
California Lawsuit Targets Apple Over PFAS in Watch Bands
Two California residents filed a class action lawsuit against Apple, alleging the company misrepresented the health risks of PFAS chemicals used in its Apple Watch bands.
February 25, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
California

Woman Sentenced for Insurance Fraud After Claim Photos Found Online
Rhonda Keisha Powell of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, has been sentenced to 45 days in jail for felony insurance fraud after investigators discovered that photos she submitted with her claim were easily found on the internet.
February 25, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Maryland

Hackers Pull Off Record-Breaking $1.5 Billion Crypto Heist Targeting Bybit
Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, suffered the largest crypto heist in history as hackers stole $1.5 billion in digital assets. Analysts link the attack to North Korea’s Lazarus Group.
February 24, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Heavy Snowfall Causes Roof Collapses Across Central New York
Oswego County officials report at least 26 roof collapses following record snowfall, prompting emergency measures and rescue efforts as structural risks continue to rise.
February 24, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
New York

Rising Insurance Costs and Severe Thunderstorms: How Convective Storms Are Reshaping Risk
Severe convective storms are a major driver of rising insurance costs, with hail, tornadoes, and strong winds causing billions in property damage. Understanding storm patterns can help insurers manage risk effectively.
February 24, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana

Detroit Man Sentenced to Over Four Years for $1M Unemployment Fraud Scheme
A Detroit man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison and ordered to pay over $900,000 in restitution for his role in a multi-state unemployment fraud scheme targeting COVID-19 relief funds.
February 21, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Maryland
Michigan
Pennsylvania

Two Men Face Prison for $161M Obamacare Fraud Scheme
Two individuals allegedly defrauded the Affordable Care Act by submitting false applications, leading to millions in commissions and subsidy fraud. They face multiple federal charges.
February 21, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Florida
Texas

Ohio Woman Sentenced for Arson and Insurance Fraud Scheme
Angela Frase of Sterling, Ohio, has been sentenced to two years in prison for staging a hate crime and committing insurance fraud after setting multiple fires at her home.
February 21, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Ohio

Dallas Man Sentenced to Over 13 Years for $5M Insurance Fraud Scheme
A Texas man was sentenced to 157 months in federal prison for orchestrating a $4.4 million insurance fraud scheme that involved stolen client information and misdirected payments.
February 21, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Texas

Litigation Management Task Force Sets Clear Priorities for the Future
CLM’s Litigation Management Task Force is tackling industry-wide challenges, focusing on cost management, talent retention, and litigation guidelines to improve collaboration.
February 21, 2025
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management

Reconstruction Costs Skyrocket Over 60% in a Decade, but Growth Slows for 2025
Verisk’s latest report reveals that reconstruction costs are rising at a slower pace, approaching pre-pandemic levels. Residential and commercial costs are expected to grow modestly into mid-2025.
February 21, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management

Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers on the Rise in 2023, IRC Report Finds
A new Insurance Research Council (IRC) report reveals that over 33% of U.S. drivers in 2023 lacked sufficient auto insurance, marking a significant increase since 2017.
February 21, 2025
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Colorado
District Of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky

Delta Offers $30,000 to Passengers After Crash-Landing in Toronto
Delta Air Lines is offering $30,000 to each passenger of Flight 4819, which crash-landed and flipped upside down in Toronto. Investigators are still determining the cause of the accident.
February 20, 2025
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Minnesota

US P&C Insurance Industry Improves in 2024 Despite Underwriting Losses
Higher interest rates and improved underwriting have helped the US property and casualty insurance industry recover in 2024, with continued growth and profitability expected in 2025.
February 20, 2025
Auto
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

South Carolina’s Liquor Liability Insurance Market Faces Deepening Crisis
South Carolina’s liquor liability insurance market has been unprofitable since 2017, with insurers losing $1.77 for every $1.00 earned. Claim frequency far exceeds neighboring states, intensifying concerns.
February 20, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina



