Florida Check-Cashing Fraud Scheme Leads to Prison Sentences for Three Conspirators
Gabriela Inamagua, alongside her father and his former girlfriend, faces prison for a multi-million dollar fraud scheme involving shell companies and insurance deception.
January 4, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Florida
The Evolving Dynamics of Pharmacy Use in Workers’ Compensation
Exploring the top five pharmacy trends in workers’ compensation for 2024, focusing on physician dispensing, mental health, opioids, long COVID, and inflation.
January 3, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Florida
P&C Insurance in 2023: A Year to Forget, but a Stepping Stone to Future Success
Exploring the tumultuous journey of the P&C industry in 2023 and its potential path towards recovery and innovation in 2024, amidst global and economic uncertainties.
January 2, 2024
Auto
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Alabama
California
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Florida’s Home Insurance Market Sees Potential Stability with Increased Focus on Property Hardening
Exploring the evolving landscape of Florida’s home insurance market, highlighting the critical role of property hardening in mitigating hurricane damage.
December 22, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Hurricane Idalia Shifts Insurance Dynamics in the Southeast US
Hurricane Idalia’s devastation in Florida and beyond underscores the escalating challenges for insurers in a climate-affected world, demanding innovative adaptation.
December 18, 2023
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida Adjusters Allege Insurance Companies Altered Damage Estimates, Demand Investigation
Independent claims adjusters in Florida allege several insurance companies have misleadingly altered wind damage estimates, sparking calls for an investigation into potential fraud.
December 14, 2023
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida
Florida Legislators Propose Condo Roof Insurance Reform to Curb Rising Premiums
Florida Representatives Hillary Cassel and Ana Maria Rodriguez introduce a bipartisan bill to pilot actual cash value coverage for condo roofs with Citizens Property Insurance Corp.
December 12, 2023
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Multi-Million-Dollar Insurance Fraud Ringleader Captured After Four Years as a Fugitive
After a lengthy pursuit, US Marshals arrest William Maze, the alleged leader of a vast insurance fraud operation, marking a significant breakthrough in the case.
December 4, 2023
Auto
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Florida
Nevada
Washington
Genesis Reference Laboratories Settles for Over $1 Million in False Claims Act Case Involving Kickbacks
Orlando-based Genesis Reference Laboratories agrees to a significant settlement to resolve allegations of illegal kickbacks, highlighting ongoing healthcare fraud issues.
December 4, 2023
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Florida
Missouri
New Jersey
Texas
Florida Crackdown on Roof Insurance Fraud Leads to Multiple Arrests
Florida authorities arrest individuals in a major roof insurance fraud scheme, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the industry.
December 4, 2023
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida
Illinois Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes CGL Coverage for Construction Defects
In a landmark decision, the Illinois Supreme Court overturns years of precedent, ruling that damage from construction defects may be covered under commercial general liability policies.
December 4, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Texas
Florida Man Sentenced for Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud in Construction Industry
Ramon Paz of Lakeland, Florida, receives a 33-month federal prison sentence for orchestrating a workers’ compensation insurance fraud, impacting the construction sector.
November 21, 2023
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Workers' Compensation
Florida
Former Museum CEO Files Countersuit Over Basquiat Forgery Scandal in Florida
Amidst the forgery scandal involving Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings, the ex-CEO of a Florida museum countersues over allegations of wrongful termination and defamation.
November 17, 2023
Fraud
Liability
Litigation
Property
Florida
SpaceX’s Workplace Safety Under Scrutiny Amid Rising Injuries and Regulatory Lapses
SpaceX’s rapid growth and technological advancements are overshadowed by rising worker injuries and weak regulatory responses, highlighting major safety concerns.
November 14, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Florida
Texas
Washington
Homeowners Insurance Affordability Study Reveals Significant Variations Across States
A recent study by the Insurance Research Council reveals stark differences in homeowners insurance affordability across the United States.
November 14, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Hampshire
