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Operation Sideswipe: How Staged 18-Wheeler Crashes Drove Insurance Fraud Losses

Operation Sideswipe: How Staged 18-Wheeler Crashes Drove Insurance Fraud Losses

A widespread staged-accident scheme involving attorneys, drivers, and recruited passengers inflated claims and exposed vulnerabilities in trucking and insurance litigation.
April 20 Catastrophe Fraud Insurance Industry Liability Litigation California Florida Louisiana Mississippi Oklahoma

Former Eagles Wide Receiver Arrested in Alleged False Insurance Claim Scheme

Former Eagles Wide Receiver Arrested in Alleged False Insurance Claim Scheme

Authorities allege the player obtained a new policy after a crash and misreported the date to secure coverage.
April 20 Auto Fraud Litigation California

Bear Costume Fraud Scheme Ends in Sentencing for California Trio

Bear Costume Fraud Scheme Ends in Sentencing for California Trio

Investigators uncovered staged wildlife damage to luxury vehicles, exposing a $141K fraud attempt that highlights ongoing risks in auto claims.
April 20 Auto Fraud Litigation Property California

AI-Generated Claims Fraud Rising as Insurers Detect Manipulated Damage and Fake Assets

AI-Generated Claims Fraud Rising as Insurers Detect Manipulated Damage and Fake Assets

Insurers report growing use of AI-generated images and documents to exaggerate or fabricate losses, forcing adjusters to rely on advanced fraud detection tools.
April 16 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Property Technology

Iowa Farmer Sentenced to 13 Years for $1.7M USDA Fraud and Crop Insurance Scheme

Iowa Farmer Sentenced to 13 Years for $1.7M USDA Fraud and Crop Insurance Scheme

A multi-year fraud scheme involving USDA subsidies, crop insurance manipulation, and identity theft underscores ongoing risks in agricultural claims and federal program oversight.
April 13 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Property Risk Management Iowa

New Kansas Law Lowers Barrier for Civil Insurance Fraud Cases

New Kansas Law Lowers Barrier for Civil Insurance Fraud Cases

New law allows civil prosecution of fraud, mandates disclosure of expunged records for adjuster licensing, and expands antifraud duties to assigned claims plans.
April 13 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Kansas

Florida Law Reduces Permit Requirements and Expands Private Inspections

Florida Law Reduces Permit Requirements and Expands Private Inspections

HB 803 waives permits for small jobs but adds carveouts, documentation rules, and liability protections that reshape claim investigations.
April 8 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Subrogation Florida

Public Adjuster Charged in Multi-State Insurance Fraud Scheme Targeting Homeowners

Public Adjuster Charged in Multi-State Insurance Fraud Scheme Targeting Homeowners

Authorities say insurance claim funds were diverted and signatures forged, with elderly homeowners among the victims. Investigators believe more policyholders may be affected.
April 6 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management New Jersey Pennsylvania

Mount Everest Rescue Insurance Scam Allegedly Cost Insurers $20 Million

Mount Everest Rescue Insurance Scam Allegedly Cost Insurers $20 Million

Nepali authorities say foreign climbers were funneled through staged rescues, questionable hospital treatment, and falsified records to trigger insurance payouts. The case offers a stark example of how coordinated fraud can exploit high-risk travel and medical claims.
April 6 Fraud Insurance Industry Risk Management Technology

AI Insurance Fraud Surges as Adjusters Face Rising Digital Manipulation Risks

AI Insurance Fraud Surges as Adjusters Face Rising Digital Manipulation Risks

New Verisk data shows widespread use of AI editing tools, growing fraud risks, and ongoing challenges for adjusters detecting manipulated claim evidence.
April 1 Fraud Insurance Industry Risk Management Technology

GEICO Alleges Fake Invoices and Shell Companies in DME Fraud Operation

GEICO Alleges Fake Invoices and Shell Companies in DME Fraud Operation

Insurer alleges a coordinated network used shell companies, inflated invoices, and non-fee-schedule billing codes to extract payments and evade detection.
April 1 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation New York

Cyber Claims Surge in Severity as AI and Litigation Accelerate Losses

Cyber Claims Surge in Severity as AI and Litigation Accelerate Losses

New data shows rising breach costs, faster lawsuits, and AI-powered attacks reshaping cyber claims handling and severity.
March 30 Fraud Litigation Risk Management Technology

Crypto Insurance Gaps Leave Theft Victims Without Coverage

Crypto Insurance Gaps Leave Theft Victims Without Coverage

Crypto platforms market account protection, but exclusions and strict requirements often leave theft victims without reimbursement.
March 30 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Technology

New Orleans Attorneys Convicted in Staged Crash Insurance Fraud Scheme

New Orleans Attorneys Convicted in Staged Crash Insurance Fraud Scheme

Federal jury finds law firms and co-conspirators guilty in long-running scheme targeting commercial auto policies and inflating claims through staged accidents and unnecessary medical treatments.
March 25 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Louisiana

Uber Backs Legal Reform as Litigation Costs Drive Auto Claim Inflation

Uber Backs Legal Reform as Litigation Costs Drive Auto Claim Inflation

Rideshare insurer costs surge as fraud, attorney solicitation, and third-party funding reshape auto claims severity and settlement dynamics.
March 25 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation California New York
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