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Orlando Trio Admits to $58 Million Construction Payroll Fraud Scheme

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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 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

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

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

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
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