
Kentucky Man Accused of Staging UTV Theft in Alleged Insurance Fraud Scheme
Kentucky State Police say a Martin County man admitted he falsely reported a side-by-side stolen in an alleged attempt to collect insurance money. Investigators say neighbors and follow-up interviews helped uncover inconsistencies in the report.
May 13
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Kentucky

New York Man Accused of $400K Trucking Insurance Fraud Scheme
Federal prosecutors say a New York man filed false damage claims against trucking companies and insurers using fake names, repair shops and invoices.
May 13
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
New York

Dallas Financial Executive Convicted in $150 Million Insurance-Linked Fraud Scheme
Federal prosecutors said Brad Heppner used shell companies, falsified records, and misleading debt transactions tied to GWG Holdings and Beneficient, leaving thousands of investors facing major losses.
May 13
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Texas

San Francisco Man Convicted in Insurance Fraud Scheme Linked to Rogue Tow Operator
Federal prosecutors said the defendant helped file fraudulent claims involving wrecked and inoperable vehicles as part of a broader Bay Area towing fraud operation tied to arson, staged losses, and organized insurance scams.
May 11
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Subrogation
California

Nonprofit Officials Indicted in Alleged Insurance Fraud and Embezzlement Scheme
Prosecutors allege misuse of California wildfire prevention funds, insurance fraud, and money laundering tied to a six-year scheme exceeding $100,000.
May 5
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
California

Public Adjuster Charged in $140K Insurance Payout Theft Case
Pennsylvania prosecutors allege a public adjuster diverted insurance claim funds meant for homeowners and contractors after storm, flood and property damage claims.
April 30
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Pennsylvania

Fake Auto Insurance Cards Surge in Texas, Driving Fraud Risk and Claims Costs
Fraudulent policies are leaving drivers uninsured and shifting costs to legitimate claims through higher premiums and increased uninsured motorist filings.
April 30
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management

People Risk 2026 Report: Workforce Trends Driving Insurance Claims Exposure
New data shows how AI gaps, cyber behavior, labor shortages, and employee stress are driving higher claims frequency, severity, and operational risk.
April 30
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Technology

Electronic Key Fob Fraud Scheme Drives Multi-State Auto Theft Ring Indictments
Suspects used electronic devices to reprogram key fobs, moving stolen vehicles across states and into international markets.
April 28
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
District Of Columbia
Maryland
Pennsylvania

Largest Art Theft in History Highlights Challenges in High-Value Property Recovery
A former FBI agent details suspects and missed opportunities in the $500M Boston art theft, offering insight into why recovery remains difficult decades later.
April 28
Fraud
Litigation
Property
Risk Management

Cargo Theft Losses Hold at $131M Despite Fewer Incidents in Q1 2026
Fewer incidents mask rising claim complexity as organized crime groups use impersonation and target high-resale goods across major logistics hubs.
April 28
Fraud
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Operation Sideswipe: How Staged 18-Wheeler Crashes Drove Insurance Fraud Losses
A widespread staged-accident scheme involving attorneys, drivers, and recruited passengers inflated claims and exposed vulnerabilities in trucking and insurance litigation.
April 20
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
California
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Oklahoma

Former Eagles Wide Receiver Arrested in Alleged False Insurance Claim Scheme
Authorities allege the player obtained a new policy after a crash and misreported the date to secure coverage.
April 20
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
California

Bear Costume Fraud Scheme Ends in Sentencing for California Trio
Investigators uncovered staged wildlife damage to luxury vehicles, exposing a $141K fraud attempt that highlights ongoing risks in auto claims.
April 20
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
Property
California

AI-Generated Claims Fraud Rising as Insurers Detect Manipulated Damage and Fake Assets
Insurers report growing use of AI-generated images and documents to exaggerate or fabricate losses, forcing adjusters to rely on advanced fraud detection tools.
April 16
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
Technology



