
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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



