U.S. Officials Urge Governors to Boost Cybersecurity in Water Sector Amid Hacking Threats
National Security Advisor and EPA Administrator call for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect the U.S. water sector from increasing cyber threats.
March 21, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
California
Pennsylvania
Cedar Point Settles Age Discrimination Case, Agrees to $50,000 Payment and Policy Changes
Cedar Point to pay $50,000 and revise employee housing policy after being found guilty of discriminating against workers over 40, following an EEOC lawsuit.
March 21, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Ohio
Nebraska Sheriff Accepts Plea Deal in Insurance Fraud Case
A sheriff in Nebraska pleads no contest to felony charge in insurance fraud case, agrees to surrender law enforcement license without facing jail time.
March 21, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Nebraska
AI Enhancements Streamline Workers’ Compensation Claims Process for Adjusters
AI assistants are revolutionizing the workload for workers’ compensation claims adjusters by providing online claims access and reducing phone and email inquiries.
March 21, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
State Farm to Non-Renew Thousands of Property Policies in California Amid Market Challenges
State Farm General Insurance announces significant policy non-renewals in California, citing financial stability and market conditions.
March 21, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Record-Breaking Hail Events Mark the Start of 2024’s Severe Storm Season
Over 660,000 properties were hit by significant hail during early March, surpassing 2023 records and signaling a potentially challenging year for insurers.
March 20, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Arkansas
Illinois
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Court Allows Stalking Claims Against Apple AirTag to Proceed
A San Francisco judge has ruled that a lawsuit accusing Apple of not doing enough to prevent AirTags from being used for stalking can move forward.
March 20, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Technology
California
The Impact of Mass Tort Advertising on the Insurance Industry
With $1.2 billion spent on mass tort TV ads in a single year, experts warn the insurance industry to heed the potential litigation risks these ads represent.
March 20, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Florida
IIHS Introduces New Ratings for Partial Driving Automation: Majority Fail to Make the Grade
A new safety evaluation by IIHS reveals only one out of 14 partial driving automation systems meets "acceptable" standards, prompting calls for improvement.
March 19, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Technology
Oregon Supreme Court Overturns Ruling on $20 Million Subrogation Claim Due to Lack of Clear Waiver
In a pivotal decision, Oregon’s Supreme Court reversed lower courts, emphasizing the need for clear, unequivocal language in tort liability waivers within contracts.
March 19, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Subrogation
Oregon
Embracing AI in Insurance: BriteCo’s Journey with Emma and Beyond
BriteCo leverages AI to enhance customer service and explore new business opportunities, signaling a transformative era in insurance.
March 18, 2024
Insurance Industry
Technology
Expanding Role of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Raises New Liability Concerns
Nurse practitioners and other APRNs face growing professional liability risks as their roles expand in health care.
March 18, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Life & Health
Risk Management
Massachusetts Couple Charged in Fraud Schemes Targeting Insurance and Federal Loan Programs
A Massachusetts couple faces charges for defrauding workers’ compensation insurers, the SBA, and their mortgage lender, potentially leading to decades in prison.
March 15, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts
Effective Strategies for Employers to Manage Claims and Facilitate Return-to-Work Programs
Discover how employers can save on costs and avoid litigation by offering light-duty employment to injured employees, along with pre-claim preparation tips.
March 15, 2024
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Taiwan Man Faces Charges for Orchestrating Dry Ice Amputation Insurance Fraud
In a shocking insurance fraud case, a man in Taiwan attempted to claim over $1 million by self-inflicting frostbite, leading to a double amputation.
March 14, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Weird
