Michigan Insurance Agent Pleads No Contest to Fraud and Agrees to License Forfeiture
A Birmingham-based insurance agent admitted to fraud involving annuity applications for senior clients and will pay over $107K in restitution while surrendering his license.
August 29
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Michigan
Massachusetts Insurance Brokers Accused of Stealing Over $700K from Clients
A Massachusetts couple has been charged with wire fraud for allegedly stealing over $700,000 in client premiums through their insurance firm and issuing fake coverage documents.
August 29
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Massachusetts
Southern Europe Faces Unprecedented Wildfire Risk as Climate Change Fuels More Intense Fire Seasons
This summer’s wildfires in Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus were made 10 times more likely by climate change, exposing gaps in preparedness and highlighting rising regional risks.
August 29
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Anthropic Blocks Hacker Attempts to Exploit Claude AI for Cybercrime
Anthropic has detected and blocked hacker attempts to exploit its Claude AI for cybercrime, including phishing, malware creation, and influence campaigns, the company reported.
August 28
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Key Loss Adjusting Trends Shaping Property Claims in 2025
Sedgwick’s 2025 Loss Adjusting Insights Report explores the top nine trends—from tariffs and tech to legislation and climate change—reshaping property claims today.
August 25
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Technology
California
Florida
Hawaii
Illinois
Iowa
Waymo Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing on New York City Streets
Waymo has received New York City’s first permit to test autonomous vehicles with human drivers on board, marking a key step in expanding self-driving operations.
August 25
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
New York
JPMorgan Must Defend Elder Fraud Arbitration Claim from Widow
A federal judge ruled that JPMorgan must face arbitration over claims it failed to prevent a widow’s son from stealing $8.4 million from her bank accounts after her husband’s death.
August 20
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
California
Florida
Massachusetts
New York
Texas Sees Sharp Rise in Catalytic Converter Theft as Criminals Target High-Value Metals
Catalytic converter thefts are soaring across Texas, with Tarrant County hit especially hard. Learn why thieves target these parts and how to protect your vehicle.
August 20
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Texas
Cyberattacks and Satellite Threats Highlight Growing Risks in Space-Based Warfare
Satellite hacks and emerging nuclear weapons in space reveal rising global tensions, as U.S., Russia, and China compete for military and economic control beyond Earth.
August 20
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Delivery Drones Are Expanding Rapidly as Safety, Cost, and Regulatory Challenges Persist
As FAA regulations evolve, drone delivery is scaling to more U.S. cities, though high costs, airspace safety, and privacy concerns continue to slow full adoption.
August 14
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Arizona
Florida
Georgia
Kansas
Missouri
Nonprofit Revives NOAA Billion-Dollar Disaster Data to Support Risk Modeling
Climate Central will take over the halted NOAA database of billion-dollar disasters, expanding its scope to support insurers, researchers, and public safety planning.
August 14
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
NOAA Maintains Above-Normal Hurricane Season Outlook With Updated 2025 Forecast
NOAA’s updated 2025 Atlantic hurricane forecast still calls for above-normal activity, with 13-18 named storms expected and up to five major hurricanes possible.
August 8
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Former Insurance Agent Charged in $250K Life Insurance Scam Targeting Multiple States
A former Connecticut insurance agent allegedly defrauded nine victims across multiple states through fake policies, forged documents, and impersonated professionals.
August 5
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Florida Health Officials Urge Caution After Raw Milk Sickens Over 20 People
Florida officials are warning consumers after more than 20 people, including children, fell ill from drinking raw milk linked to a single farm in the state.
August 5
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Florida
California FAIR Plan Faces Legal Action Over Alleged Smoke Damage Claim Denials
California’s insurance commissioner accuses the FAIR Plan of violating claims laws and misleading regulators over wildfire smoke damage coverage, sparking a rare enforcement case.
August 4
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
California
Colorado
