James Keating pleads guilty to defrauding Allied World Insurance Company of nearly $1.5 million. Keating, a former Assistant Vice President and surety bond claims handler, carried out the fraud while working for Allied World and later U.S. Fire Insurance Company.

Recent damaging earthquakes in West Texas are likely caused by oil and gas activity, according to the USGS.

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that hiring a friend for work on another friend's property does not exempt the employer from workers' compensation coverage, rejecting the so-called "buddy exemption."

In a landmark settlement, more than 1,200 construction workers in Washington D.C. will receive restitution for lost compensation and sick leave, marking the largest workers' rights deal in the city's history.

A Galveston County, Texas man is charged with felony criminal mischief for allegedly damaging a roof to file a fraudulent storm damage insurance claim, authorities report.

An Alabama woman faces charges for allegedly defrauding insurance companies, a local community college, and businesses of approximately $77,000, according to a Houston County Grand Jury indictment.

The Park Fire in Northern California has grown to over 383,000 acres, making it the fifth-largest wildfire in state history, affecting four counties and threatening thousands of structures.

Legal system abuse, including frivolous lawsuits and inflated claims, significantly raises insurance claims costs, impacting policyholders, insurers, and agents, as highlighted by Triple-I.

A recent post on Reddit's adjusters subreddit shared a cautionary tale about the risks of casual, off-the-cuff remarks in professional communications. In this instance, a fire claim involving a homeowner's pet parrot escalated to the courtroom, where an unfortunate message by an adjuster was read aloud, much to his embarrassment.

Take-Two Interactive's SEC filing highlights various risks including negative review campaigns, which could result in loss of players, revenue, and increased marketing costs.

A former claims adjuster from Aurora has confessed to stealing over $268,000 from her employer by filing fraudulent auto insurance claims, resulting in felony theft charges for her and two accomplices.

ApexHealth is suing Atrium Health, claiming a breach of contract related to a Medicare Advantage program, resulting in losses exceeding $62 million.

A Maryland woman is accused of filing fraudulent insurance claims worth over $180,000, using false damage photos and documents in her submissions to USAA.

National Fire and Marine Insurance Co. denies coverage for Theraplant's $1.3 million business income loss claim, citing policy exclusions and differing interpretations of coverage terms.

A Florida neighborhood is experiencing severe flooding after a resident poured concrete into a crucial drainpipe on her property, prompting county intervention and ongoing disputes with the HOA.