GEICO Sues New York Medical Supplier Over Alleged $620K Insurance Fraud Scheme
GEICO is suing a New York supplier it claims defrauded the insurer out of $620,000 through inflated billing, unnecessary medical equipment, and manipulated coding practices.
August 29
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
New York
How Vertical AI Agents Are Transforming Insurance Claims Workflows
Vertical AI agents are revolutionizing complex insurance workflows like LTC adjudication and auto claims by using orchestrator-worker patterns, knowledge graphs, and real-time data.
August 29
Auto
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Waymo Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing on New York City Streets
Waymo has received New York City’s first permit to test autonomous vehicles with human drivers on board, marking a key step in expanding self-driving operations.
August 25
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
New York
Camaro ZL1 Becomes Top Target for Thieves as Muscle Car Thefts Surge
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 tops latest HLDI rankings for whole-vehicle thefts, with theft rates nearly 40 times the average; Hyundai and Kia see results from anti-theft software.
August 20
Auto
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
Maryland
Mississippi
Tennessee
Texas
Texas Sees Sharp Rise in Catalytic Converter Theft as Criminals Target High-Value Metals
Catalytic converter thefts are soaring across Texas, with Tarrant County hit especially hard. Learn why thieves target these parts and how to protect your vehicle.
August 20
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Texas
Why Maryland Has the Highest Car Insurance Rates in the Nation
Maryland drivers pay the highest auto insurance rates in the U.S., with premiums driven by urban congestion, repair costs, extreme weather, and frequent claims.
August 7
Auto
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Maryland
Tesla Held Partly Liable in Fatal Florida Autopilot Crash, Jury Awards $243 Million
A Miami jury found Tesla partially responsible for a 2019 crash involving its Autopilot feature, awarding over $240 million in damages to the victims and their families.
August 4
Auto
Liability
Litigation
Technology
Florida
Truck Crash Spills Thousands of Hot Dogs Across Pennsylvania Interstate
A mechanical failure caused a tractor-trailer to rupture along I-83 in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, spilling a load of hot dogs and briefly halting traffic in both directions.
August 4
Auto
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Pennsylvania
What Happens When Alcohol Voids Your Auto Insurance in Louisiana
A Louisiana court upheld an insurer’s right to deny coverage based on a BAC exclusion, highlighting how drunk driving can void auto claims in many U.S. states.
July 29
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Louisiana
Driverless Cars Are Redefining Auto Insurance and Claims Handling
As autonomous vehicles reduce accidents and reshape liability, insurers and claims professionals must adapt to new technologies, evolving risks, and rising consumer expectations.
July 28
Auto
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
GEICO Takes Legal Action Against Brooklyn Pharmacy for $3.5 Million in Alleged No-Fault Insurance Fraud
GEICO alleges a Brooklyn pharmacy exploited New York’s No-Fault system by billing over $3.5 million for medically unnecessary pain creams and violating a prior court injunction.
July 25
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
New York
NYC Taxis Use Surveillance Technology to Fight Back Against Insurance Fraud
With taxi fraud costing NYC $1 billion annually, a new initiative is equipping cabs with surveillance cameras to deter scams and lower costs for drivers and insurers.
July 25
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Technology
California
New York
Connecticut Court Clears Rental Car Company of Liability in Ignition Lock Case
A Connecticut appellate court ruled that Enterprise had no legal duty to check online databases for license restrictions before renting a car to a driver later charged with DUI.
July 25
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Connecticut
How Rising Insurance Costs Are Leaving Millions Financially Strapped
Millions of Americans are paying more than ever for health, auto, home, and life insurance—stretching their budgets thin and fueling a growing crisis of insurance poverty.
July 15
Auto
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Property
Ohio
New Report Ranks Safest and Riskiest U.S. Cities for Drivers in 2025
Allstate’s 2025 America’s Best Drivers Report reveals which U.S. cities saw the greatest improvements and setbacks in collision rates based on auto claims data.
July 10
Auto
Property
Risk Management
Technology
