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
Workers’ Compensation Fraud Charges Filed in The Villages
A 74-year-old man faces felony fraud charges over a disputed worker's compensation claim in The Villages, Florida.
April 17, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Florida
Michigan
Former MLB Player Charged in Staged Car Crash Insurance Fraud Case in Florida
Yuniesky Betancourt, former MLB shortstop, is charged with insurance fraud after allegedly staging a car crash to claim false injuries, facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
April 16, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Florida
Unprecedented Floods of 2023 Highlight Rising Economic and Insurability Challenges in the U.S.
In 2023, the U.S. experienced several catastrophic floods, revealing critical gaps in current flood risk assessments and the growing impact of climate change.
April 16, 2024
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
Florida
Florida Peninsula Insurance Announces Rate Decrease Amid Legislative Reforms
In the wake of legislative changes, Florida Peninsula Insurance has announced a 2% reduction in premiums for homeowners and condo policies starting in July.
April 11, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida
