
Iowa Insurance Agent Charged in Alleged Identity Theft and Insurance Fraud Scheme
Iowa investigators allege an insurance agent opened policies using the identities of at least 11 family members without their knowledge, generating more than $36,000 in commissionable premiums. The case includes 23 felony charges and one aggravated misdemeanor.
July 6
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Iowa

Insurers Allege Bank of America Processed More Than $1 Million in Flagged Fraud Transfers
Two insurers that reimbursed a New Jersey company for an alleged fraud loss are pursuing subrogation against Bank of America. The lawsuit claims the bank processed wire and ACH transfers after employees flagged them as fraudulent.
July 6
Fraud
Litigation
Subrogation
Technology
New Jersey

Texas Man Charged in Utah Ghost Broker Scheme Involving 1,100 Fraudulent Auto Insurance Policies
Utah regulators say a Texas man used false information to obtain more than 1,100 auto insurance policies and collected payments from consumers whose coverage could have been invalid when claims were filed.
June 24
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Texas
Utah

Health Care Fraud Crackdown Targets $6.5 Billion in Alleged False Claims
Federal prosecutors announced charges against hundreds of defendants in alleged Medicare, Medicaid, wound care, opioid, hospice, and behavioral health fraud schemes. Investigators credited advanced data analytics and coordinated enforcement efforts for identifying the cases.
June 23
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology

CareFirst Files RICO Lawsuit Over Alleged $50 Million Health Insurance Fraud
A federal lawsuit claims hundreds of ineligible individuals were enrolled in Maryland-based health plans through an alleged scheme involving fraudulent residency information and referral networks.
June 23
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Litigation
Maryland

Houston-Area Clinic Owner Accused in $906 Million Medicare and Tricare Fraud Scheme
Federal prosecutors allege a Houston-area clinic owner and co-conspirators submitted hundreds of millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare and Tricare claims tied to medically unnecessary allograft procedures. Investigators say the scheme generated nearly $300 million in government payments and involved kickbacks and patient referrals.
June 22
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
California
Hawaii
Nevada
Texas

AI-Powered Health Insurance Fraud Forces Carriers to Strengthen Defenses
Health insurers are investing in voice authentication, deepfake detection, and advanced analytics as criminals use AI-generated records, synthetic identities, and automated calls to exploit healthcare systems.
June 22
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Allows Physician Referrals to Pharmacies They Own
A Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling found that the state's workers' compensation self-referral law does not apply to pharmacies, allowing physicians to refer injured workers to pharmacies in which they have a financial interest. The decision could fuel ongoing disputes over prescription drug costs and billing practices.
June 19
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Pennsylvania

McBee Dynasty Star Faces 2027 Trial Over Alleged Fraudulent Asset Transfers
Federal prosecutors allege reality television personality and convicted crop insurance fraud defendant Steve McBee transferred valuable business interests to his sons while under investigation. The family disputes the claims and argues the transfers followed long-established trust practices.
June 19
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Missouri
Nebraska
South Dakota

NICB Warns of Contractor Fraud Following Illinois Tornado Surge as Storm Losses Rise
Illinois has recorded 140 tornadoes in 2026, prompting the National Insurance Crime Bureau to warn residents about contractor fraud schemes that often emerge after major disasters. The alert comes as severe convective storm losses continue to generate tens of billions in insured claims annually.
June 19
Catastrophe
Fraud
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Illinois

Project Jetsetter Exposes International Auto Insurance Fraud Network in Canada
A multi-year investigation uncovered organized criminal groups linked to staged collisions, vehicle financing fraud, and false insurance claims that generated millions in losses and drove up costs for insurers and policyholders.
June 8
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology

NICB Warns Contractor Fraud Is Rising Nationwide After Natural Disasters
As communities recover from tornadoes, floods, wildfires, and other disasters, NICB says contractor fraud schemes are becoming more sophisticated, with roofing scams, inflated mitigation claims, and assignment of benefits abuse among the most common threats.
June 8
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

Meta Fraud Exposure Raises New Liability Questions for Insurers
New fraud data from Lloyds Bank and recent U.S. court rulings are increasing scrutiny of Meta's role in online scams, creating new questions about liability, insurance coverage, cyber risk, and potential subrogation opportunities.
June 8
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management

FICO: Insurers Must Shift From Reactive Fraud Detection to Connected Intelligence
New FICO report argues that fragmented data systems are leaving insurers vulnerable to organized fraud networks and calls for real-time, enterprise-wide fraud intelligence.
June 8
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Technology

Texas Police Chief’s Staged Vehicle Theft Insurance Fraud Conviction Upheld on Appeal
A federal appeals court found sufficient evidence that a Texas police chief conspired to burn his wife's SUV, report it stolen, and collect insurance proceeds. The case highlights multiple fraud indicators that claims investigators identified before any confession emerged.
June 5
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Texas



