New York Signals Major Tort Reform in 2026 Budget
The state’s 2026 budget proposal would tighten serious injury standards, limit recovery for some plaintiffs, and reduce litigation exposure in motor vehicle cases.
March 12
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
New York
Short-Term Rentals Create Coverage Gaps in Homeowners Insurance
Many homeowners renting their properties short term do not realize their policies may exclude commercial activity, exposing them to denied claims, liability gaps, and policy cancellations.
March 11
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Underwriting
2026 Claims Insights: Carrier Strategies on Social Inflation, AI Fraud and Workforce Risk
New survey data shows carriers recalibrating underwriting, fraud detection and workforce strategy as social inflation, AI-generated fraud and catastrophe losses intensify.
March 2
Auto
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Microplastics Claims Face Evidentiary Scrutiny as Detection Methods Tighten
Revised lab standards and causation challenges are reshaping how insurers evaluate emerging toxic tort exposure tied to microplastics.
February 25
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
CEOs With Disaster Experience Linked to 24% Fewer Workplace Injuries
New research finds companies led by CEOs exposed to severe childhood disasters report 24% fewer worker injuries, highlighting the impact of leadership traits on safety outcomes.
February 19
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Underwriting
Workers' Compensation
Federal Judge Dismisses ‘Boneless Wings’ Consumer Fraud Lawsuit Against Buffalo Wild Wings
An Illinois federal judge ruled that reasonable consumers are not misled by the term ‘boneless wings,’ tossing a proposed class action but allowing the plaintiff time to amend the complaint.
February 19
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Illinois
Bayer Plans $10.5B Settlement to Resolve Roundup Cancer Lawsuits
The proposed deal would address current and future glyphosate cancer claims, with Missouri state court proceedings at the center of the class-action effort.
February 17
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Missouri
Public Safety Power Shutoffs Expand Beyond California Amid Growing Wildfire Risk
Utilities across the West are increasingly cutting power during high-risk weather, reshaping wildfire prevention strategies and claims exposure for insurers.
February 9
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Property
California
Colorado
Nevada
New Mexico
Texas
Excess Carrier Owes $13.8M Despite Contractor Settlement, Court Rules
The Seventh Circuit says partial causation by a contractor is enough to trigger excess coverage, even after a full settlement and release.
January 26
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Hot Sauce Maker Sues Manufacturer Over Exploding Bottles and Insurance Dispute
A hot sauce brand alleges manufacturing defects caused retailer pullbacks, customer complaints, and more than $500,000 in losses, raising questions about indemnity and insurance coverage.
January 23
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Iowa
Cyber Remains Top Global Risk for 2026 as AI and Geopolitics Drive Loss Exposure
Allianz’s 2026 Risk Barometer shows cyber incidents, AI liability, and business interruption reshaping claims exposure across industries worldwide.
January 23
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Property
Liability Claims Surge as Non-Economic Inflation Drives Nuclear Verdicts, Swiss Re Warns
Litigation funding, shifting jury attitudes, and expanding mass torts are driving liability claim severity and reserve pressure across U.S. and global markets.
January 12
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Why Casualty Claims Are Harder to Settle in 2026 Despite Market Stabilization
Rates may be leveling off, but jury behavior, litigation funding, and documentation demands continue to drive claim severity and settlement complexity heading into 2026.
January 12
Auto
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Property
California
Illinois
New York
Texas
Disney World Modifies Indiana Jones Stunt Show After Worker Injured by Runaway Prop
A Disney World stunt show performer is recovering after intervening to stop a 400-pound boulder from reaching the crowd. The show has been altered pending a safety review.
January 5
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Weird
Workers' Compensation
Florida
P/C Industry Nets $34.9B Underwriting Gain as Cat Losses Ease in 2025
AM Best reports a sharp recovery in P/C insurer profitability for 2025, helped by lower catastrophe losses and improved reserve development.
December 29, 2025
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Liability
Property
