Florida Appeals Court Backs Insurer’s Right to Enforce Repair Option in Homeowner Dispute
A recent Florida appellate ruling reinforces insurers' authority to enforce managed repair clauses, highlighting the importance of policy clarity in property claim disputes.
May 12, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida
Cybercrime Rings Are Stealing Billions in Government Aid Using Stolen American Identities
Organized cybercriminals, including foreign nation-state actors, are exploiting U.S. aid programs using stolen identities, with losses potentially nearing $1 trillion annually.
May 12, 2025
Catastrophe
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Community Colleges Use AI to Fight Financial Aid Fraud
Facing a sharp rise in AI-driven financial aid fraud, community colleges like Southwestern are turning to advanced fraud detection tools powered by the same technology.
May 8, 2025
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
California
Care Facility Worker Wins $40K in Retaliation Penalties After Reporting Safety and Labor Violations
A San Jose care facility worker was awarded over $40,000 in penalties after being unlawfully fired for reporting unsafe conditions and labor violations to California authorities.
May 8, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
FDA Layoffs Raise Alarms Over Food Safety and Future Oversight
Massive FDA layoffs under the Trump Administration have triggered concerns over food safety, transparency, and agency performance amid sweeping health department cuts.
May 8, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Oregon’s Wildfire Certification Falls Flat Without Insurance Discounts to Drive Participation
While Oregon launched a wildfire certification program to promote home hardening, the lack of required insurance discounts has left homeowners with little motivation to join.
May 8, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Oregon
States Take Legal Action Over Halted Federal EV Charger Funds Amid Trump Policy Shift
Seventeen states have sued the Trump administration over the indefinite suspension of $3.3 billion in electric vehicle charger funding mandated by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
May 8, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Motorcycles Help Beat Traffic but Safety Must Stay in the Fast Lane
Motorcycles can significantly reduce congestion, but riders and drivers alike must prioritize safety, especially in states where lane splitting is legal or gaining ground.
May 8, 2025
Auto
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
California
Montana
Utah
States Move to Require Speed-Limiting Tech for High-Risk Drivers
In response to rising traffic deaths, several U.S. states are advancing legislation requiring speed-limiting devices in vehicles driven by repeat offenders or high-risk drivers.
May 7, 2025
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
California
District Of Columbia
Georgia
New York
Virginia
Why NFIP Flood Insurance Rates Still Fall Short Despite Risk Rating 2.0
Despite modest increases and Risk Rating 2.0 reforms, NFIP flood insurance rates remain significantly below break-even levels, risking billions in future taxpayer debt.
May 7, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Hurricane Forecasting Breakthroughs at Risk as NOAA Faces Budget Cuts
Despite record-setting accuracy in 2024 hurricane forecasts, funding and staff cuts at NOAA threaten future storm tracking capabilities and public safety nationwide.
May 7, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Colorado
Florida
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Google Could Be Forced to Sell Key Ad Tech Units After Antitrust Ruling
Following an antitrust ruling, the U.S. Justice Department is pushing for Google to sell its ad exchange and publisher ad server to break up its ad tech dominance.
May 7, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Virginia
FBI Warns of Rising Discount Medical Insurance Scams Costing Victims Thousands
The FBI warns consumers about discount medical insurance scams that falsely promise savings but leave victims with unpaid medical bills and unauthorized charges.
May 6, 2025
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Air Traffic Control Failure Near Newark Sparks Flight Chaos and Renewed Safety Concerns
A 90-second radar and radio blackout at an FAA facility guiding Newark-bound planes caused widespread delays, raised safety concerns, and left controllers shaken.
May 6, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
New Jersey
Florida Senate Blocks Attempt to Roll Back Property Insurance Reforms
Florida's Senate rejected a House effort to reinstate one-way attorney fees, preserving reforms that have reduced lawsuits and stabilized the state's property insurance market.
May 5, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida
Georgia
