
LAPD Officer Charged With Disability Fraud After Skydiving While on Injury Leave
Prosecutors allege the officer collected disability benefits while participating in skydiving and intense gym workouts.
March 2
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
California

NJ Auto Insurance Fraud Fight Puts PIP Arbitration System at Risk
A pending decision in Allstate v. Carteret Comprehensive Medical Care could determine whether complex auto insurance fraud claims belong in arbitration or Superior Court, with direct implications for PIP claims handling and insurer recovery efforts.
March 2
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
New Jersey

Why Paper Checks Still Dominate Insurance Claims Payments
Paper checks still dominate insurance payments, but fraud data, workflow drag, and customer expectations are pushing carriers toward digital alternatives.
February 19
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

Ohio Asphalt Companies to Pay $30M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
Two Ohio asphalt contractors agreed to pay $30 million to settle allegations they submitted falsified testing data on federally funded highway projects.
February 19
Catastrophe
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Ohio

78% of Insurers Plan Higher Tech Budgets in 2026, Survey Finds
Survey data shows carriers and brokers ramping up AI, cybersecurity and digital platforms as claims, fraud and catastrophe pressures intensify.
February 19
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management

Zelle, Venmo and Cash App Fraud Losses Climb as Companies Reassess Controls
Losses tied to Venmo, Zelle and Cash App are climbing, pushing underwriters and claims teams to scrutinize controls, coverage limits and internal fraud exposure.
February 19
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

North American Insurers Face Structural Claims Cost Shift in 2026
Gallagher Bassett’s 2026 Carrier Perspective report finds social inflation, medical costs, catastrophe losses and AI-driven fraud are compounding severity and workforce pressure for carriers.
February 17
Auto
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation

Florida Authorities Break Up Major Theft Organization Targeting Semi-Trailers
Six suspects face up to 300 years combined after targeting semi-trailers and disabling GPS tracking devices across multiple Florida counties.
February 17
Fraud
Litigation
Marine
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Former Ole Miss Football Player Convicted in $194M Fraud Scheme
Federal prosecutors say the ex-football standout used telemedicine fronts and DME companies to bill Medicare and CHAMPVA for unnecessary orthotic braces, targeting vulnerable seniors.
February 4
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Florida
Mississippi

Cargo Theft Losses Jump 60% to $725M as Organized Crime Targets High-Value Freight
Even with little change in total incidents, organized theft rings pushed average cargo theft values sharply higher in 2025.
January 28
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Marine
Property
Risk Management

Federal Arson Charge Filed After Fire at Alton Insurance Office
Prosecutors allege the fire followed a dispute over a life insurance policy cashout, raising fraud and safety concerns for insurers and claims staff.
January 26
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Illinois

Why Roof Claims Get Reopened: Adjusters Sound Off on Contractor Tactics
Adjusters discuss why aggressive roofing estimates keep claims open longer and how inconsistency fuels disputes.
January 23
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Insurance AI Falls Short When Speed Replaces Context
Heavy investment in insurance AI continues to deliver limited returns as automation accelerates workflows without improving decision quality, explainability, or claims outcomes.
January 12
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology

New York Regulates Litigation Funding and Expands Fraud Discovery
A new statute regulating consumer litigation funding and a key appellate ruling expanding discovery reshape fraud defenses and transparency in New York claims.
January 8
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
New York

California Court Revives $22.9M Insurance Fraud Lawsuit Alleging Attorney Aided Deception of GEICO
Appeals court says fraud claims may rely on public records without violating California’s public disclosure bar.
January 8
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
California
Colorado



