
Strangest Claims and Encounters Shared by Insurance Adjusters
Adjusters share bizarre and unsettling stories from the field, ranging from surreal encounters to harrowing situations that shed light on the unpredictable nature of their work.
August 29, 2024
Catastrophe
Fraud
Liability
Weird
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico

Understanding General Aviation Insurance Claims: What Causes Rate Hikes?
General aviation insurance claims reveal surprising trends in accident types that drive up costs, including gear-up landings, prop strikes, and loss of control on the ground, all of which contribute to rising insurance rates.
August 29, 2024
Liability
Property
Risk Management

Coney Island Cyclone Closed After Mid-Ride Stop, Repairs Underway
The iconic 97-year-old Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster in Brooklyn, NY, has been closed indefinitely after a mid-ride halt caused by a damaged chain sprocket. No injuries were reported.
August 28, 2024
Liability
Property
Risk Management
New York

Fanatics Expands Lawsuit to Include Marvin Harrison Sr. in Fraud Allegations Against Harrison Jr.
Fanatics has amended its lawsuit against Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., now accusing both him and his father, Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison Sr., of fraudulently inducing the company into an agreement that Harrison Jr. allegedly never intended to honor.
August 27, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation

AMAG Pharmaceuticals Denied Insurance Claim for $30M Loss Linked to 2017 Manufacturing Incident at Pfizer Plant
After years of litigation, a Massachusetts court ruled against AMAG Pharmaceuticals, rejecting its claim for insurance coverage related to a 2017 manufacturing issue at Pfizer’s Kansas facility that led to significant business losses.
August 21, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Property
Kansas
Massachusetts

AI’s Rapid Adoption Amplifies Cyber Event Aggregation Risks, Guy Carpenter Reports
The growing use of AI, while beneficial, increases the risk of cyber event aggregation through expanded attack surfaces, data exposure, and software supply chain vulnerabilities, according to Guy Carpenter.
August 21, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Technology

Disney Cites Disney+ Fine Print in Bid to Dismiss Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Disney is attempting to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit related to a fatal allergic reaction at one of its restaurants, arguing that the plaintiff is bound by an arbitration clause from a Disney+ trial he signed up for years earlier.
August 15, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
New York

New York Man Sues Museum of Ice Cream Over Broken Ankle from Sprinkle Pool Jump
A New York man has filed a lawsuit against the Museum of Ice Cream, alleging that the museum’s marketing and inadequate warnings led him to break his ankle after jumping into their sprinkle pool during a 2023 visit.
August 12, 2024
Liability
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
New York

Insurance Executive Pleads Guilty to $1.5 Million Fraud Scheme
James Keating pleads guilty to defrauding Allied World Insurance Company of nearly $1.5 million. Keating, a former Assistant Vice President and surety bond claims handler, carried out the fraud while working for Allied World and later U.S. Fire Insurance Company.
July 31, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Connecticut
Pennsylvania

Dollywood Visitors Navigate Floodwaters During Torrential Downpour
Visitors wade through knee-deep water as Dollywood floods due to a torrential downpour.
July 31, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Tennessee

Amazon Held Accountable for Hazardous Products Sold by Third-Party Sellers on Amazon.com
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has ruled that Amazon is responsible for recalling over 400,000 defective products sold by third-party sellers on its platform, including faulty CO detectors, unsafe hairdryers, and children’s sleepwear that fail flammability standards.
July 30, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Technology
District Of Columbia

Insurance Industry Faces Record-High Claims Costs Due to Legal System Abuse
Legal system abuse, including frivolous lawsuits and inflated claims, significantly raises insurance claims costs, impacting policyholders, insurers, and agents, as highlighted by Triple-I.
July 30, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management

Evolving Responsibilities for Public Company Directors and Officers
Directors and Officers of public companies face new challenges with SEC disclosure rules on cybersecurity and climate-related risks, increasing their potential exposure.
July 26, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Technology
California

Ohio Supreme Court Rules ’Boneless’ Chicken Wings Can Contain Bones
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that "boneless" chicken wings refer to a cooking style rather than a guarantee, dismissing a suit against a restaurant by a patron who swallowed a bone.
July 26, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Litigation
Ohio

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Copa America Chaos at Hard Rock Stadium
Hard Rock Stadium, CONMEBOL, and CONCACAF face class action lawsuits after security failures led to chaos, injuries, and denied entry at the Copa America Final.
July 23, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida



