Nearly 270 investigators from 55 agencies completed specialized training on staged crashes, fraud investigations, and financial crimes as New York prepares to implement new anti-fraud laws aimed at reducing auto insurance costs.
An IIHS study found that Waymo’s Level 4 vehicles had fewer police-reportable and injury crashes per mile than human drivers. Researchers warned that federal crash and mileage reporting must improve as autonomous vehicle fleets expand.
A federal judge ordered restitution after a former Maryland police officer admitted participating in a scheme that used false police reports and staged vehicle thefts to collect insurance payouts. The case also involved multiple law enforcement officers and several major auto insurers.
Dashcam footage and an independent 911 witness helped investigators prove a California driver intentionally caused a collision before filing a fraudulent insurance claim. The driver received jail time, probation, and restitution after being convicted on multiple charges.
A mechanic’s teardown of a Chevrolet Camaro engine recovered after years underwater uncovered signs of prior repairs and prompted questions about whether the vehicle’s theft claim and total loss were connected to a possible fraud scheme.
A new remedy targets a power seat motor defect that can overheat and cause fires in certain 2020-2024 Kia Telluride SUVs. Owners are advised to park outside until repairs are completed.
Federal regulators say autonomous vehicles have repeatedly blocked first responders, entered active emergency scenes, and failed to recognize emergency traffic controls. The directive could shape future liability and claims involving robotaxis.
Artificial intelligence is giving fraudsters new ways to manipulate claims, but insurers, TPAs, and defense attorneys are responding with AI-powered detection tools and traditional investigative techniques to identify suspicious evidence.
Police say a reported theft of a 1981 Fiat Spider was fabricated in an attempt to collect insurance proceeds. Investigators used license plate reader data and surveillance video to challenge the claim.
Higher theft rates, expensive repairs and underwriting changes are making high-performance vehicles increasingly difficult to insure, even as used prices become more attractive.
Utah regulators say a Texas man used false information to obtain more than 1,100 auto insurance policies and collected payments from consumers whose coverage could have been invalid when claims were filed.
Improved personal auto results and lower catastrophe losses helped U.S. property and casualty insurers return to strong underwriting profitability. Claims severity and litigation-related costs remain significant concerns for carriers.
A recurring engine stall defect affecting more than 255,000 Ford Focus vehicles highlights potential liability exposures, claims severity concerns, and the importance of preserving evidence for subrogation recovery.
A trailer carrying fireworks caught fire on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County, Tennessee, forcing highway closures as explosives launched across multiple lanes of traffic. No injuries were reported, but the incident highlights transportation and cargo-related insurance risks.
A multi-year investigation uncovered organized criminal groups linked to staged collisions, vehicle financing fraud, and false insurance claims that generated millions in losses and drove up costs for insurers and policyholders.
