
Niches: The Future of the Insurance Market?
Skyward Specialty’s CEO Andrew Robinson shares insights on the power of focusing on niche markets in insurance.
July 19, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting
California

New Study Uncovers State Variations in Workers’ Compensation for First Responders’ Mental Health
Recent research from the FIRST Center highlights significant differences in state workers’ compensation laws for first responders with mental health conditions, emphasizing the need for uniform presumption laws.
July 16, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut

Addressing Rising Insurance Costs Through Education and Resilience
Triple-I emphasizes the importance of consumer education and community resilience to mitigate rising insurance costs driven by inflation, litigation, and natural disasters.
July 11, 2024
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Louisiana

Former New Orleans Police Officer Indicted in Botched Art Insurance Scam
A former New Orleans police officer faces up to 75 years in prison for orchestrating a fraudulent art heist insurance claim worth $128,500.
July 8, 2024
California
Louisiana
Nevada

AI Helps Cut Workers Comp Costs by Identifying Fraud and Difficult Claims
Artificial intelligence is aiding insurers and employers in reducing workers comp costs by identifying difficult and fraudulent claims, but it remains a tool for claims handlers rather than a replacement.
July 8, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Technology
Workers' Compensation
California
Georgia
Massachusetts
Missouri

New OSHA Rule to Protect Workers from Heat Illness
OSHA’s proposed rule aims to safeguard indoor and outdoor workers from heat-related illnesses and deaths.
July 2, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Colorado
Maryland
Minnesota
Oregon

Farmers Insurance Addresses Adjuster Concerns Following Anonymous Letter
Farmers Insurance responds to claims of understaffing and overworking made by an anonymous group of in-house adjusters, following a significant increase in claims and workforce reduction.
July 2, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
California
Florida
Georgia
Tennessee

Escalating Home Insurance Costs Linked to Disaster Risk: Insights from Mortgage Escrow Data
An analysis of 47 million homeowners’ insurance expenditures reveals a sharp increase in premiums from 2020 to 2023, with disaster-prone areas experiencing the most significant hikes due to rising reinsurance costs.
July 1, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Louisiana
Texas

Lightning-Related Insurance Claims Soar in 2023
The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) reported a 30% increase in total claims value from 2022, highlighting the financial impact of severe convective storms.
June 19, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
California
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana

Zyn Halts Online Sales Amidst Regulatory Scrutiny
Zyn, the popular nicotine pouch brand, has stopped online sales after receiving a subpoena from the District of Columbia’s attorney general regarding sales of flavored products.
June 19, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Technology
California
District Of Columbia
Massachusetts
New York

Copper Cable Theft Plagues EV Charging Stations
The rise in cable thefts is occurring amidst significant efforts by major U.S. automakers to promote electric vehicles as a key strategy to combat climate change.
June 19, 2024
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Arizona
California
Colorado
Illinois
Nevada

Heat-Related Injuries and Workers’ Compensation in California Agriculture
SB 1299 proposes a rebuttable presumption for heat-related injuries among agricultural workers in California, potentially shifting legal and administrative burdens in the workers’ compensation system.
June 18, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California

Alameda County DA Sues Home Insurance Companies for Underinsuring Homes
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Consumer Justice Bureau has filed a lawsuit against several home insurance carriers in California, including Farmers Insurance Exchange.
June 17, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
California

Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Alleged Gender Pay Disparities
A class action lawsuit filed in California accuses Apple of systematically underpaying women compared to men, despite the company’s public commitment to diversity and equality.
June 14, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
California

Lawmakers Push for Unemployment Insurance Reforms After Pandemic Fraud
In response to massive fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. lawmakers are advocating for reforms to restore confidence and integrity in the unemployment insurance program.
June 13, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
California
Illinois



