
Health Insurance Fraud Case Resolved by Austin-Based Small Group Business
An Austin-based small group health insurer settles allegations of fraudulent billing practices, emphasizing the need for transparency and ethical standards in health insurance claims.
January 23, 2025
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana

California School Board Trustee Indicted for Insurance Fraud and Misuse of Public Funds
A California school board trustee has been indicted for allegedly misusing public funds and filing a false insurance claim. A jury trial is set for March.
January 23, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
California

Cargo Theft Hits Unprecedented Highs in 2024, with $202K Average Loss Per Incident
Cargo theft incidents surged 27% in 2024, reaching 3,625 reported cases in the U.S. and Canada. California and Texas were hit hardest, with criminals shifting to high-value targets like electronics and copper.
January 23, 2025
Fraud
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
Georgia
New York
Texas

AI-Powered Claims Solutions Revolutionizing Desk Adjuster Workflows
Agentic AI is reshaping claims management by automating repetitive tasks, supporting desk adjusters, and addressing challenges like workforce gaps, scalability, and customer satisfaction.
January 21, 2025
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Fraud
Technology

Efforts Intensify to Combat Fraud Targeting Wildfire Survivors in Southern California
California authorities, including Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, are addressing rising fraud cases after wildfires, deploying resources to protect survivors and prosecute scammers.
January 21, 2025
Catastrophe
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
California

How AI is Transforming Insurance: Opportunities and Challenges
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the insurance industry, enhancing efficiency and accuracy, but its adoption requires overcoming technical, ethical, and regulatory challenges.
January 8, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Underwriting

Florida Couple Accused of Running $11 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme via Unauthorized Dental Practices
A Florida couple allegedly orchestrated an $11 million insurance fraud scheme through unauthorized dental practices, deceiving patients and insurers to fund a luxury lifestyle.
January 7, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Florida

AI in Claims: The Battle Against Fraud’s High-Tech Evolution
Insurance companies are leveraging AI to combat claims fraud while grappling with criminals using the same tools to exploit vulnerabilities, driving an urgent need for innovation.
December 30, 2024
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

Minnesota Secures $300K Settlement with Florida Firm Over Worker Misclassification
A Florida company, accused of misclassifying Minnesota workers, settles for $300,000 and halts operations in the state, addressing worker misclassification and lost benefits.
December 26, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Florida
Minnesota

Florida Man Accused of Hurricane Irma Insurance Fraud
A man from Coral Springs, Florida, is under investigation for insurance fraud after allegedly filing a false claim for Hurricane Irma damages, with encouragement from their public adjuster.
December 26, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Florida

Insurance Company Targets 180 Health Care Providers in $450M Fraud Lawsuit
American Transit Insurance Co. has filed a $450 million lawsuit against over 180 healthcare providers under the RICO Act, alleging no-fault insurance fraud, kickbacks, and overbilling in New York.
December 26, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
New York

US Watchdog Targets Major Banks Over Alleged Fraud on Zelle Payment App
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has sued JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo, alleging insufficient protections against fraud on the Zelle payment platform, impacting consumers nationwide.
December 20, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology

How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Workers’ Compensation
Artificial intelligence is reshaping workers’ compensation by improving fraud detection, streamlining claims processes, and enhancing injury prevention—but ethical implementation is key.
December 19, 2024
Fraud
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation

CVS Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Opioid Dispensing Missteps
The DOJ alleges CVS pharmacies knowingly dispensed opioids unsafely, ignoring red flags and understaffing stores, as part of a whistleblower suit under the False Claims Act.
December 19, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Texas

Iowa Roofing Company Barred from Acting as Unlicensed Public Adjuster
Darren Reeves Roofing is ordered to cease unlicensed public adjuster services, including negotiating insurance claims or offering advice on insurance contracts, following a consent order in Iowa.
December 16, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Iowa



