Tech Giants Battle Over Who Verifies Kids’ Ages Under New State Laws
As states pass conflicting age verification laws, Meta, Apple, and Google are clashing over who should protect children online—apps or app stores.
July 25
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Ohio
South Carolina
How Inflation and Fee Schedules Are Shaping Workers’ Compensation Medical Costs
A new WCRI report explores how fee schedule policies and inflation trends from 2021 to 2025 have led to varying medical cost growth in state workers’ compensation systems.
July 23
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Mother and Son Sentenced to Prison for $150K Inmate Unemployment Fraud Scheme
A Modesto man and his mother from Turlock were sentenced for using prison inmates’ identities to steal over $150,000 in fraudulent pandemic unemployment claims.
July 21
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
California
Former Insurance Executive Admits Role in Fraud That Led to Collapse of Two Companies
Jasbir Thandi admitted to falsifying financial records and misappropriating funds, resulting in over $20 million in losses and the failure of two insurance carriers.
July 21
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
California
Texas
Vermont
How Health Insurance Scams Are Targeting Seniors and What You Can Do to Prevent Them
Seniors are increasingly targeted by fake insurance offers over the phone. Learn how to spot the red flags, protect yourself, and report health insurance scams.
July 21
Education & Training
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Soaring Temperatures Drive Surge in Workplace Heat-Related Injuries
A new report from WCRI shows workplace injury claims rise dramatically on hot days, with heat-related illnesses up to 18 times more common above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
July 17
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Arizona
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Georgia Countertop Manufacturer Fined for Exposing Workers to Dangerous Silica Dust
OSHA cited Brazilian Stone Design LLC with seven serious violations after determining employees were exposed to unsafe levels of respirable crystalline silica on the job.
July 12
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Georgia
Rhode Island Sets New Standards for Pet Insurance Policies and Sales Practices
Rhode Island’s new Pet Insurance Act introduces detailed consumer protections, requiring clear disclosures and training for producers starting January 1, 2026.
July 7
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Rhode Island
Louisiana Supreme Court Ruling Strengthens Contractor Defense in Road Signage Dispute
A Louisiana Supreme Court decision clarifies summary judgment standards, strengthening contractor defenses and reducing litigation exposure for insurers in similar cases.
July 7
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Louisiana
Flood Forecasting Defended by NWS as Critics Question Impact of Staffing Cuts
After deadly Texas floods, the National Weather Service faces scrutiny over Trump-era staffing cuts, though experts say forecasts were timely and accurate despite leadership gaps.
July 7
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Texas
Italian Executives Receive Lengthy Prison Terms for PFAS Pollution
Executives of a chemical plant in Italy face significant jail sentences after court finds them responsible for extensive PFAS contamination affecting drinking water.
June 30
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Cyber Risk and Technology Trends Reshaping Business Resilience in 2025
Executives’ cyber risk awareness is climbing, yet a misplaced confidence in cyber resilience persists amid escalating threats and geopolitical instability.
June 30
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
California
Federal Judge Rules Anthropic’s Book Use Fair but Piracy Still Faces Penalty
A San Francisco federal judge declares Anthropic’s AI book training fair use, yet rules storing millions of pirated copies illegal, setting stage for potential damages.
June 25
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
California
How PFAS Influence Environmental Liability Risks in Construction Projects
Westfield Specialty’s Dennis Willette explores how PFAS contaminants shape environmental liability coverage in construction and why contractors need this insurance.
June 25
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Insurance Leaders Highlight Litigation and AI Trends at JIF 2025 Forum
Insurance executives discuss navigating escalating litigation risks and embracing generative AI to enhance efficiency and rebuild consumer trust amid evolving uncertainties.
June 24
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Florida
