Former Prosecutor Wins $3 Million Jury Award After Retaliation Allegations in California
A California jury awarded $3 million to former prosecutor Tracy Miller, who said she was forced from her role after defending colleagues reporting sexual harassment.
June 9
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
California
Homeowners Take Legal Action Against USAA and AAA Insurers Over Los Angeles Wildfire Coverage Disputes
Lawsuits filed in Los Angeles County accuse USAA and AAA-affiliated insurers of underinsuring homes damaged in the January 7 wildfires, leaving policyholders unable to rebuild.
June 9
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
California
Colorado Advances Wildfire Insurance with Predictive Tech Models
Starting July 2026, Colorado will let insurers use advanced risk models for wildfire coverage, aiming to price policies more accurately amid rising climate threats.
June 9
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Technology
California
Colorado
Long COVID Drives Most Workers’ Comp COVID Costs in California
A new study reveals that although Long COVID made up just 4.7% of California workers’ comp COVID claims, it accounted for nearly three-quarters of total claim costs from 2020 to 2022.
June 4
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Investigators Say Central California Carjacking Was Staged as Insurance Fraud
A reported van theft involving $60,000 in merchandise near Madera, California was revealed to be a staged event for insurance money, authorities say.
June 4
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
California
Google Commits $500 Million to Strengthen Compliance in Shareholder Settlement
Google will invest $500 million over 10 years to overhaul its compliance structure, settling shareholder litigation tied to antitrust claims without admitting wrongdoing.
June 2
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
California
District Of Columbia
Michigan
Former California City Official Accused of Embezzling Nearly $200K in Insurance Fraud Scheme
A former assistant city manager in La Cañada Flintridge faces 34 felony charges for allegedly diverting nearly $200,000 in insurance claim checks to his personal account.
May 20
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
California
Millions of Homes Unprotected as Climate-Driven Insurance Costs Soar
New research shows insurance protects against climate disasters, but millions of flood-prone homes remain uninsured as premiums climb beyond affordability.
May 20
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Kentucky
Louisiana
New York
Climate Change Drives Rising Home Insurance Costs and Coverage Gaps
As climate disasters increase, insurers are hiking premiums, reducing coverage, or exiting markets—leaving homeowners, states, and federal programs to fill the gap.
May 20
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Maryland
Insurers Scramble for Disaster Data After NOAA Halts Updates
With NOAA’s disaster data program discontinued after 2024, insurance companies face major challenges in modeling risk, pricing policies, and ensuring climate resilience.
May 13
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Community Colleges Use AI to Fight Financial Aid Fraud
Facing a sharp rise in AI-driven financial aid fraud, community colleges like Southwestern are turning to advanced fraud detection tools powered by the same technology.
May 8
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
California
NOAA Ends Billion-Dollar Disaster Tracking Program Citing Budget Cuts and Staffing Issues
NOAA will stop updating its billion-dollar weather disaster database, a move that limits public access to vital cost-tracking of extreme weather events.
May 8
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Care Facility Worker Wins $40K in Retaliation Penalties After Reporting Safety and Labor Violations
A San Jose care facility worker was awarded over $40,000 in penalties after being unlawfully fired for reporting unsafe conditions and labor violations to California authorities.
May 8
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Oregon’s Wildfire Certification Falls Flat Without Insurance Discounts to Drive Participation
While Oregon launched a wildfire certification program to promote home hardening, the lack of required insurance discounts has left homeowners with little motivation to join.
May 8
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Oregon
Motorcycles Help Beat Traffic but Safety Must Stay in the Fast Lane
Motorcycles can significantly reduce congestion, but riders and drivers alike must prioritize safety, especially in states where lane splitting is legal or gaining ground.
May 8
Auto
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
California
Montana
Utah
