024, with severe thunderstorms in the US contributing significantly.
August 7, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

Tech Giants Counter Delta Air Lines’ Blame Over Flight Cancellations
Delta's claims against Microsoft and CrowdStrike are misleading, say tech giants.
August 7, 2024
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Georgia

People Flock to Texas and Florida Despite Fire and Flood Risks
People are moving to fire- and flood-prone areas in the US, driven by migration to Texas and Florida. These states attract newcomers with low taxes and affordable housing, despite growing climate risks.
August 7, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Texas

Farmworkers in California Claim Retaliatory Firings for Avoiding Triple-Digit Heat
Six California farmworkers allege they were fired for leaving work early due to unsafe triple-digit temperatures, sparking investigations into potential retaliation and heat safety compliance.
August 7, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California

Embracing Generative AI: A Pivotal Moment for the Insurance Industry
Insurance firms are increasingly adopting generative AI, which is transforming customer service, claims management, and overall operational efficiency.
August 7, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

AI Boosts Insurtech Financing Amid Deepfake Risks, Report Says
Global insurtech financing rose 40% to $1.27 billion in Q2, largely driven by AI-focused investments, according to reinsurance broker Gallagher Re.
August 7, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Norwegian Salmon Farms Face Record Fish Mortality Rates Amid Harsh Conditions
Norwegian salmon farms are experiencing unprecedented fish mortality rates this year due to an unusually harsh winter and the El Nino climate phenomenon.
August 7, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

Austin ISD CFO Arrested on Insurance Fraud Charges and Placed on Leave
Austin Independent School District CFO has been placed on leave following an arrest on insurance fraud charges.
August 7, 2024
Education & Training
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Texas



