Connecticut Man Arrested in $50K iPhone Insurance Fraud Scheme
A Connecticut man was arrested following an investigation into a fraudulent iPhone insurance scheme that involved the use of mules and fake claims to obtain replacement devices.
February 4
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Technology
Connecticut
How Staged Accidents May Be Driving Up Uber Ride Costs
Allegations of staged accidents and fraudulent medical claims in New York could be inflating Uber ride prices by driving up insurance costs for rideshare drivers.
February 4
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
New York
Charlotte Man Charged with Insurance Fraud Over False Deer Collision Claim
A Charlotte man faces a felony insurance fraud charge after allegedly misrepresenting how his vehicle was damaged, claiming a deer strike instead of a hit-and-run crash.
February 4
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
North Carolina
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Prison for $1.4 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme
Former insurance claims handler James Keating received a 20-month prison sentence for defrauding Allied World Insurance out of more than $1.4 million through shell companies and kickbacks.
January 30
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Maryland Insurance Administration Recovers Over $33 Million for Policyholders in 2024
The Maryland Insurance Administration recovered nearly $33.3 million in 2024 by assisting consumers with insurance disputes, fraud investigations, and regulatory enforcement efforts.
January 30
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Maryland
Experian’s 2025 Fraud Forecast Warns of Rising AI-Powered Threats
Experian’s Future of Fraud Forecast highlights five emerging threats for 2025, including AI-driven bot attacks, password spraying, cryptocurrency scams, and social media-fueled fraud schemes.
January 29
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Boca Raton Dentist Arrested for $157K Insurance Fraud Targeting Major Carriers
A Boca Raton dentist faces multiple felony charges for allegedly fabricating claims to defraud MetLife, Delta Dental, and Aetna of $157,000, according to investigators.
January 28
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Florida
New York Secures $1 Billion Judgment Against Predatory Lending Firm
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $1.065 billion judgment against Yellowstone Capital for predatory lending, canceling over $534 million in small business debts nationwide.
January 24
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
New Jersey
New York
New York Unveils Plan to Fix Taxi and Rideshare Insurance Crisis
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed reforms to stabilize the city’s troubled taxi and rideshare insurance market after the collapse of its largest provider, American Transit Insurance Co.
January 24
Auto
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
New York
New York Woman Charged with $130,000 Welfare Fraud and Insurance Scheme
A New York resident allegedly defrauded Medicaid, childcare assistance programs, and her car insurance provider by misrepresenting income and residency over several years.
January 24
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
New Jersey
New York
Leveling the Playing Field with AI: Tools to Address Algorithmic Bias
Learn how to detect and mitigate bias in AI systems with practical tools and strategies, emphasizing fairness in decision-making for insurance fraud detection and beyond.
January 23
Education & Training
Fraud
Risk Management
Technology
Health Insurance Fraud Case Resolved by Austin-Based Small Group Business
An Austin-based small group health insurer settles allegations of fraudulent billing practices, emphasizing the need for transparency and ethical standards in health insurance claims.
January 23
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana
California School Board Trustee Indicted for Insurance Fraud and Misuse of Public Funds
A California school board trustee has been indicted for allegedly misusing public funds and filing a false insurance claim. A jury trial is set for March.
January 23
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
California
Cargo Theft Hits Unprecedented Highs in 2024, with $202K Average Loss Per Incident
Cargo theft incidents surged 27% in 2024, reaching 3,625 reported cases in the U.S. and Canada. California and Texas were hit hardest, with criminals shifting to high-value targets like electronics and copper.
January 23
Fraud
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
Georgia
New York
Texas
AI-Powered Claims Solutions Revolutionizing Desk Adjuster Workflows
Agentic AI is reshaping claims management by automating repetitive tasks, supporting desk adjusters, and addressing challenges like workforce gaps, scalability, and customer satisfaction.
January 21
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Fraud
Technology
