
Dockworkers Reach Tentative Deal, Strike Suspended Until January
U.S. dockworkers have suspended their strike after reaching a tentative agreement with terminal operators, securing a wage increase and agreeing to continue negotiations in January.
October 4, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Maryland

Tennessee School District Duped Out of $3.4 Million in Curriculum Vendor Scam
A rural Tennessee school district was swindled out of over $3 million when a finance officer unknowingly wired funds to a fraudster impersonating a legitimate curriculum vendor, part of a growing wave of email scams targeting schools.
October 1, 2024
Education & Training
Fraud
Litigation
Technology
Arizona
Ohio
Tennessee
Texas

Florida Insurers Face Fraud Allegations as New Storm Claims Loom, CBS Highlights Adjusters’ Concerns
As Florida prepares for new storm-related claims, CBS News' "60 Minutes" investigates allegations by adjusters that insurers manipulated damage estimates from Hurricane Ian to underpay policyholders.
October 1, 2024
Catastrophe
Fraud
Litigation
Property
Florida

Florida Homeowners Left Stunned by Altered Insurance Reports After Hurricane Ian
Florida homeowners, devastated by Hurricane Ian, discovered their insurance reports had been altered to significantly lower payouts. Whistleblowers claim widespread fraud, accusing multiple carriers of manipulating damage assessments.
September 30, 2024
Catastrophe
Fraud
Litigation
Property
Florida

Hurricane Helene Targets Florida with Powerful Storm Surge and Inland Flooding Threats
Hurricane Helene is intensifying as it heads toward Florida's Gulf Coast, threatening life-threatening storm surges, widespread flooding, and strong winds that will reach far inland across the Southeast.
September 25, 2024
Catastrophe
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
North Carolina

Man Sentenced in $2.8 Million Sydney Jeweler Heist Insurance Fraud
Shanel Tofaeono has been sentenced to over four years in prison after pleading guilty to staging a fake robbery of a luxury Sydney jewelry store as part of a $2.8 million insurance fraud scheme.
September 25, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation

Why Hurricane Helene Could Be One of the Most Dangerous Storms in Years
Hurricane Helene is forecast to intensify rapidly as it nears Florida, with major impacts expected across the Southeast, including extreme winds, flooding, and widespread storm surge.
September 25, 2024
Catastrophe
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina

Hurricane Threat Looms for Gulf Coast as Atlantic Storm Intensifies
A developing Atlantic storm poses a significant hurricane risk to the US Gulf Coast, stretching from Mississippi to Florida. Forecasters predict rapid intensification as it moves north through warm Gulf waters, threatening major landfall.
September 23, 2024
Catastrophe
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Mississippi

California Firefighter Arrested for Allegedly Starting Five Brush Fires in Northern California
A firefighter in Northern California has been arrested for allegedly starting five brush fires while off duty, raising concerns about internal misconduct within fire agencies.
September 23, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
California

New Jersey Supreme Court Expands Duty of Care for Sidewalks Next to Vacant Commercial Properties
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that commercial landowners, including those with vacant properties, must maintain public sidewalks abutting their properties in safe condition, aligning with broader public policy principles.
September 23, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Property
New Jersey

Evolving Worker Activity Tools Now Powering AI Data Generation in the Insurance Industry
COVID-era worker activity monitoring tools have evolved into sophisticated AI data generators, helping insurers tackle rising repair costs, litigation, and labor shortages while improving operational efficiency.
September 23, 2024
Auto
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

Climate Change Drives Global Surge in Fires, Floods, and Drought
The impact of climate change is becoming more visible worldwide, with intensifying wildfires, severe droughts, and devastating floods affecting regions from Brazil to Southeast Asia.
September 19, 2024
Catastrophe
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
California
North Carolina

Nintendo Sues Pocketpair Over Alleged Patent Infringement in Hit Game Palworld
Nintendo and affiliate Pokemon Co. have filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair Inc. for alleged patent infringement tied to Palworld, citing gameplay mechanics as a potential issue. The case seeks an injunction and damages.
September 19, 2024
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Technology

NFL Teams Losing Millions in Cap Space by Skipping Insurance on Star Quarterbacks
The Aaron Rodgers injury and Jets' decision to skip insurance on his contract highlight how NFL teams can lose significant cap space and insurance proceeds when failing to protect high-value players.
September 18, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
California
Florida
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania

Homeowners Insurance Costs Surge Across the U.S., Florida Takes the Lead with Soaring Rates
Homeowners across the U.S. are facing sharp insurance premium hikes, with Florida seeing the steepest increases, fueled by hurricane risks, fraud, and lack of competition.
September 18, 2024
Catastrophe
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Louisiana
Texas




