
Building Resilience with Insurance
The Global Sustainability Insurance Summit in Los Angeles highlighted how insurance plays a pivotal role in enhancing resilience against natural catastrophes.
May 22, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
California
Hawaii
New York

Gina Raimondo Unveils Strategic Vision for AI Safety and Global Cooperation
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announces strategic vision for AI safety and plans for a global network of AI Safety Institutes, emphasizing international cooperation to mitigate AI risks.
May 22, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
California

How Climate Change Will Transform Healthcare Delivery and Payer Strategies
Climate change is set to significantly affect healthcare delivery, increasing utilization and costs while disrupting supply chains. Payers must develop comprehensive strategies to address these challenges and ensure sustainable operations.
May 20, 2024
Life & Health
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
North Carolina

AI Startup Lovo Sued for Allegedly Using Actors’ Voices Without Consent
Berkeley-based AI firm Lovo faces a class action lawsuit from voice actors Paul Lehrman and Linnea Sage, who allege their voices were used without permission for the company’s AI generator, Genny.
May 20, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
California
New York

Fresno Trucking Company Owner Faces Charges for Workers’ Compensation Fraud
The 84-year-old former owner of Fresno-based TKJ Trucking is charged with under-reporting over $2 million in payroll to evade workers’ compensation costs, leading to substantial fraud allegations.
May 16, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
California
Tesla Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Autopilot Claims
A federal judge has allowed a class-action lawsuit to proceed against Tesla over its Autopilot and Full-Self Driving (FSD) claims, alleging customers were misled about the technology’s capabilities.
May 16, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
California

Widespread Auto Insurance Fraud Uncovered by Southern California Task Force
A task force in Southern California has charged multiple individuals for their involvement in a complex auto insurance fraud scheme.
May 14, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
California

North American Pet Health Insurance Market Sees Robust Growth, According to NAPHIA 2024 Report
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association’s 2024 report reveals significant increases in gross written premiums and insured pets, underscoring strong industry expansion.
May 13, 2024
California
Florida
Illinois
Massachusetts
New Jersey

California Jury Awards $18 Million in Bad Faith Insurance Case
A jury in San Bernardino awards substantial damages to two sisters after their insurance company failed to adequately compensate them for flood damage.
May 10, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
California

International Jewelry Thief Nabbed After High-Profile Heists in New York
After a series of audacious jewelry thefts spanning continents, Yaorong Wan’s criminal spree ends with an arrest in New York City.
May 9, 2024
Catastrophe
Fraud
Litigation
Property
California
New Jersey
New York
NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Tesla’s Recall Effectiveness and Requests Detailed Information
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has initiated an investigation to assess the effectiveness of Tesla’s recall remedies and has requested detailed information from the automaker.
May 7, 2024
Auto
Risk Management
Technology
California
District Of Columbia

Mastering Risk Management for Mega Construction Projects with NFP’s Innovative Strategies
Adrian Pellen of NFP discusses leveraging technology and data to optimize insurance strategies in the construction sector at the 2024 RISKWORLD conference in San Diego.
May 7, 2024
Insurance Industry
Property
Technology
Arizona
California
New York

Risks of Infections from ‘Butt Lifts’ Highlighted in New CDC Report
A recent CDC report investigates a cluster of infections linked to Brazilian butt lift procedures at a South Florida clinic, emphasizing the need for improved safety protocols.
May 2, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Weird
California
Florida

Aon Report Details a Notable Decline in Q1 2024 Catastrophic Losses Compared to Previous Year
According to Aon’s latest catastrophe report, the first quarter of 2024 saw lower economic and insured losses compared to last year.
May 1, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Oklahoma
Texas

Surge in Auto Insurance Costs Drives Record U.S. Shopping and Switching Rates
Amid a significant 22.2% increase in premiums, nearly half of U.S. auto insurance customers are actively seeking new policies, according to the latest J.D. Power study.
April 30, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
California



