
Minnesota Jury Awards $65.5M in Johnson & Johnson Talc-Asbestos Cancer Case
A Minnesota woman was awarded $65.5 million after a jury linked her mesothelioma to long-term use of Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder. The company plans to appeal.
December 22, 2025
Insurance Industry
Liability
Life & Health
Litigation
Risk Management
California
Minnesota

Ford Recalls 272,000+ Vehicles for Rollaway Risk Tied to Faulty Park Module
Faulty park module in F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and Maverick hybrids poses serious rollaway danger. Software fix planned despite hardware flaw.
December 22, 2025
Auto
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Subrogation

Should Insurance Adjusters Hug Policyholders After Major Losses?
A candid Reddit discussion in the adjusters subreddit reveals how claims professionals balance empathy, boundaries, and risk when emotions run high after major losses.
December 18, 2025
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Liability
Property

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

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

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

Stadium Construction Surge Challenges Insurers With Complex Mega-Project Risks
Massive stadium builds are creating unprecedented risk complexity, from cyber threats and labor shortages to environmental land use issues.
December 15, 2025
Insurance Industry
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Winter Storms and Truck Crashes in Tulsa Raise Liability, Tech, and Safety Concerns
Freezing rain and ice turn Tulsa roads into danger zones for truckers. Insurance tech, liability disputes, and route risk maps shape the high-stakes response.
December 12, 2025
Auto
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

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

Water Damage, Theft Top List of Small-Business Insurance Claims in Hartford Report
The Hartford’s analysis of 1 million small-business policies shows rising costs for fire, injury, and water damage claims, with risk mitigation strategies gaining traction.
December 11, 2025
Fraud
Liability
Property
Risk Management

Why Space Debris May Be the Next Uninsurable Global Threat
China’s emergency evacuation from its Tiangong space station due to a damaged capsule window shows how even microscopic debris is becoming a high-cost, high-risk hazard with no clear liability path.
December 5, 2025
Catastrophe
Liability
Technology

Thanksgiving Insurance Claims Spike From Fires, Falls, and Drunk Driving
Thanksgiving ranks as a peak claims day for fire, auto, and injury incidents. Adjusters should be prepared for post-holiday surges in kitchen fire reports, liability questions, and alcohol-related crashes.
November 24, 2025
Auto
Insurance Industry
Liability
Property

Insurers Push to Cap Liability for AI System Failures
Three leading insurers—AIG, Great American, and WR Berkley—are pursuing regulatory approval to limit their liability for claims tied to artificial intelligence technologies, a move that could reshape the risk landscape for businesses deploying AI systems.
November 24, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting

Claims Severity Adds Over $280B to Liability Insurance Losses Since 2015
A new Triple-I and CAS study links rising loss costs in liability lines to legal system abuse and inflation, not claim frequency.
November 11, 2025
Auto
Catastrophe
Liability
Litigation
Property

Unlocking Hidden Liability in Subrogation Starts at First Notice of Loss
Early investigations and strategic partnerships help uncover third-party liability and boost subrogation success. Learn what top adjusters and legal experts recommend.
November 6, 2025
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Subrogation



