
Concert Cancellations in Austria Lead to Multi-Million Dollar Insurance Claims for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
Taylor Swift’s cancelled Vienna concerts, due to a foiled attack, could result in tens of millions in insurance claims, though the financial impact is mitigated by event rescheduling and coverage from multiple insurers.
August 12, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management

Microsoft Outage Exposes Global Cyber Vulnerabilities and Economic Risks
The recent Microsoft-CrowdStrike outage disrupted businesses worldwide, highlighting the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and proactive risk management strategies to prevent widespread economic and operational setbacks.
August 12, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Unlocking Innovation in Workers’ Comp: Improving Outcomes for Cost Savings
Innovation in workers’ comp often stalls due to cost-focused approaches, but new findings suggest that improving patient outcomes could significantly reduce overall expenses and accelerate return-to-work times.
August 12, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Ohio

Insurtech’s Quiet Revolution: Real Successes Behind the Headlines
Despite recent reports of its demise, insurtech is thriving within large carriers, driving innovation and competitive advantage through technologies like telematics, IoT, and data analytics.
August 12, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Insights from the 2024 Travelers Injury Impact Report
Analyzing over 1.2 million workers’ compensation claims from 2017 to 2021, the 2024 Travelers Injury Impact Report reveals critical trends to help businesses enhance workplace safety and reduce injury-related costs.
August 8, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation

Multimillion-Dollar Insurance Fraud Ringleader Admits Guilt in Spokane
William Oldham Mize, the mastermind behind a multimillion-dollar insurance fraud scheme involving staged accidents, pled guilty in Spokane Federal Court. The scheme spanned multiple states and involved numerous conspirators, resulting in over $6 million in fraudulent insurance claims.
August 8, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
California
Florida
Idaho
Nevada
Washington

Aviation Claims Soar Due to Collisions and Crashes, Reports Allianz
A recent report by Allianz Commercial reveals that collisions and crashes constitute over half of aviation insurance claims by value and a third by number over the past five years.
August 8, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Severe Thunderstorms Drive Global Insured Losses to $60 Billion in H1 2024
Global insured losses from natural catastrophes have surged to $60 billion in the first half of 2024, with severe thunderstorms in the US contributing significantly.
August 7, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

Tech Giants Counter Delta Air Lines’ Blame Over Flight Cancellations
Delta’s claims against Microsoft and CrowdStrike are misleading, say tech giants.
August 7, 2024
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Georgia

Embracing Generative AI: A Pivotal Moment for the Insurance Industry
Insurance firms are increasingly adopting generative AI, which is transforming customer service, claims management, and overall operational efficiency.
August 7, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

AI Boosts Insurtech Financing Amid Deepfake Risks, Report Says
Global insurtech financing rose 40% to $1.27 billion in Q2, largely driven by AI-focused investments, according to reinsurance broker Gallagher Re.
August 7, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Norwegian Salmon Farms Face Record Fish Mortality Rates Amid Harsh Conditions
Norwegian salmon farms are experiencing unprecedented fish mortality rates this year due to an unusually harsh winter and the El Nino climate phenomenon.
August 7, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

Wood Pellet Plants in Southern U.S. Towns Linked to Health Issues and Pollution
Residents in predominantly Black towns like Gloster, Mississippi, report worsening health and environmental conditions since the expansion of wood pellet plants for renewable energy.
August 1, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Louisiana
Mississippi

Florida Cat Fund May See Increased Bond Issuance Amid Active 2024 Hurricane Season
Florida’s 2024 hurricane season, expected to be highly active, may lead to additional bond issuance for the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (FHCF) while Citizens Property Insurance Corporation is less likely to require new debt.
August 1, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Florida

Insurance Executive Pleads Guilty to $1.5 Million Fraud Scheme
James Keating pleads guilty to defrauding Allied World Insurance Company of nearly $1.5 million. Keating, a former Assistant Vice President and surety bond claims handler, carried out the fraud while working for Allied World and later U.S. Fire Insurance Company.
July 31, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Connecticut
Pennsylvania



