Pennsylvania Shuts Down Unlicensed Insurance Telemarketing Scheme with Nationwide Reach

A multiyear investigation by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department led to the indictment of four businessmen and two companies for defrauding consumers across the U.S.
May 20 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Pennsylvania

FDA Layoffs Raise Alarms Over Food Safety and Future Oversight

Massive FDA layoffs under the Trump Administration have triggered concerns over food safety, transparency, and agency performance amid sweeping health department cuts.
May 8 Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Risk Management Technology

FBI Warns of Rising Discount Medical Insurance Scams Costing Victims Thousands

The FBI warns consumers about discount medical insurance scams that falsely promise savings but leave victims with unpaid medical bills and unauthorized charges.
May 6 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Risk Management

Early Behavioral Health Support Significantly Shortens Workers’ Comp Claim Duration

New Sedgwick research shows that addressing mental health within the first 90 days of a claim can reduce recovery time by up to 70%, improving return-to-work outcomes.
May 6 Education & Training Life & Health Risk Management Workers' Compensation California New York

Nick Cannon’s $10 Million Body Insurance Highlights Celebrity Coverage Trends

Nick Cannon’s decision to insure a part of his body for $10 million has reignited interest in celebrity body part insurance and the broader strategies behind income protection.
May 1 Insurance Industry Life & Health Risk Management Weird

Federal Court Rules Health Insurers in New Mexico Do Not Have to Cover Medical Marijuana Costs

A federal court ruled that New Mexico health insurers are not obligated to cover medical marijuana, highlighting conflicts between state mandates and federal regulations.
April 28 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Litigation New Mexico

Insurance Brokerage Executive Admits Role in $133M ACA Fraud Scheme Targeting Federal Subsidies

A Florida insurance executive admitted to orchestrating a $133 million scheme involving fraudulent ACA enrollments to collect commissions from taxpayer-funded health plan subsidies.
April 23 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Florida

Fake Medical Labs Rake in $84K Using Stolen Insurance Info from Illinois Couple

A Des Plaines couple discovered over $84,000 in fraudulent lab charges on their health insurance, highlighting a growing scheme of phantom billing and data theft in healthcare.
April 18 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Technology Illinois

Five People Face Felony Charges in $1.4 Million California Life Insurance Fraud Scheme

California officials charged five defendants, including former insurance agents, in a life insurance fraud scheme involving fake policies and stolen commissions totaling over $1.4 million.
April 15 Fraud Insurance Industry Life & Health Litigation California

Mental Health Becomes Leading Workplace Injury as Small Businesses Struggle with Safety and Costs

Three in four small businesses experienced a workplace injury in the past year, with mental health injuries now surpassing physical ones as the most reported incident.
April 2 Life & Health Risk Management Technology Workers' Compensation

Texas Measles Outbreak Raises Alarms Nationwide as Infections Cross State Lines

Texas’ largest measles outbreak in decades has spread to New Mexico and Oklahoma, with experts warning it could become a national crisis without swift vaccination efforts.
March 24 Education & Training Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Risk Management Illinois New Mexico New York Oklahoma Texas

Two Men Face Prison for $161M Obamacare Fraud Scheme

Two individuals allegedly defrauded the Affordable Care Act by submitting false applications, leading to millions in commissions and subsidy fraud. They face multiple federal charges.
February 21 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Florida Texas

Georgia Woman Sues Fertility Clinic Over Embryo Mix-Up That Led to Custody Battle

A Georgia woman claims a fertility clinic mistakenly implanted the wrong embryo, leading her to carry and give birth to another couple’s baby. She later had to surrender the child in an emotional legal battle.
February 21 Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Litigation Risk Management Georgia South Carolina

Ohio Insurance Agent Sentenced for $1.4 Million Fraud Scheme

Former Ohio insurance agent Rhonda Chandler received probation and faces prison if she violates terms after pleading guilty to stealing over $1.4 million in pre-need funeral insurance funds.
February 14 Fraud Insurance Industry Life & Health Litigation Ohio

How AI Is Transforming the Life Insurance Industry

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing life insurance by enhancing efficiency, improving customer experiences, and reshaping risk management, while also introducing new challenges.
February 14 Insurance Industry Life & Health Risk Management Technology
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