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Florida’s Insurance Market Faces Shake-Up as Lawmakers Tackle Rising Costs

Florida’s Insurance Market Faces Shake-Up as Lawmakers Tackle Rising Costs

With soaring premiums and industry instability, Florida lawmakers are pushing for reforms in home and auto insurance. Transparency, incentives, and technology may offer relief, but challenges remain.
March 5, 2025 Auto Legislation & Regulation Property Technology Florida

Insurance Industry Grapples with Escalating Natural Disaster Risks

Insurance Industry Grapples with Escalating Natural Disaster Risks

As extreme weather events grow in frequency and severity, insurers must adapt through innovation, risk modeling, and new risk transfer strategies to remain viable.
March 5, 2025 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management California

Georgia Court Rules in Favor of Injured Worker Despite Prior Medical Misrepresentation

Georgia Court Rules in Favor of Injured Worker Despite Prior Medical Misrepresentation

A Georgia appellate court ruled that an employer cannot use a worker’s prior undisclosed injury against them if the employer knowingly continued their employment before a subsequent workplace injury occurred.
March 4, 2025 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation Georgia

Florida Insurance Market Strengthens as Legal Reforms Curb Costs

Florida Insurance Market Strengthens as Legal Reforms Curb Costs

Legislative reforms targeting legal system abuse and claim fraud are improving Florida’s insurance market, reducing litigation, attracting insurers, and slowing premium increases.
March 4, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Florida

Maine Stands Out as Home Insurance Rates Hold Steady Amid National Spikes

Maine Stands Out as Home Insurance Rates Hold Steady Amid National Spikes

While home insurance premiums rise across the U.S., Maine has maintained stability, experiencing a rate decrease in 2024. Geography and low disaster risk contribute to its resilience.
February 25, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont

California Lawsuit Targets Apple Over PFAS in Watch Bands

California Lawsuit Targets Apple Over PFAS in Watch Bands

Two California residents filed a class action lawsuit against Apple, alleging the company misrepresented the health risks of PFAS chemicals used in its Apple Watch bands.
February 25, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management California

Maryland’s Crackdown on Workplace Fraud Uncovers Thousands of Misclassified Workers

Maryland’s Crackdown on Workplace Fraud Uncovers Thousands of Misclassified Workers

Maryland’s Joint Enforcement Task Force on Workplace Fraud identified over 5,500 misclassified workers in 2024, recovering millions in lost wages and tax revenue while proposing stronger enforcement measures.
February 24, 2025 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation Maryland

California Drivers Targeted by Predatory Towing Scam After Accidents

California Drivers Targeted by Predatory Towing Scam After Accidents

A fraudulent tow truck scheme is spreading across California, with scammers seizing vehicles after crashes and demanding excessive fees before releasing them to owners.
February 21, 2025 Auto Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation California

Detroit Man Sentenced to Over Four Years for $1M Unemployment Fraud Scheme

Detroit Man Sentenced to Over Four Years for $1M Unemployment Fraud Scheme

A Detroit man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison and ordered to pay over $900,000 in restitution for his role in a multi-state unemployment fraud scheme targeting COVID-19 relief funds.
February 21, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Maryland Michigan Pennsylvania

Two Men Face Prison for $161M Obamacare Fraud Scheme

Two Men Face Prison for $161M Obamacare Fraud Scheme

Two individuals allegedly defrauded the Affordable Care Act by submitting false applications, leading to millions in commissions and subsidy fraud. They face multiple federal charges.
February 21, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Florida Texas

Reconstruction Costs Skyrocket Over 60% in a Decade, but Growth Slows for 2025

Reconstruction Costs Skyrocket Over 60% in a Decade, but Growth Slows for 2025

Verisk’s latest report reveals that reconstruction costs are rising at a slower pace, approaching pre-pandemic levels. Residential and commercial costs are expected to grow modestly into mid-2025.
February 21, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management

Georgia Woman Sues Fertility Clinic Over Embryo Mix-Up That Led to Custody Battle

Georgia Woman Sues Fertility Clinic Over Embryo Mix-Up That Led to Custody Battle

A Georgia woman claims a fertility clinic mistakenly implanted the wrong embryo, leading her to carry and give birth to another couple’s baby. She later had to surrender the child in an emotional legal battle.
February 21, 2025 Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Litigation Risk Management Georgia South Carolina

Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers on the Rise in 2023, IRC Report Finds

Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers on the Rise in 2023, IRC Report Finds

A new Insurance Research Council (IRC) report reveals that over 33% of U.S. drivers in 2023 lacked sufficient auto insurance, marking a significant increase since 2017.
February 21, 2025 Auto Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Colorado District Of Columbia Florida Georgia Kentucky

South Carolina’s Liquor Liability Insurance Market Faces Deepening Crisis

South Carolina’s Liquor Liability Insurance Market Faces Deepening Crisis

South Carolina’s liquor liability insurance market has been unprofitable since 2017, with insurers losing $1.77 for every $1.00 earned. Claim frequency far exceeds neighboring states, intensifying concerns.
February 20, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Risk Management Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina

How Quantum Computing Could Reshape Cyber Risk and Encryption Security

How Quantum Computing Could Reshape Cyber Risk and Encryption Security

Quantum computing’s rapid advancements may challenge traditional encryption, creating new cybersecurity risks. Experts emphasize the need for proactive defenses and cyber insurance strategies.
February 18, 2025 Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Technology
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