Major Unemployment Fraud Ring Busted in New Jersey
New Jersey authorities charge 20 individuals in a significant crackdown on unemployment insurance fraud, recouping over $1.1 million.
April 3, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
New Jersey
Ohio Manufacturer Faces OSHA Penalties for Repeated Safety Violations
Despite previous citations, ArcelorMittal Tubular Products USA LLC fails to safeguard an employee from severe injuries, incurring over $250,000 in OSHA penalties.
April 3, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Flood Insurance Discount Cuts by FEMA Stir Up Concerns in Florida
Nearly 18 months post-Hurricane Ian, FEMA's plans to cut flood insurance discounts worry homeowners and officials in Florida.
April 3, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Blending AI with Human Expertise in Healthcare A New Era of Medical Innovation
AI's evolution in healthcare offers efficiency and advanced diagnostics but raises questions on privacy, ethics, and the indispensable need for human insight.
April 3, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
FEMA Signals End to Flood Insurance Discounts for Lee County, Florida Homeowners
Homeowners in Lee County, Florida, face losing flood insurance discounts after FEMA cites compliance issues in the Community Rating System.
April 2, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida
New Jersey
Tackling Fraudulent Claims Tactics in Florida’s Insurance Landscape
Florida combats aggressive insurance fraud schemes involving public adjusters and contractors, unveiling deceptive practices in the wake of natural disasters.
April 2, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida
New Mexico Supreme Court Strikes Down Workers’ Compensation Act Provision as Unconstitutional
The New Mexico Supreme Court rules the Workers' Compensation Act's differential treatment of physical and mental injuries unconstitutional, advocating for equal benefits.
April 2, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
New Mexico
Regulatory Concerns Over Insurance Investments Impact Everton’s Prospective Purchase
State regulators in Utah and South Carolina challenge A-Cap's financial ties with 777 Partners, complicating the firm's bid for Everton FC amid broader concerns for policyholder security.
April 2, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
South Carolina
Utah
Google Agrees to Major Changes in Incognito Mode After Class Action Settlement
In a landmark settlement, Google commits to deleting 'billions of data records' collected via Incognito mode, alongside enhancing user privacy controls.
April 2, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
California
Homeowners Brace for Further Hikes Amid Climate and Market Pressures
As homeowners grapple with a 19.8% spike in insurance rates, projections show a relentless 6% increase into 2024, heavily influenced by climate change and severe weather patterns.
April 1, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Connecticut
Florida
Illinois
Louisiana
Maine
U.S. Offers $10 Million Bounty for Information on BlackCat Ransomware Gang Leaders
Following a devastating attack on UnitedHealth Group's subsidiary, the U.S. government offers a hefty reward for leads on the BlackCat ransomware syndicate.
March 29, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Technology
Experts Unveil a Blueprint to Combat Smartphone-Induced Distracted Driving
A groundbreaking report by GHSA and CMT offers strategies to tackle distracted driving, revealing the effectiveness of hands-free laws and tech-driven safety programs.
March 29, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Alabama
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Deciphering AI’s Role in Insurance Raises More Questions Than Answers
At the 2024 cyber symposium, experts express the need for clarity in underwriting AI-related risks, underscoring the insurance industry's struggle with fast-paced technological advancements.
March 29, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
The Impact of COVID-19 on Workers’ Compensation: Insights from the National Academy of Social Insurance Report
The 26th annual report by the National Academy of Social Insurance offers a detailed look at workers' compensation trends during the COVID-19 era, showcasing the system's adaptability.
March 29, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Ship Owner Utilizes 19th-Century Law to Mitigate Liability After Baltimore Bridge Collision
After a catastrophic accident involving a ship and a Baltimore bridge, the vessel's owner looks to an old maritime law to potentially cap damages, reshaping the financial aftermath.
March 27, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Marine
Maryland
