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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Workers' Compensation New York

Florida Property Insurers Return to Profit in 2024 After Eight-Year Losing Streak

Following legislative reforms and shifting market dynamics, Florida’s personal property insurers posted underwriting profits in 2024 for the first time in nearly a decade.
June 4 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Florida

Mondelez Sues Aldi Over Lookalike Packaging for Store-Brand Cookies and Crackers

Mondelez International has filed a federal lawsuit in Illinois accusing Aldi of copying the packaging of iconic snacks like Oreos and Wheat Thins, citing brand confusion and trademark infringement.
June 4 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Illinois

NOAA Pushes to Fill Weather Forecasting Gaps as Staffing Crisis Collides with Hurricane Season

NOAA will post mission-critical weather jobs despite a federal hiring freeze, aiming to stabilize forecasting operations ahead of a hurricane season forecast to be severe.
June 4 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Technology

Over 1,000 Former Rugby Players Sue Over Concussion-Related Brain Injuries

A growing group of former professional rugby players now totals over 1,100 in a lawsuit alleging negligence by rugby governing bodies in preventing brain injuries.
June 4 Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Litigation Risk Management

New England Patriots Reach $2.1 Million Settlement Over Alleged Privacy Violations in App Use

A federal court has preliminarily approved a $2.1 million class-action settlement with the New England Patriots over alleged privacy violations tied to app user tracking tools.
June 2 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Technology Massachusetts

Fishermen Face Rising Safety Risks as Federal Training Programs Lose Funding

Federal budget cuts threaten safety training programs for fishing, farming, and logging workers—among the nation’s most dangerous jobs—potentially leaving crews at greater risk.
June 2 Catastrophe Education & Training Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Alaska Florida Iowa Maine Massachusetts

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