
Federal Bill Seeks Safe Harbor for Insurers Serving State-Legal Cannabis Industry
A bipartisan Senate bill would prevent federal agencies from penalizing insurers that cover state-legal cannabis businesses while preserving state insurance regulation. The proposal also directs the GAO to study financial access barriers for minority-owned and women-owned cannabis companies.
July 27
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Underwriting

Senate Bill Would Make Staged Truck Crash Fraud a Federal Crime
A bipartisan legislative effort would create a federal crime for intentionally staging crashes involving commercial trucks, giving prosecutors a direct tool to pursue organized fraud rings while insurers push for stronger deterrents.
July 27
Auto
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation

New York Trains 270 Law Enforcement Officials to Combat Auto Insurance Fraud
Nearly 270 investigators from 55 agencies completed specialized training on staged crashes, fraud investigations, and financial crimes as New York prepares to implement new anti-fraud laws aimed at reducing auto insurance costs.
July 24
Auto
Education & Training
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
New York

Massachusetts Insurance Brokers Sentenced in $962,000 Premium Theft and Fraud Scheme
A Massachusetts couple who operated an insurance brokerage received federal prison sentences after admitting they stole nearly $1 million in premium payments and issued fake insurance documents, leaving dozens of clients without the coverage they believed they had.
July 24
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Massachusetts

Class Action Claims Driscoll’s Strawberries Contain PFAS Pesticide Residue
A proposed class action alleges conventional Driscoll's strawberries contained PFAS-linked pesticide residue and misled consumers through sustainability marketing. The company denies the allegations and says its food safety programs comply with regulatory requirements.
July 23
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management

Waymo Driverless Cars Have 68% Fewer Crashes Than Human Drivers, IIHS Finds
An IIHS study found that Waymo's Level 4 vehicles had fewer police-reportable and injury crashes per mile than human drivers. Researchers warned that federal crash and mileage reporting must improve as autonomous vehicle fleets expand.
July 23
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Arizona
California
Texas

Florida Homeowners Insurance Lawsuits Drop to 41% of U.S. Total After Litigation Reforms
Florida's latest insurance market report shows litigation reforms continue to reduce homeowners insurance lawsuits, lower defense costs, improve insurer profitability, and shrink Citizens Property Insurance's policy count.
July 23
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida

5 Family Members Charged in $12.5 Million Florida Construction Fraud and Workers’ Compensation Scheme
Investigators allege five family members used shell construction companies to hide payroll, avoid workers' compensation premiums, and cash millions of dollars in payroll checks through unlicensed money service businesses.
July 13
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Florida

OpenAI Stargate Data Center Raises Property, Pollution, and Liability Questions in Texas
OpenAI's flagship Stargate campus in Abilene is becoming a case study in how AI infrastructure may reshape property, environmental, and liability exposures. Nearby homeowners, former regulators, and environmental advocates are questioning whether current permitting rules adequately address projects of this scale.
July 10
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Texas

Minnesota Fines Health Insurance Company $150,000 After Fraud Investigation
Minnesota regulators say Seguro Medico misled consumers about the scope of their health insurance coverage and violated multiple state insurance laws. The enforcement action follows guilty pleas in a related federal fraud case.
July 10
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Minnesota

World Cup Heat Concerns Overshadow Larger Workers’ Comp Exposure From Temporary Labor
While extreme heat remains a concern during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, workers' compensation experts say inexperienced seasonal employees and large-scale staffing demands may create greater claim exposure for employers.
July 9
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation

NHTSA Orders Autonomous Vehicle Companies to Fix Emergency Scene Interference by End of July
Federal regulators say autonomous vehicles have repeatedly blocked first responders, entered active emergency scenes, and failed to recognize emergency traffic controls. The directive could shape future liability and claims involving robotaxis.
July 9
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Says Workers’ Comp Rate Cut Lacked Explanation
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld regulators' authority to reject proposed workers' compensation rates but ruled they must clearly explain how they arrived at a 14.6% statewide rate reduction. The decision sends the 2024 and 2025 rate rulings back for further review.
July 7
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Underwriting
Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts

Oregon Warns of Life Insurance Fraud Ring Using Unauthorized Policy Applications
Licensed insurance agents allegedly used personal information gathered through telemarketing calls to submit life insurance applications without consumers' knowledge. Regulators say the scheme is generating significant losses for insurers and exposing older adults to additional fraud risks.
July 6
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Oregon

Iowa Insurance Agent Charged in Alleged Identity Theft and Insurance Fraud Scheme
Iowa investigators allege an insurance agent opened policies using the identities of at least 11 family members without their knowledge, generating more than $36,000 in commissionable premiums. The case includes 23 felony charges and one aggravated misdemeanor.
July 6
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Iowa



