
Cyber, Casualty, and Climate Shape 2026 Reinsurance Dynamics
Reinsurance capacity surged in 2025 amid historic low catastrophe losses, driving down rates and changing the risk-sharing landscape. Adjusters can expect shifts in how insurers deploy capital, respond to claims, and design coverages—especially in casualty, cyber, and catastrophe-exposed regions.
December 29, 2025
Catastrophe
Excess & Surplus Lines
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability

Florida Courts Fix Repair Costs at Breach Date in Construction Defect Cases
Florida courts consistently measure construction defect damages from the date of breach, regardless of defect type or legal theory. This rule holds key implications for claims handling and litigation strategy.
December 29, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida

Subrogation Best Practices for Claims Adjusters and Counsel
Experts share real-world strategies for identifying and managing subrogation opportunities, emphasizing early action and collaboration.
December 22, 2025
Education & Training
Litigation
Risk Management
Subrogation

California Marijuana Law Complicates Intoxication Defense in Work Injury Claims
Courts require more than a positive THC test to prove workplace marijuana impairment. Here’s what claims adjusters need to know post-AB 2188.
December 22, 2025
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California

CHP Officer in California Sentenced for Workers’ Comp Fraud After Disability Claim Unravels
A California officer faked a disabling injury while collecting benefits, only to be caught performing manual labor on his property. The case underscores the vigilance required in high-risk workers’ comp claims.
December 22, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
California

Minnesota Jury Awards $65.5M in Johnson & Johnson Talc-Asbestos Cancer Case
A Minnesota woman was awarded $65.5 million after a jury linked her mesothelioma to long-term use of Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder. The company plans to appeal.
December 22, 2025
Insurance Industry
Liability
Life & Health
Litigation
Risk Management
California
Minnesota

Ford Recalls 272,000+ Vehicles for Rollaway Risk Tied to Faulty Park Module
Faulty park module in F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and Maverick hybrids poses serious rollaway danger. Software fix planned despite hardware flaw.
December 22, 2025
Auto
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Subrogation

Visa, Mastercard Settle ATM Fee Lawsuit for $167.5M Over Alleged Price-Fixing
The settlement resolves long-running claims of inflated ATM access fees affecting millions of consumers. A related lawsuit by ATM operators remains pending.
December 22, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
District Of Columbia

GLP-1 Drug Litigation Surges as Product Liability Risks Escalate
Widespread use of obesity drugs is fueling lawsuits, regulatory scrutiny, and new cost pressures for insurers and reinsurers.
December 18, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Litigation

Winter Storms and Truck Crashes in Tulsa Raise Liability, Tech, and Safety Concerns
Freezing rain and ice turn Tulsa roads into danger zones for truckers. Insurance tech, liability disputes, and route risk maps shape the high-stakes response.
December 12, 2025
Auto
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

Disney Sued Over Restrictive Disability Access Changes at Theme Parks
Disney faces legal and shareholder challenges over new limits to its disability access program, with critics arguing the company is denying necessary accommodations.
December 11, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
California
Florida

AI Bias in Medical Diagnoses Raises Malpractice and Discrimination Risks
AI tools are transforming diagnostic accuracy but may also embed systemic biases, raising exposure to malpractice and civil rights litigation. Claims professionals must monitor this evolving risk vector.
December 4, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

AI, Deepfakes, and Data Suppression Redefine Cyber Risk in 2026
Resilience experts warn that AI-powered threats, ransomware evolution, and rising litigation will challenge insurers and claims professionals in unprecedented ways.
December 1, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

State Farm’s Subrogation Bid Blocked by Insured’s Prior Court Victory
A landlord’s earlier courtroom success backfired when State Farm tried to subrogate the same fire loss against tenants, triggering judicial estoppel.
December 1, 2025
Litigation
Property
Subrogation
New York

Tech-Enabled Litigation Instigation: The Hidden Threat Fueling Insurer Failures and Delayed Claims
A new Demotech report details how covert, tech-enabled legal tactics misdirect policyholders, delay legitimate claims, and trigger insurer insolvencies in disaster-hit regions.
November 13, 2025
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Technology



