
Orlando Trio Admits to $58 Million Construction Payroll Fraud Scheme
Three Orlando residents face prison time after pleading guilty to a years-long fraud scheme that evaded workers’ comp premiums and payroll taxes in the construction sector.
April 7, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Florida

Gen Z’s Mortgage Risk: Climate Change & Insurance Costs
Rising insurance premiums and climate-related disasters are forcing Gen Z to scrutinize weather patterns before buying homes, reshaping the American Dream.
March 25, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Texas

How Lithium-Ion Batteries Amplify Risk During Natural Disasters
Lithium-ion batteries pose increasing fire and environmental risks during natural disasters, prompting insurers, governments, and consumers to rethink safety and response strategies.
March 24, 2025
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
Florida

Tornado Strikes Florida TV Station During Live Broadcast
A tornado touched down near Orlando, Florida, striking a TV station during a live weather broadcast. Meteorologist Brooks Garner stayed on air as the storm passed over the studio.
March 11, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Florida’s Insurance Market Faces Shake-Up as Lawmakers Tackle Rising Costs
With soaring premiums and industry instability, Florida lawmakers are pushing for reforms in home and auto insurance. Transparency, incentives, and technology may offer relief, but challenges remain.
March 5, 2025
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Technology
Florida

Florida Insurance Market Strengthens as Legal Reforms Curb Costs
Legislative reforms targeting legal system abuse and claim fraud are improving Florida’s insurance market, reducing litigation, attracting insurers, and slowing premium increases.
March 4, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida

Tampa Contractor Sentenced to 4 Years, Ordered to Pay $55M for Fraud and Safety Violations
A Tampa-based contractor was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay over $55 million in restitution for fraud, tax evasion, and workplace violations that led to an employee’s death.
February 24, 2025
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Florida

Rising Insurance Costs and Severe Thunderstorms: How Convective Storms Are Reshaping Risk
Severe convective storms are a major driver of rising insurance costs, with hail, tornadoes, and strong winds causing billions in property damage. Understanding storm patterns can help insurers manage risk effectively.
February 24, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana

Two Men Face Prison for $161M Obamacare Fraud Scheme
Two individuals allegedly defrauded the Affordable Care Act by submitting false applications, leading to millions in commissions and subsidy fraud. They face multiple federal charges.
February 21, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Florida
Texas

Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers on the Rise in 2023, IRC Report Finds
A new Insurance Research Council (IRC) report reveals that over 33% of U.S. drivers in 2023 lacked sufficient auto insurance, marking a significant increase since 2017.
February 21, 2025
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Colorado
District Of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky

South Carolina’s Liquor Liability Insurance Market Faces Deepening Crisis
South Carolina’s liquor liability insurance market has been unprofitable since 2017, with insurers losing $1.77 for every $1.00 earned. Claim frequency far exceeds neighboring states, intensifying concerns.
February 20, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina

Florida’s Insurance Market Shows Signs of Recovery, but Reinsurance Challenges Persist
Florida’s insurance market is stabilizing, with reinsurance supply outpacing demand for the first time in years. However, challenges remain, particularly in the lower layers of reinsurance coverage, where costs continue to rise.
February 17, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida

Tort Costs Rising Faster Than Inflation and GDP, Study Finds
A new study from the Institute for Legal Reform reveals that U.S. tort costs have risen at an annual rate of 7.1% from 2016 to 2022, exceeding both inflation and GDP growth.
February 6, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Alaska
California
Delaware
Florida
Louisiana

Natural Disasters Caused $368 Billion in Damage Last Year, Aon Report Reveals
The 2025 Climate and Catastrophe Insight Report by Aon highlights how hurricanes, severe storms, and global flooding pushed disaster losses to $368 billion in 2024, exposing critical insurance gaps.
January 29, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee

Boca Raton Dentist Arrested for $157K Insurance Fraud Targeting Major Carriers
A Boca Raton dentist faces multiple felony charges for allegedly fabricating claims to defraud MetLife, Delta Dental, and Aetna of $157,000, according to investigators.
January 28, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Florida



