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Amazon Reaches $4M Settlement Over Allegations of Withholding Flex Driver Tips

Amazon Reaches $4M Settlement Over Allegations of Withholding Flex Driver Tips

Amazon agreed to pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit from Washington, D.C.’s attorney general, who alleged the company misled consumers and misused driver tips between 2016 and 2019.
February 11, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management District Of Columbia

Survey Finds Climate Change and Wars as Top Emerging Risks

Survey Finds Climate Change and Wars as Top Emerging Risks

Risk managers are shifting focus toward climate change, wars, and disruptive technology as primary emerging risks, according to a recent survey by the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society.
February 11, 2025 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Technology

Cyber Insurance Outlook for 2025: Pricing Trends, Risks, and Coverage Developments

Cyber Insurance Outlook for 2025: Pricing Trends, Risks, and Coverage Developments

The cyber insurance market remained favorable for buyers in 2024, with lower premiums and increased coverage options despite high-profile cyber incidents. However, risks such as supply chain attacks, regulatory enforcement, and artificial intelligence (AI) security concerns are shaping the industry’s future.
February 6, 2025 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Technology

Texas Law Firm Escapes $2M Fine for Alleged Hurricane Laura Insurance Fraud

Texas Law Firm Escapes $2M Fine for Alleged Hurricane Laura Insurance Fraud

A judge ruled that Louisiana’s insurance regulator lacked authority to fine McClenny, Moseley & Associates for alleged fraudulent hurricane claims, sparking further legal debate.
February 6, 2025 Catastrophe Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation Louisiana Texas

Uber Not Liable for Driver’s Assault on Passenger, Judge Rules

Uber Not Liable for Driver’s Assault on Passenger, Judge Rules

A federal judge ruled that Uber isn’t liable for an assault by one of its drivers, dismissing a passenger’s lawsuit. The court found no evidence that Uber knew of the driver’s violent tendencies.
February 6, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Pennsylvania

Tort Costs Rising Faster Than Inflation and GDP, Study Finds

Tort Costs Rising Faster Than Inflation and GDP, Study Finds

A new study from the Institute for Legal Reform reveals that U.S. tort costs have risen at an annual rate of 7.1% from 2016 to 2022, exceeding both inflation and GDP growth.
February 6, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Alaska California Delaware Florida Louisiana

Federal Appeals Court Questions Google’s Monopoly Defense in Epic Games Case

Federal Appeals Court Questions Google’s Monopoly Defense in Epic Games Case

A federal appeals court panel expressed skepticism over Google’s argument that competition with Apple justifies overturning a jury’s ruling that declared its Android app policies an illegal monopoly.
February 5, 2025 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Technology California District Of Columbia Virginia

Super Bowl Monday Absenteeism To Hit Record High

Super Bowl Monday Absenteeism To Hit Record High

As millions of football fans tune in for Super Bowl LIX, a record-breaking 22.6 million U.S. employees are expected to miss work the following Monday. Employers must plan ahead to address absenteeism, productivity dips, and workplace engagement challenges.
February 5, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Workers' Compensation

Economic Fallout from Los Angeles Wildfires Could Reach $164 Billion, UCLA Forecasts

Economic Fallout from Los Angeles Wildfires Could Reach $164 Billion, UCLA Forecasts

The devastating January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires could result in $95 billion to $164 billion in total losses, including $75 billion in insured claims, along with GDP declines, job losses, and rising insurance costs.
February 5, 2025 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management California

Boston Proposes Permit Requirement for Food Delivery Apps

Boston Proposes Permit Requirement for Food Delivery Apps

A proposed ordinance would require food delivery services like DoorDash and UberEats to obtain a city permit, carry insurance for drivers, and share delivery data with officials.
February 5, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Risk Management Massachusetts

Bringing European Road Safety Strategies to the U.S.

Bringing European Road Safety Strategies to the U.S.

European road safety initiatives, including Vision Zero, are influencing U.S. transportation policies. Experts highlight innovation, enforcement, and education as key factors.
February 5, 2025 Auto Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Technology California New York Oregon

Arizona Couple Admits to $1.2 Billion Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving Unnecessary Wound Grafts

Arizona Couple Admits to $1.2 Billion Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving Unnecessary Wound Grafts

A Phoenix couple pleaded guilty to orchestrating a $1.2 billion health care fraud scheme, submitting false claims for unnecessary wound grafts and receiving millions in illegal kickbacks.
February 4, 2025 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Litigation Arizona

Charlotte Man Charged with Insurance Fraud Over False Deer Collision Claim

Charlotte Man Charged with Insurance Fraud Over False Deer Collision Claim

A Charlotte man faces a felony insurance fraud charge after allegedly misrepresenting how his vehicle was damaged, claiming a deer strike instead of a hit-and-run crash.
February 4, 2025 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation North Carolina

Rising Insurance Costs Challenge Multifamily Housing Industry

Rising Insurance Costs Challenge Multifamily Housing Industry

Severe storms, rising construction costs, and increased litigation are driving insurance rates higher for apartment owners, forcing them to adjust coverage, reduce claims, and rethink investment strategies.
January 31, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management California

OSHA Strengthens PPE Rule to Ensure Proper Fit for Construction Workers

OSHA Strengthens PPE Rule to Ensure Proper Fit for Construction Workers

A revised OSHA rule effective January 13, 2025, explicitly mandates that personal protective equipment (PPE) in construction must properly fit each worker, improving workplace safety and reducing hazards related to ill-fitting gear.
January 30, 2025 Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Workers' Compensation
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