New Hampshire Manufacturer Fined $1.5M for Clean Water Act Violations and Cover-Up
Federal prosecutors detail a years-long scheme to bypass environmental monitoring, raising liability and compliance concerns for insurers and adjusters.
April 16
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
New Hampshire
New York
Auto Claims Severity Rises as Total Loss Frequency Hits Record 23%, CCC Finds
Rising deductibles, aging vehicles, and increasing bodily injury costs are concentrating risk and reshaping how claims are filed, evaluated, and settled.
April 13
Auto
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Iowa Farmer Sentenced to 13 Years for $1.7M USDA Fraud and Crop Insurance Scheme
A multi-year fraud scheme involving USDA subsidies, crop insurance manipulation, and identity theft underscores ongoing risks in agricultural claims and federal program oversight.
April 13
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Iowa
Omaha Sinkhole Highlights Hidden Risk From Aging Infrastructure
A viral road collapse reveals a steady pattern of underground failures tied to aging utilities, soil conditions, and liability disputes.
April 13
Catastrophe
Liability
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Nebraska
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Settlement Reaches $350M With Ship Owner, Operator
Maryland reaches a major settlement with ship owner and operator, advancing complex claims tied to the Key Bridge disaster and broader liability exposures.
April 13
Catastrophe
Liability
Litigation
Marine
Property
Maryland
Contractor Files Coverage Lawsuit Against Six CGL Carriers Over Progressive Property Damage
A Texas contractor alleges multiple CGL carriers denied defense and indemnity for progressive facade damage, raising questions about trigger of coverage and claims handling obligations.
April 8
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Texas
South Dakota Construction Firm Accused of Firing Worker After Reporting Severe Job Injury
Federal officials allege a construction company fired a worker two days after he reported severe burns from scalding water in a pressurized pipe. The lawsuit seeks reinstatement, back pay, damages, and punitive damages.
April 8
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
South Dakota
Triple-I Pushes Tort Reform Awareness as Premium Pressures Persist
Triple-I expands its national awareness effort, tying litigation trends to insurance affordability and urging legislative reform.
April 8
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Louisiana
Washington Court Bars Insurers From Suing Defense Counsel via Assigned Malpractice Claims
A ruling tied to a $5M settlement and discovery failures restricts insurers from pursuing assigned malpractice claims against defense counsel under reservation of rights.
April 8
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Washington
Microbetting Lawsuit Targets DraftKings, FanDuel, NFL Over Addiction Claims
Pennsylvania plaintiffs allege AI-driven in-game betting and targeted incentives create addictive gambling behavior and financial harm.
April 1
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Technology
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
GEICO Alleges Fake Invoices and Shell Companies in DME Fraud Operation
Insurer alleges a coordinated network used shell companies, inflated invoices, and non-fee-schedule billing codes to extract payments and evade detection.
April 1
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
New York
Cyber Claims Surge in Severity as AI and Litigation Accelerate Losses
New data shows rising breach costs, faster lawsuits, and AI-powered attacks reshaping cyber claims handling and severity.
March 30
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Crypto Insurance Gaps Leave Theft Victims Without Coverage
Crypto platforms market account protection, but exclusions and strict requirements often leave theft victims without reimbursement.
March 30
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Court Confirms Depreciation on Repair Costs Under ACV Policies
Sixth Circuit ruling confirms insurers can deduct depreciation from repair payments unless policyholders complete repairs to trigger replacement-cost coverage.
March 30
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
New Orleans Attorneys Convicted in Staged Crash Insurance Fraud Scheme
Federal jury finds law firms and co-conspirators guilty in long-running scheme targeting commercial auto policies and inflating claims through staged accidents and unnecessary medical treatments.
March 25
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Louisiana
