
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

Top Holiday Risks Driving Property and Auto Insurance Claims
Frozen pipes, kitchen fires, icy walkways, and parking lot crashes make winter the busiest season for property and auto insurance claims. Here’s how adjusters can prepare.
December 22, 2025
Auto
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Alaska
Maine
Minnesota

California Marijuana Law Complicates Intoxication Defense in Work Injury Claims
Courts require more than a positive THC test to prove workplace marijuana impairment. Here’s what claims adjusters need to know post-AB 2188.
December 22, 2025
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California

CHP Officer in California Sentenced for Workers’ Comp Fraud After Disability Claim Unravels
A California officer faked a disabling injury while collecting benefits, only to be caught performing manual labor on his property. The case underscores the vigilance required in high-risk workers’ comp claims.
December 22, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
California

Insurance Rep Accused of Issuing 126 Fraudulent Checks in Georgia
A total loss rep allegedly issued over 100 fraudulent checks in a scheme spanning multiple counties. Investigators detail how internal access was exploited.
December 18, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Georgia

Google Sues Darcula Cybercrime Group Over Massive Scam Text Campaign Targeting Americans
The lawsuit aims to seize phishing infrastructure blamed for millions of fraudulent texts and widespread financial losses affecting U.S. consumers and insurers.
December 18, 2025
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Technology

2026 Claims Outlook Shows Regulatory Expansion Driving Cyber Claims Complexity and Expenses
As cyber and AI regulation expands, insurers and panel providers face increased claim costs and demand for specialized expertise next year.
December 18, 2025
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability

GEICO Sues Over $2.7M Medical Equipment Fraud Tied to Kickbacks
Insurer accuses two Brooklyn-based suppliers of billing for unnecessary and undelivered medical equipment through a kickback-fueled fraud scheme. The lawsuit seeks to block $2M in pending no-fault claims.
December 15, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
New York

North Carolina Sting Catches Roofer Damaging Roof for $30K Insurance Claim
State investigators and Farm Bureau staged a bait house to catch a roofing contractor fabricating wind and hail damage in an alleged insurance fraud attempt.
December 15, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
North Carolina

Water Damage, Theft Top List of Small-Business Insurance Claims in Hartford Report
The Hartford’s analysis of 1 million small-business policies shows rising costs for fire, injury, and water damage claims, with risk mitigation strategies gaining traction.
December 11, 2025
Fraud
Liability
Property
Risk Management

AI and Ontologies Are Fixing Insurance’s Data Quality Crisis
Semantic ontologies and AI-powered validation tools are transforming how insurers clean and structure their data, improving underwriting, fraud detection, and claims accuracy.
December 11, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology

AI Set to Become Insurers’ Core Infrastructure in 2026
SAS forecasts AI’s shift from auxiliary tool to operational core, reshaping claims, underwriting, and fraud detection as insurers face mounting climate, economic, and regulatory pressure.
December 5, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Technology
Underwriting



