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
Florida Insurance Executives Challenge Regulatory Crackdown on Past Leadership of Insolvent Carriers
In response to Florida’s stringent regulations, insurance executives are debating the fairness and constitutionality of actions aimed at past leaders of failed companies.
May 1, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Florida Supreme Court Rules on PIP Insurance Reimbursements
The Florida Supreme Court clarifies the reimbursement policies under personal injury protection (PIP) insurance, upholding insurers’ rights to limit payments in Allstate vs. Revival Chiropractic.
April 29, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Florida
Record Highs in Healthcare Fraud Losses in Early 2024 Spark Concern
Americans faced over $16 million in losses to healthcare fraud in the first quarter of 2024, marking a significant increase in fraudulent activities.
April 26, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Florida
Florida Court Rules Employers Can’t Claim Workers’ Comp Immunity After Denying Claims
A Florida appeals court ruled that employers cannot deny a workers’ compensation claim as not work-related and then claim immunity from tort lawsuits for the same incident.
April 26, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Florida
Roofing Professionals Discuss Challenges and Solutions for Longer-Lasting Roofs
Roofing experts explore why long-lasting roof systems are rare and discuss various materials that could extend roof longevity.
April 25, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Technology
Florida
Texas
Florida Insurers Face Legal Challenges for Employing Unlicensed Adjusters After Hurricane Irma
Recent lawsuits in South Florida highlight allegations against property insurers for using unlicensed and inexperienced claims adjusters, potentially undermining homeowner claims.
April 25, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida
Water Intrusion Takes Center Stage in Construction Litigation
Water intrusion is increasingly cited in construction-defect litigation, spotlighting the need for precise diagnostics and robust building practices.
April 25, 2024
Litigation
Property
Technology
Florida
Florida Couple Arrested for Attempted Million-Dollar Lottery Fraud
A couple from DeFuniak Springs, Florida, was arrested for attempting to claim a $1 million lottery prize using an altered scratch-off ticket.
April 22, 2024
Fraud
Weird
Florida
Adjusters Discuss Challenges with Mitigation Company Charges and Negotiations
Adjusters on a professional forum share experiences and strategies for handling escalating bills from mitigation companies and their refusal to negotiate.
April 19, 2024
Education & Training
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Florida
Harnessing Geospatial Technology for Enhanced Risk Assessment in the Insurance Sector
Discover how geospatial technology revolutionizes risk profiling and pricing in insurance, offering precise mapping to predict and manage risks.
April 19, 2024
Auto
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Understanding True Innovation in the Insurance Industry Through Insights from In2Leadership Conference
Explore what real innovation means and how it can transform the insurance industry, as discussed at the recent In2Leadership conference.
April 19, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Arizona
Florida
Former Augusta National Employee Faces Charges for Stealing Masters Merchandise
An ex-employee of Augusta National Golf Club is accused of stealing millions in Masters golf merchandise over a thirteen-year period.
April 18, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Record Vehicle Thefts in 2023: A Nationwide Analysis
A record 1,020,729 vehicles were stolen across the U.S. in 2023, with California and the District of Columbia leading in numbers and rates, respectively.
April 18, 2024
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Soaring Home Insurance Premiums: The Hidden Cost of Climate Change
A homeowner’s discovery: rising construction costs and increasing weather-related damages drive unprecedented hikes in home insurance premiums.
April 17, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Iowa
Louisiana
North Carolina
