Inside the Auto Glass Fraud Crisis
Auto glass scams are costing U.S. drivers billions, fueled by deceptive ‘free’ repairs and AOB schemes. Insurers and lawmakers are responding with pre-inspection programs and tougher penalties.
June 23, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Florida
Kentucky
Florida Appeals Court Rebukes Citizens Property Insurance Over Roof Claim Denial
A Florida appeals court held that Citizens Property Insurance wrongly denied a roof damage claim and can’t invoke staged-payment rules until coverage is acknowledged, giving homeowners a second chance.
June 19, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida
Nail Salon Owner Arrested on Multiple Arson and Insurance Fraud Charges
Town of Newburgh authorities and federal agents allege a local salon owner deliberately set an August 2022 fire at her own shop to collect insurance payouts amid severe financial distress.
June 19, 2025
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
New York
Claims Decline as Replacement Costs Skyrocket in Q1 2025
In Q1 2025, U.S. and Canadian property claims hit a five-year low even as average replacement costs surged 46 percent year-over-year, led by California wildfire losses and rising reconstruction expenses.
June 19, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Insurance Industry Pushes Back on Federal AI Regulation Moratorium
The PIA, NAIC, AITC and NCOIL all warn that a proposed 10-year federal ban on state AI regulation would undermine consumer protections, stifle innovation and disrupt insurance markets.
June 19, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Purdue Pharma Gains Widespread State Backing for $7.4 Billion Opioid Crisis Settlement
Fifty-five states and territories back Purdue Pharma’s $7.4B opioid settlement plan, aiming to resolve lawsuits and distribute funds to governments, tribes, and individuals.
June 16, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
New York
Oklahoma
States Move to Halt 23andMe Sale Over Privacy Concerns About Genetic Data
Twenty-seven states and D.C. filed suit to block the sale of genetic and medical data in 23andMe’s bankruptcy, citing lack of informed customer consent.
June 12, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Google Partners with National Hurricane Center for AI-powered Tropical Cyclone Forecasts
Google is working with the National Hurricane Center to evaluate a new AI model that could enhance tropical storm predictions up to 15 days in advance.
June 12, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Personal Auto Insurance Sees Strongest Underwriting Year Since COVID Disruptions
The U.S. personal auto insurance sector posted a 95.3 combined ratio in 2024—its best underwriting result since COVID—driven by rate increases and improved loss ratios.
June 12, 2025
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Disney and Comcast Sue AI Startup Midjourney Over Use of Copyrighted Characters
Disney and Comcast allege AI image platform Midjourney infringed on iconic characters like Darth Vader and Shrek, seeking $150,000 per violation in federal court.
June 11, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
California
Former Prosecutor Wins $3 Million Jury Award After Retaliation Allegations in California
A California jury awarded $3 million to former prosecutor Tracy Miller, who said she was forced from her role after defending colleagues reporting sexual harassment.
June 9, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
California
Colorado Advances Wildfire Insurance with Predictive Tech Models
Starting July 2026, Colorado will let insurers use advanced risk models for wildfire coverage, aiming to price policies more accurately amid rising climate threats.
June 9, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Technology
California
Colorado
How Georgia Can Tackle Rising Insurance Premiums and Loss Ratios
Georgia homeowners face surging premiums after back-to-back hurricanes. Lawmakers and insurers are exploring solutions to stabilize the market and protect consumers.
June 9, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Chinese Cyberattacks and User Mistakes Spark Growing Mobile Security Emergency
U.S. investigators warn that Chinese cyberattacks and user carelessness are turning smartphones into national security risks, exposing sensitive data and infrastructure.
June 9, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Illinois
Michigan
Food Delivery Giants Resolve Legal Fight Over NYC Wage and Fee Laws
DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats settled lawsuits over New York City laws boosting delivery worker pay and capping restaurant fees, paving the way for legal revisions.
June 9, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
New York
