
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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



