
Kentucky Man Accused of Staging UTV Theft in Alleged Insurance Fraud Scheme
Kentucky State Police say a Martin County man admitted he falsely reported a side-by-side stolen in an alleged attempt to collect insurance money. Investigators say neighbors and follow-up interviews helped uncover inconsistencies in the report.
May 13
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Kentucky

New York Man Accused of $400K Trucking Insurance Fraud Scheme
Federal prosecutors say a New York man filed false damage claims against trucking companies and insurers using fake names, repair shops and invoices.
May 13
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
New York

Dallas Financial Executive Convicted in $150 Million Insurance-Linked Fraud Scheme
Federal prosecutors said Brad Heppner used shell companies, falsified records, and misleading debt transactions tied to GWG Holdings and Beneficient, leaving thousands of investors facing major losses.
May 13
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Texas

Instructure Faces Questions After Paying Hackers in Massive Canvas Breach
Hackers tied to the ShinyHunters group claimed to have stolen data tied to 275 million students and staff before disrupting school login systems. The agreement may limit immediate extortion threats, but cyber experts warn the data could still resurface.
May 13
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

San Francisco Man Convicted in Insurance Fraud Scheme Linked to Rogue Tow Operator
Federal prosecutors said the defendant helped file fraudulent claims involving wrecked and inoperable vehicles as part of a broader Bay Area towing fraud operation tied to arson, staged losses, and organized insurance scams.
May 11
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Subrogation
California

Canvas Data Breach Hits Universities, K-12 Districts During Final Exam Season
The cyberattack on Instructure’s Canvas platform disrupted exams, exposed user data, and triggered lawsuits as schools and insurers assess fallout from a major education-sector cyber event.
May 11
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

PFAS Scrutiny Reaches Consumer Apparel With Texas Lululemon Probe
Texas regulators are examining whether athletic apparel marketed as health-conscious may contain PFAS chemicals, adding pressure on consumer brands and raising liability concerns for manufacturers and insurers.
May 7
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Texas

Global Insurance Market Stays Soft as Claims Complexity and Geopolitical Risks Rise
Abundant capacity and lower pricing persist, but adjusters face growing challenges from geopolitical conflicts, social inflation, and complex multi-line claims.
May 5
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Nonprofit Officials Indicted in Alleged Insurance Fraud and Embezzlement Scheme
Prosecutors allege misuse of California wildfire prevention funds, insurance fraud, and money laundering tied to a six-year scheme exceeding $100,000.
May 5
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
California

Cyber Claim Severity Doubles as AI Attacks and Privacy Lawsuits Drive Losses
Chubb’s 2026 report shows fewer cyber claims for large U.S. businesses, but far higher losses tied to AI-enabled attacks, ransomware, privacy litigation, and supply-chain disruptions.
May 5
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management

Electronic Key Fob Fraud Scheme Drives Multi-State Auto Theft Ring Indictments
Suspects used electronic devices to reprogram key fobs, moving stolen vehicles across states and into international markets.
April 28
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
District Of Columbia
Maryland
Pennsylvania

Largest Art Theft in History Highlights Challenges in High-Value Property Recovery
A former FBI agent details suspects and missed opportunities in the $500M Boston art theft, offering insight into why recovery remains difficult decades later.
April 28
Fraud
Litigation
Property
Risk Management

Court Upholds Insurer Flexibility in Actual Cash Value Calculations
A major appellate ruling limits class actions over vehicle valuation methods while preserving insurer flexibility in determining actual cash value.
April 28
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Tennessee

Operation Sideswipe: How Staged 18-Wheeler Crashes Drove Insurance Fraud Losses
A widespread staged-accident scheme involving attorneys, drivers, and recruited passengers inflated claims and exposed vulnerabilities in trucking and insurance litigation.
April 20
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
California
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Oklahoma

Former Eagles Wide Receiver Arrested in Alleged False Insurance Claim Scheme
Authorities allege the player obtained a new policy after a crash and misreported the date to secure coverage.
April 20
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
California



