Florida Appeals Court Rebukes Citizens Property Insurance Over Roof Claim Denial
A Florida appeals court held that Citizens Property Insurance wrongly denied a roof damage claim and can’t invoke staged-payment rules until coverage is acknowledged, giving homeowners a second chance.
June 19
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida
Nail Salon Owner Arrested on Multiple Arson and Insurance Fraud Charges
Town of Newburgh authorities and federal agents allege a local salon owner deliberately set an August 2022 fire at her own shop to collect insurance payouts amid severe financial distress.
June 19
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
New York
Court Sides with Asbestos Victim’s Heirs Over Insurance Time-Bar Dispute
The Louisiana 4th Circuit held that ambiguous policy definitions and lack of proof bar insurers from enforcing a 36-month exclusion on a mesothelioma wrongful death claim.
June 19
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Louisiana
Finding Common Ground in Professional Liability Defense Strategies
Early collaboration between carriers, insureds, and panel counsel in professional liability claims reduces defense costs, preserves policy limits, and strengthens renewal prospects through faster settlements.
June 19
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Underwriting
Louisiana
New York
Texas
Washington Post Cyberattack Targets Journalists Covering China and National Security
A targeted cyberattack compromised Microsoft accounts of Washington Post reporters covering China and national security, prompting a sweeping internal investigation.
June 16
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
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
New Guide Explains How Legal System Abuse Raises Insurance Costs and Threatens Coverage Availability
A new consumer guide from Triple-I and Munich Re US reveals how legal system abuse inflates claim costs, drives premium increases, and limits insurance accessibility.
June 16
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Court Upholds Lloyd’s Denial in Diamond Loss Case Over Inactive Security System
A New York appellate court affirms Lloyd’s denial of coverage in a diamond loss claim, emphasizing that policyholders must maintain fully operational security systems.
June 12
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
New York
Personal Auto Insurance Sees Strongest Underwriting Year Since COVID Disruptions
The U.S. personal auto insurance sector posted a 95.3 combined ratio in 2024—its best underwriting result since COVID—driven by rate increases and improved loss ratios.
June 12
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Disney and Comcast Sue AI Startup Midjourney Over Use of Copyrighted Characters
Disney and Comcast allege AI image platform Midjourney infringed on iconic characters like Darth Vader and Shrek, seeking $150,000 per violation in federal court.
June 11
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
California
Natural Disasters and Legal Pressures Are Driving Up Homeowners Insurance Costs Nationwide
Homeowners insurance is becoming less affordable nationwide as natural disasters, legal system strain, and rising repair costs drive premiums higher, especially in disaster-prone states.
June 11
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Alaska
Florida
Louisiana
Maryland
Mississippi
Former Prosecutor Wins $3 Million Jury Award After Retaliation Allegations in California
A California jury awarded $3 million to former prosecutor Tracy Miller, who said she was forced from her role after defending colleagues reporting sexual harassment.
June 9
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
California
Homeowners Take Legal Action Against USAA and AAA Insurers Over Los Angeles Wildfire Coverage Disputes
Lawsuits filed in Los Angeles County accuse USAA and AAA-affiliated insurers of underinsuring homes damaged in the January 7 wildfires, leaving policyholders unable to rebuild.
June 9
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
California
Lawsuit Against Nationwide Challenges Mass Pet Insurance Cancellations
Nationwide faces legal backlash after canceling 100,000 pet insurance policies, with allegations of broken promises and a growing debate over ethics and contract law.
June 9
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Litigation
Risk Management
Illinois Doctor Faces Sentencing for Defrauding Medicaid and Insurance Providers
Dr. Mona Ghosh, a suburban Chicago physician, awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to submitting $1.5 million in false insurance and Medicaid claims.
June 4
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Litigation
Illinois
