Georgia Insurance Claims News (Page 6)

Hurricane Debby Hits Florida’s Big Bend, Promises Severe Southeast Flooding

Hurricane Debby has made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, leading to potential historic flooding from northern Florida to the Carolinas, along with gusty winds, storm surge, and tornadoes.

August 5, 2024 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Virginia

Georgia Roofing Subcontractor Fined After Teen Falls from Roof

JVS Roofing faces penalties for employing a minor in hazardous work and underpaying workers after a 17-year-old fell from a Pennsylvania roof.

July 29, 2024 Georgia

NBA Teams Sued for Copyright Infringement in Social Media Videos

Fourteen NBA teams are accused of using copyrighted music in social media promotional videos without proper licensing, leading to multiple lawsuits by Kobalt and other music companies.

July 23, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Technology Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia

Insurers Gained $50 Billion From Medicare for Untreated Diseases

Medicare Advantage insurers received $50 billion from questionable diagnoses, including diseases like diabetic cataracts and HIV, for conditions that were not treated or didn’t exist.

July 8, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Technology Alabama Arizona Florida Georgia Massachusetts

AI Helps Cut Workers Comp Costs by Identifying Fraud and Difficult Claims

Artificial intelligence is aiding insurers and employers in reducing workers comp costs by identifying difficult and fraudulent claims, but it remains a tool for claims handlers rather than a replacement.

July 8, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Technology Workers' Compensation California Georgia Massachusetts Missouri

Farmers Insurance Addresses Adjuster Concerns Following Anonymous Letter

Farmers Insurance responds to claims of understaffing and overworking made by an anonymous group of in-house adjusters, following a significant increase in claims and workforce reduction.

July 2, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Workers' Compensation Alabama California Florida Georgia Tennessee

Lightning-Related Insurance Claims Soar in 2023

The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) reported a 30% increase in total claims value from 2022, highlighting the financial impact of severe convective storms.

June 19, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Alabama California Florida Georgia Louisiana

Nuclear Verdicts Surge in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases: A Decade in Review

A comprehensive study from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform highlights the rising trend of nuclear verdicts, their causes, and potential solutions over a ten-year period ending in 2022.

June 10, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Risk Management California Florida Georgia Illinois Missouri

Insights from Allianz Atlantic Hurricane Forecast

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, starting June 1 and ending November 30, is predicted to be particularly active. Allianz Commercial offers insights into this year’s forecast, reviewing notable 2023 storms and providing expert advice on storm preparedness.

June 6, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina