A proposal would require advance notice to homeowners and bar insurers from relying on aerial images older than 180 days when making coverage decisions.

Rates may be leveling off, but jury behavior, litigation funding, and documentation demands continue to drive claim severity and settlement complexity heading into 2026.

Appeals court says fraud claims may rely on public records without violating California’s public disclosure bar.

SB 876 would mandate upfront claim payments, double ALE limits, and impose new timelines for insurers after wildfire disasters.

Courts require more than a positive THC test to prove workplace marijuana impairment. Here’s what claims adjusters need to know post-AB 2188.

A California officer faked a disabling injury while collecting benefits, only to be caught performing manual labor on his property. The case underscores the vigilance required in high-risk workers’ comp claims.

A Minnesota woman was awarded $65.5 million after a jury linked her mesothelioma to long-term use of Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder. The company plans to appeal.

The 2025 Los Angeles wildfire was the costliest ever, but quieter, relentless storms caused even more damage nationwide. The result is soaring insurance costs and shrinking coverage options.

A new survey finds most homeowners believe they’re fully covered for disasters like floods and wildfires, but industry data shows many lack essential protections.

Disney faces legal and shareholder challenges over new limits to its disability access program, with critics arguing the company is denying necessary accommodations.

California regulators and LA County are investigating delays, denials, and AI use in State Farm’s wildfire claims process after $5 billion in payouts.

Rising repair costs, claims inflation, and mobility trends are straining auto insurers and reshaping claims operations. Adjusters must adapt to new tools, regulations, and customer expectations.

A new IRC study shows growing delays, lower-than-requested approvals, and rising use of residual markets, especially in states like California.

Claims teams can no longer rely solely on autonomous AI; embedding expert oversight improves accuracy, compliance and defensibility.

A surge in arrests and multi-agency efforts are curbing organized retail theft across California, with major implications for insurers and commercial property claims.