From Cold War Deals to Nuclear Verdicts Reclaiming the Insurance Lawyer’s Role
A Cold War prisoner swap led by an insurance lawyer reminds us that claims professionals still shape high-stakes outcomes—if we stay sharp, strategic, and proactive.
August 1, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Rising Litigation Costs and Tort Reform Momentum Shape Liability Claims in 2025
Tort reform efforts in states like Georgia and Florida are reshaping the liability claims landscape in 2025, as litigation costs soar and attorney involvement rises rapidly.
August 1, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
California
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
High Noon Recalls Vodka Seltzers After Label Mix-Up with Celsius Energy Drinks
High Noon is recalling vodka seltzers mistakenly labeled as Celsius energy drinks, leading to a risk of accidental alcohol consumption. No illnesses have been reported.
August 1, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Michigan
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
US Natural Disasters Push Insured Losses to $80 Billion in First Half of 2025
Munich Re reports $80B in insured losses globally for H1 2025, largely due to record-setting wildfires in Los Angeles and widespread US storm activity earlier this year.
July 29, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Record Catastrophe Losses Continue into 2025 as Wildfires and Storms Surge
Willis reports that 2025 is on track to exceed $100 billion in insured catastrophe losses for the seventh consecutive year, with wildfires and storms driving early-year impacts.
July 29, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Insurers Refuse to Cover Meta in Lawsuits Over Alleged Social Media Addiction
Meta is locked in a legal dispute with insurers including Hartford and Chubb, who argue they’re not obligated to cover defense costs tied to social media addiction claims.
July 28, 2025
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Technology
California
Delaware
Hurricane Season Starts Quiet in 2025 but Forecasters Warn of a Volatile Second Half
The 2025 hurricane season has begun with minimal storm activity, but experts warn that conditions could shift dramatically, increasing U.S. landfall risks by mid-September.
July 25, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
GEICO Takes Legal Action Against Brooklyn Pharmacy for $3.5 Million in Alleged No-Fault Insurance Fraud
GEICO alleges a Brooklyn pharmacy exploited New York’s No-Fault system by billing over $3.5 million for medically unnecessary pain creams and violating a prior court injunction.
July 25, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
New York
NYC Taxis Use Surveillance Technology to Fight Back Against Insurance Fraud
With taxi fraud costing NYC $1 billion annually, a new initiative is equipping cabs with surveillance cameras to deter scams and lower costs for drivers and insurers.
July 25, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Technology
California
New York
Digital-Only Insurance Frustrates Older Policyholders as Many Still Prefer Human Interaction
A new survey finds nearly 60% of Baby Boomers prefer speaking to a person over using fully digital insurance tools, signaling the need for hybrid service models.
July 25, 2025
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Property
Technology
How to Identify Hidden Solar Panel Damage
A recent CLM webinar explored how electroluminescence scanning helps insurance professionals detect microcracks in solar panels and determine damage causation.
July 25, 2025
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Technology
Smart Home Tech Shows Strong ROI for Insurers and Homeowners
A new study quantifies the fire risk reduction from Ting, an IoT fire prevention device, showing significant insurance claim savings and added value for both insurers and homeowners.
July 25, 2025
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Liberty Mutual Reveals 25 Years of Workplace Injury Trends and Costs
Liberty Mutual’s 2025 Workplace Safety Index highlights how workplace injuries have evolved over 25 years, revealing costly trends and the impact of targeted prevention.
July 23, 2025
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Texas Flash Floods Expose Major Insurance Gaps After $1.1 Billion Disaster
Over 120 lives lost and $1.1 billion in damages from the July 4 flash floods in Central Texas, with low flood insurance uptake leaving most homeowners to face rebuilding costs alone.
July 23, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Texas
SharePoint Vulnerabilities Expose Challenges in Microsoft’s Cybersecurity Overhaul
As Chinese hackers exploit SharePoint software flaws, Microsoft faces renewed scrutiny over its Secure Future Initiative and ongoing cybersecurity transformation.
July 23, 2025
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Oregon
