
Insurance Rep Accused of Issuing 126 Fraudulent Checks in Georgia
A total loss rep allegedly issued over 100 fraudulent checks in a scheme spanning multiple counties. Investigators detail how internal access was exploited.
December 18, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Georgia

What Marijuana’s Schedule III Shift Means for Cannabis Insurance
Insurance adjusters, underwriters, and brokers should prepare for transitional risks, evolving D&O exposures, and new scrutiny in casualty lines.
December 18, 2025
Excess & Surplus Lines
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health

NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 Premium Hikes Linked To Sharp Drop In Flood Insurance Policies
New research estimates premium changes under NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 reduced new policy counts and trimmed renewals, with the largest pullback in lower-income ZIP codes. For claims teams, the findings point to a wider protection gap and tougher recovery outcomes after flood losses.
December 18, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management

GLP-1 Drug Litigation Surges as Product Liability Risks Escalate
Widespread use of obesity drugs is fueling lawsuits, regulatory scrutiny, and new cost pressures for insurers and reinsurers.
December 18, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Litigation

Google Sues Darcula Cybercrime Group Over Massive Scam Text Campaign Targeting Americans
The lawsuit aims to seize phishing infrastructure blamed for millions of fraudulent texts and widespread financial losses affecting U.S. consumers and insurers.
December 18, 2025
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Technology

AI Transforms Insurance Decision-Making with Generative Tech and Intelligent Workflows
Insurers are leveraging generative AI to streamline workflows, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance customer outcomes. The shift from prediction to real-time decision support is reshaping the industry.
December 18, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology

Life-Annuity Insurers Forecast Strong Earnings Growth Through 2027 Amid Rising Premiums, Portfolio Yields
Earnings and premium growth create space for strategic reinvestment, not complacency. Insurers must manage yield, capital, and longevity risks to stay ahead.
December 18, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management

2026 Claims Outlook Shows Regulatory Expansion Driving Cyber Claims Complexity and Expenses
As cyber and AI regulation expands, insurers and panel providers face increased claim costs and demand for specialized expertise next year.
December 18, 2025
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability

GEICO Sues Over $2.7M Medical Equipment Fraud Tied to Kickbacks
Insurer accuses two Brooklyn-based suppliers of billing for unnecessary and undelivered medical equipment through a kickback-fueled fraud scheme. The lawsuit seeks to block $2M in pending no-fault claims.
December 15, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
New York

Tennessee Court Rejects Hospital Worker’s Mental Injury Claim for Late Notice
A Tennessee judge found a hospital worker failed to meet state notice rules after alleging psychological harm from workplace events. The claim was dismissed with prejudice after the worker did not respond to the motion.
December 15, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Tennessee

North Carolina Sting Catches Roofer Damaging Roof for $30K Insurance Claim
State investigators and Farm Bureau staged a bait house to catch a roofing contractor fabricating wind and hail damage in an alleged insurance fraud attempt.
December 15, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
North Carolina

Culture Clash Slows Innovation in Insurance, Not Technology
Innovation efforts in insurance often fail not because of poor technology, but due to outdated norms, siloed departments, and incentive misalignments.
December 15, 2025
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology

Fitch Forecasts 2026 P/C Insurance Results to Mirror 2024
Slower premium growth, stabilized catastrophe trends, and softening property rates are expected to shape a return to 2024-level underwriting performance in 2026.
December 12, 2025
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property

Disney Sued Over Restrictive Disability Access Changes at Theme Parks
Disney faces legal and shareholder challenges over new limits to its disability access program, with critics arguing the company is denying necessary accommodations.
December 11, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
California
Florida

State Farm Under Investigation Over $5B in California Wildfire Claims
California regulators and LA County are investigating delays, denials, and AI use in State Farm’s wildfire claims process after $5 billion in payouts.
December 11, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
California



