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
What Golden Retrievers Are Teaching Us About Wildfire Smoke Exposure
A new study on golden retrievers reveals how wildfire smoke impacts pet and human health, with implications for insurance costs, coverage, and long-term risk management.
August 5
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Property
Risk Management
California
Colorado
Oregon
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
How Dog Walking Became a Common Cause of Injury and What You Can Do About It
Dog-walking injuries are on the rise, especially among women aged 40-64. From leash burns to falls, here’s how to protect yourself and why your insurance may not help.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Liability
Life & Health
Risk Management
Private Equity Pushes Life Insurers to Rethink Their Business Model
As private equity firms rapidly reshape life insurance with asset-focused strategies, incumbents face pressure to adapt or risk being outpaced in a changing market.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
New York
Tech Giants Battle Over Who Verifies Kids’ Ages Under New State Laws
As states pass conflicting age verification laws, Meta, Apple, and Google are clashing over who should protect children online—apps or app stores.
July 25
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Ohio
South Carolina
How Inflation and Fee Schedules Are Shaping Workers’ Compensation Medical Costs
A new WCRI report explores how fee schedule policies and inflation trends from 2021 to 2025 have led to varying medical cost growth in state workers’ compensation systems.
July 23
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
How Health Insurance Scams Are Targeting Seniors and What You Can Do to Prevent Them
Seniors are increasingly targeted by fake insurance offers over the phone. Learn how to spot the red flags, protect yourself, and report health insurance scams.
July 21
Education & Training
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
How Rising Insurance Costs Are Leaving Millions Financially Strapped
Millions of Americans are paying more than ever for health, auto, home, and life insurance—stretching their budgets thin and fueling a growing crisis of insurance poverty.
July 15
Auto
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Property
Ohio
Maryland Couple Sentenced for $20 Million Life Insurance Scam Involving Dozens of Fraudulent Policies
James and Maureen Wilson of Owings Mills, Maryland, received prison time and must repay over $18.7 million after orchestrating a massive life insurance fraud scheme.
July 10
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Litigation
Maryland
Rhode Island Sets New Standards for Pet Insurance Policies and Sales Practices
Rhode Island’s new Pet Insurance Act introduces detailed consumer protections, requiring clear disclosures and training for producers starting January 1, 2026.
July 7
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Rhode Island
Swiss Re Identifies Rising Risks Including Declining Trust, Excess Mortality, and Digital Liability
Swiss Re’s 2025 SONAR report examines emerging structural risks including trust erosion, mortality fluctuations, and digital liabilities reshaping insurance claims and coverage.
July 2
Fraud
Liability
Life & Health
Property
AI and Value-Based Care Are Transforming Workers’ Comp Claims Management
Artificial intelligence and outcome-focused care models are streamlining workers’ compensation by improving triage, reducing costs, and prioritizing long-term recovery outcomes.
June 24
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Ohio
Purdue Pharma Gains Widespread State Backing for $7.4 Billion Opioid Crisis Settlement
Fifty-five states and territories back Purdue Pharma’s $7.4B opioid settlement plan, aiming to resolve lawsuits and distribute funds to governments, tribes, and individuals.
June 16
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
New York
Oklahoma
States Move to Halt 23andMe Sale Over Privacy Concerns About Genetic Data
Twenty-seven states and D.C. filed suit to block the sale of genetic and medical data in 23andMe’s bankruptcy, citing lack of informed customer consent.
June 12
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
