Houston Power Outages Could Last Weeks After Deadly Hurricane-Force Winds
Power outages in Houston could last for weeks following a destructive storm with hurricane-force winds, leaving thousands without electricity amid soaring temperatures.
May 17, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Miami Fraud Ring Busted for PIP Scheme, Four Detained
Four individuals were arrested in Miami for orchestrating a Personal Injury Protection fraud scheme, highlighting ongoing insurance fraud issues in Florida.
May 15, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Florida
Judge Judy Files Defamation Lawsuit Against National Enquirer for False Claims
Judge Judy takes legal action against the National Enquirer for falsely linking her to the Menendez brothers' retrial efforts, seeking damages for reputational harm.
May 15, 2024
Litigation
Weird
Florida
Court Allows Employee Shot by Co-worker to Sue Employer Despite Workers’ Compensation Denial
A Florida court has ruled that an employee shot by a co-worker can sue his employer after being denied workers' compensation benefits.
May 14, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Florida
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
Progressive Reforms Alleviate Florida’s Property/Casualty Insurance Crisis
Florida's property/casualty insurance landscape begins to stabilize following significant legislative reforms and a calm hurricane season, despite ongoing challenges.
May 9, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida
Florida’s Property/Casualty Insurance Market Shows Signs of Recovery Amid Reforms
Recent legislative reforms and a mild hurricane season have contributed to the recovery of Florida's property/casualty insurance market, yet challenges remain for premium costs.
May 8, 2024
Catastrophe
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida
Fannie Mae Clarifies Insurance Guidelines, Shifting Away from Actual Cash Value Coverage
Fannie Mae's updated guidelines enforce replacement cost coverage, challenging the trend towards actual cash value for homeowners and condo insurance.
May 8, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida
Kentucky
Florida Man Sentenced in Major Counterfeit Cisco Equipment Scheme
A dual U.S.-Turkey citizen from Florida has been sentenced to over six years in prison for trafficking counterfeit Cisco products, endangering national security and public safety.
May 3, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Florida
New Jersey
Ohio
Miami Retirement Trust Files Lawsuit Against Globe Life for Alleged Misconduct
The City of Miami General Employees' Retirement Trust has initiated a class action lawsuit against Globe Life, citing serious allegations of fraud and workplace misconduct.
May 3, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Florida
Texas
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
