Texas Insurance Agent Sentenced for Pocketing Nearly $300K in Premium Overcharges
A former Texas insurance agent has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing nearly $300,000 in premiums from a municipal waste authority.
September 22
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Texas
How PFAS Risk and Green Policies Are Shaping the Future of Environmental Insurance
Environmental insurers are rethinking PFAS risk, navigating fallout from green policies, and adapting to a shifting market shaped by redevelopment and climate disclosure pressures.
September 22
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Wildfire Smoke Projected to Drive Major Health and Economic Losses by 2050
A pair of studies warn that wildfire smoke could cause over 71,000 U.S. deaths annually by 2050 and cost the economy $608 billion a year if emissions remain high.
September 22
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Live Nation and Ticketmaster Sued for Enabling Ticket Brokers and Overcharging Fans
The FTC and seven states allege Live Nation and Ticketmaster enabled brokers to bypass ticket limits, reaping billions in fees while fans paid inflated resale prices.
September 22
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
California
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Nebraska
Capital One Reaches Settlement with Social Media Creators over Affiliate Marketing Dispute
Capital One has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by social media creators who claimed its shopping extension redirected affiliate commissions from their content.
September 19
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Virginia
Lyft Pays $19.4 Million to Settle Worker Misclassification Audit in New Jersey
Lyft has agreed to pay $19.4 million to New Jersey after an audit found it misclassified over 100,000 drivers as independent contractors between 2014 and 2017.
September 19
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Vermont Judiciary Found in Violation of First Amendment Over Delays in Civil Case Access
A federal judge ruled that Vermont’s court system violated the First Amendment by delaying public access to civil case filings, siding with media outlets in a years-long lawsuit.
September 19
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
California
Vermont
How Construction Defect Claims in Florida Expand Beyond Pre-Suit Notices
Florida’s Chapter 558 pre-suit process aims to reduce litigation in construction disputes, but procedural loopholes often leave contractors facing broader claims mid-litigation.
September 18
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Man Dies After Losing Consciousness on Stardust Racers Ride at Universal’s Epic Universe
A man in his 30s died after becoming unresponsive on the Stardust Racers ride at Universal’s Epic Universe. The attraction remains closed amid an ongoing investigation.
September 18
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Florida
How Robotaxis Are Reshaping the Future of Auto Insurance
The rise of robotaxis is redefining auto insurance, shifting risk to commercial carriers as AV technology and operational responsibilities continue to evolve across the industry.
September 17
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
North Korea Uses AI Deepfakes and ChatGPT in Targeted Cyberattacks on South Korea
North Korea-linked hackers are using AI tools like ChatGPT and deepfake ID images to impersonate South Korean military officials and carry out stealthy cyber intrusions.
September 15
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Federal Disaster Aid Approvals Are Taking Longer And Delaying Recovery Efforts
A new AP analysis shows presidential disaster declarations now take weeks longer than in past decades, leaving survivors and local governments waiting for critical aid.
September 12
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
FTC Launches Inquiry into How AI Chatbots Affect Children’s Safety and Well-Being
The FTC is examining how AI chatbots may impact children, seeking answers from tech giants on safety measures, content monitoring, and potential risks to minors.
September 12
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Pennsylvania Man Accused of Running $400 Million ATM Investment Scam
Federal authorities charged a Pennsylvania man with securities and wire fraud after allegedly defrauding investors through a fake ATM investment scheme worth over $400 million.
September 4
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Michigan Insurance Agent Pleads No Contest to Fraud and Agrees to License Forfeiture
A Birmingham-based insurance agent admitted to fraud involving annuity applications for senior clients and will pay over $107K in restitution while surrendering his license.
August 29
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Michigan
