
Genesis Reference Laboratories Settles for Over $1 Million in False Claims Act Case Involving Kickbacks
Orlando-based Genesis Reference Laboratories agrees to a significant settlement to resolve allegations of illegal kickbacks, highlighting ongoing healthcare fraud issues.
December 4, 2023
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Florida
Missouri
New Jersey
Texas

Florida Crackdown on Roof Insurance Fraud Leads to Multiple Arrests
Florida authorities arrest individuals in a major roof insurance fraud scheme, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the industry.
December 4, 2023
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida

AI’s Impact on Insurance: A Closer Look at Claims and Underwriting
Exploring the integration of AI in insurance, focusing on claims and underwriting, and its potential to redefine industry practices and profitability.
November 30, 2023
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

FTX Investors Target Sports Entities in Crypto Fraud Lawsuit
Major League Baseball, Formula 1, and Mercedes-Benz racing team face lawsuit for allegedly aiding FTX’s multi-billion-dollar crypto fraud.
November 29, 2023
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management

Florida Man Sentenced for Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud in Construction Industry
Ramon Paz of Lakeland, Florida, receives a 33-month federal prison sentence for orchestrating a workers’ compensation insurance fraud, impacting the construction sector.
November 21, 2023
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Workers' Compensation
Florida

Former Museum CEO Files Countersuit Over Basquiat Forgery Scandal in Florida
Amidst the forgery scandal involving Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings, the ex-CEO of a Florida museum countersues over allegations of wrongful termination and defamation.
November 17, 2023
Fraud
Liability
Litigation
Property
Florida

Vegas Casinos Hit by Major Cyberattacks: MGM and Caesars Face Severe Consequences
MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment face severe fallout from major cyberattacks, highlighting the critical importance of cybersecurity in today’s digital age.
November 17, 2023
Fraud
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Nevada

EU Presses TikTok for Greater Measures Against Misinformation Spread
The European Union’s digital chief has commended TikTok for its recent initiatives to safeguard users but underscores the need for continued vigilance against the spread of illegal content and misinformation.
November 8, 2023
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology

Florida Insurance Agent Charged in Major Fraud Case Involving Over $130K and Hurricane Ian Claims
A Palm Beach insurance agent’s arrest for fraud casts a shadow on the trust placed in industry professionals.
November 8, 2023
Catastrophe
Fraud
Liability
Property
Florida

Minnesota Men Face Federal Charges in Interstate Catalytic Converter Theft Ring
Federal officials have charged four Minnesota men in a multi- million-dollar scheme to transport stolen catalytic converters to buyers in several states.
November 2, 2023
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Colorado
Minnesota
New Jersey
New York
Oklahoma

Guidewire and RiskStream Unite: Revolutionizing the Insurance Landscape with RAPID X Technology
By creating a single source of truth, blockchain-based "smart contracts" enable real-time data collection, sharing, and analysis that can reduce fraud, accelerate claims processes, and save the industry $200 billion per year.
October 31, 2023
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Technology

Former Allstate Adjuster Faces Jail Time, Forfeits Assets Over Fraudulent Claims
Discover how a one-time reputable claims adjuster’s illicit actions led to a steep fall from grace, shedding light on the critical role of integrity in the claims industry.
October 24, 2023
Fraud
Insurance Industry
South Carolina
West Virginia

California Insurance Agent Arraigned for Allegedly Stealing from Small Business Owners
Erin Lee McCarroll, 49, of Laguna Beach, California, was arraigned on 27 felony counts including grand theft and forgery after a California Department of Insurance investigation.
October 24, 2023
Fraud
Liability
Workers' Compensation
California

Owner of California Biolab charged With Mislabeling, Lacking Permits
The Chinese owner of an unauthorized central California lab that fueled conspiracy theories about China and biological weapons has been arrested on charges of not obtaining the proper permits.
October 24, 2023
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Liability

Tree Service Owner Charged with Insurance Fraud, Denial of Workers’ Comp Benefits
‘Cases like this one are particularly egregious, employees were not only put at great risk, but they were denied their hard-earned wages,’ Ricardo Lara, California insurance commissioner, said in a release.
October 12, 2023
Fraud
Workers' Compensation



