
Adjuster Cautionary Tale: Courtroom Embarrassment Over Chat Message
A recent post on Reddit's adjusters subreddit shared a cautionary tale about the risks of casual, off-the-cuff remarks in professional communications. In this instance, a fire claim involving a homeowner's pet parrot escalated to the courtroom, where an unfortunate message by an adjuster was read aloud, much to his embarrassment.
July 29, 2024
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Take-Two Interactive Identifies Negative Review Campaigns as Major Risk
Take-Two Interactive's SEC filing highlights various risks including negative review campaigns, which could result in loss of players, revenue, and increased marketing costs.
July 29, 2024
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

Former Adjuster Admits to $268K Auto Insurance Fraud Scheme
A former claims adjuster from Aurora has confessed to stealing over $268,000 from her employer by filing fraudulent auto insurance claims, resulting in felony theft charges for her and two accomplices.
July 29, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Colorado
Florida

Atrium Health Sued for Alleged Breach of Medicare Program Contract
ApexHealth is suing Atrium Health, claiming a breach of contract related to a Medicare Advantage program, resulting in losses exceeding $62 million.
July 29, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
North Carolina

Maryland Woman Faces Charges for Alleged $180K Insurance Fraud
A Maryland woman is accused of filing fraudulent insurance claims worth over $180,000, using false damage photos and documents in her submissions to USAA.
July 29, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Maryland

Homeowners Face 21% Insurance Premium Increase, Climate Change Cited as Major Factor
Homeowners insurance premiums surged by 21% from May 2022 to May 2023, largely due to severe weather events driven by climate change, leaving many homeowners with limited options.
July 29, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
California
Colorado
Florida
Idaho
Louisiana

Georgia Roofing Subcontractor Fined After Teen Falls from Roof
JVS Roofing faces penalties for employing a minor in hazardous work and underpaying workers after a 17-year-old fell from a Pennsylvania roof.
July 29, 2024
Georgia

Berkshire Hathaway Insurer and Cannabis Company Clash Over $1.3 Million Claim
National Fire and Marine Insurance Co. denies coverage for Theraplant's $1.3 million business income loss claim, citing policy exclusions and differing interpretations of coverage terms.
July 29, 2024
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Connecticut

Bears Wreak Havoc Inside Connecticut Car
Two bears trapped inside a car in Winsted, Connecticut caused significant damage before being safely released, highlighting the growing black bear population in the state.
July 29, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Weird
Connecticut

How Insurance Agencies Are Using AI to Transform Their Operations
Leading insurance agencies are leveraging AI for communication, policy analysis, document comparison, and predictive analytics to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
July 29, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Florida Woman’s Concrete Blockade Floods Entire Neighborhood, Ignites Fierce Community Backlash
A Florida neighborhood is experiencing severe flooding after a resident poured concrete into a crucial drainpipe on her property, prompting county intervention and ongoing disputes with the HOA.
July 26, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Florida

DOJ Sues Allstate’s National General for Allegedly Deceptive Insurance Practices
The U.S. alleges that National General Holdings Corp. improperly force-placed insurance on vehicles financed through Wells Fargo for over a decade, causing financial harm to borrowers.
July 26, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Arizona
California
Delaware
Missouri
New Hampshire

Evolving Responsibilities for Public Company Directors and Officers
Directors and Officers of public companies face new challenges with SEC disclosure rules on cybersecurity and climate-related risks, increasing their potential exposure.
July 26, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Technology
California

Ohio Supreme Court Rules ’Boneless’ Chicken Wings Can Contain Bones
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that "boneless" chicken wings refer to a cooking style rather than a guarantee, dismissing a suit against a restaurant by a patron who swallowed a bone.
July 26, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Litigation
Ohio

Severe Weather Events in Nova Scotia Lead to $490 Million in Insured Losses
The wildfires and flooding in Nova Scotia last year resulted in $490 million in insured losses, according to a recent report by the Insurance Bureau of Canada.
July 25, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management



