Former Military Financial Counselor Admits to Defrauding Bereaved Military Families
A former financial counselor for the army has pled guilty to a scheme defrauding families of fallen soldiers, impacting life insurance payouts.
April 23, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
New Jersey
Pandemic Disruption Forces Reevaluation of Mortality Models, LCP Report Finds
The new LCP report reveals pandemic’s lasting impact on mortality models, stressing need for revised actuarial approaches.
April 23, 2024
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Navigating Technological Shifts in Claims Handling for Improved Customer Experience
Discover how claims handlers are adapting to technology to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction across various insurance lines.
April 22, 2024
Auto
Life & Health
Property
Technology
Harnessing Generative AI in Life Insurance
As generative AI models evolve rapidly, life insurers stand at the brink of a major shift, promising enhanced efficiency and improved customer experiences.
April 22, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Technology
Connecticut Man Sentenced for $900K Medicaid Fraud Involving Unlicensed Counseling Claims
Ramon Apellaniz of East Hartford is sentenced to prison and must pay $900,000 after fraudulently billing Medicaid for unlicensed counseling services.
April 18, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Connecticut
LIMRA Conference Highlights Evolution of Accelerated Underwriting in Life Insurance
Experts at the LIMRA 2024 Conference discuss the balance of speed and risk management in life insurance accelerated underwriting.
April 17, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Technology
Former NBA Player Sentenced in Health Insurance Fraud Case
Will Bynum, ex-Detroit Pistons guard, receives an 18-month prison sentence for his role in a major NBA insurance fraud scandal.
April 17, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Illinois
New York
South Carolina Supreme Court Modifies Ruling on Ergonomics and Workers’ Compensation Case
The South Carolina Supreme Court has affirmed, with modifications, a court decision on the relevance of ergonomics evidence in a repetitive trauma injury claim.
April 12, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
South Carolina
GenAI Revolutionizes U.S. Healthcare: Enhancing Administrative Efficiency and Patient Care
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is becoming integral to U.S. healthcare, promising to streamline operations and enhance patient care.
April 12, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Technology
EPA Establishes First National Drinking Water Standards for PFAS Protection
The EPA has introduced the first national drinking water standards for PFAS to protect 100 million Americans from these hazardous chemicals.
April 11, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Technology
North Carolina
Workers’ Compensation Process Stalls Woman’s Ketamine Pain Relief Bid
Facing chronic pain from a workplace injury, a Newfoundland woman contends with workers’ compensation delays for a vital ketamine treatment.
April 11, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Expanding Surety Bond Usage Beyond Construction: A New Era for Real Estate, Renewable Energy, and Healthcare
As sectors like real estate, renewable energy, and healthcare seek innovative financial solutions, surety bonds emerge as a key player, offering a viable alternative to traditional financing methods.
April 10, 2024
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Tennessee Court Denies COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Claim for Late Filing
A Tennessee court dismissed a COVID-19 workers’ compensation claim due to late filing and lack of cooperation, marking a significant ruling.
April 9, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Tennessee
MLB Players Association Calls for Investigation into Pitch Clock’s Role in Rising Pitcher Injuries
With an alarming spike in pitcher injuries, the MLBPA urges a study on the pitch clock’s impact, amidst debate over its influence on player health.
April 8, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Technology
Department of Labor Hosts Benefits Outreach for Nuclear Workers in Portsmouth
An essential information session in Portsmouth, Ohio, will guide former and current nuclear workers through benefits under the Energy Employees Program.
April 5, 2024
Education & Training
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Ohio
