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LAPD Officer Charged With Disability Fraud After Skydiving While on Injury Leave

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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