
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

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



