A Louisiana Supreme Court decision clarifies summary judgment standards, strengthening contractor defenses and reducing litigation exposure for insurers in similar cases.

Executives of a chemical plant in Italy face significant jail sentences after court finds them responsible for extensive PFAS contamination affecting drinking water.

A San Francisco federal judge declares Anthropic's AI book training fair use, yet rules storing millions of pirated copies illegal, setting stage for potential damages.

Insurance executives discuss navigating escalating litigation risks and embracing generative AI to enhance efficiency and rebuild consumer trust amid evolving uncertainties.

Auto glass scams are costing U.S. drivers billions, fueled by deceptive 'free' repairs and AOB schemes. Insurers and lawmakers are responding with pre-inspection programs and tougher penalties.

Federal, state and local investigators allege three men-including a municipal vice mayor and a school board trustee-set a Northern California farmhouse ablaze and filed false insurance claims to net $200,000.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A targeted cyberattack compromised Microsoft accounts of Washington Post reporters covering China and national security, prompting a sweeping internal investigation.

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.

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.

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.

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.