Federal Judge Dismisses ‘Boneless Wings’ Consumer Fraud Lawsuit Against Buffalo Wild Wings
An Illinois federal judge ruled that reasonable consumers are not misled by the term ‘boneless wings,’ tossing a proposed class action but allowing the plaintiff time to amend the complaint.
February 19
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Illinois
Zelle, Venmo and Cash App Fraud Losses Climb as Companies Reassess Controls
Losses tied to Venmo, Zelle and Cash App are climbing, pushing underwriters and claims teams to scrutinize controls, coverage limits and internal fraud exposure.
February 19
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
North American Insurers Face Structural Claims Cost Shift in 2026
Gallagher Bassett’s 2026 Carrier Perspective report finds social inflation, medical costs, catastrophe losses and AI-driven fraud are compounding severity and workforce pressure for carriers.
February 17
Auto
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Florida Authorities Break Up Major Theft Organization Targeting Semi-Trailers
Six suspects face up to 300 years combined after targeting semi-trailers and disabling GPS tracking devices across multiple Florida counties.
February 17
Fraud
Litigation
Marine
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Bayer Plans $10.5B Settlement to Resolve Roundup Cancer Lawsuits
The proposed deal would address current and future glyphosate cancer claims, with Missouri state court proceedings at the center of the class-action effort.
February 17
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Missouri
Mega Claims Reshape Workers’ Compensation Market in 2026
Higher medical costs, cumulative trauma litigation, and social inflation are driving severity and pressuring reserves, with California signaling a potential market shift.
February 12
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
California
Why Bloomberg Says Premium Caps Could Worsen the Homeowners Insurance Crisis
A Bloomberg editorial urges policymakers to focus on resilience, legal reform, and mitigation rather than capping rates or penalizing insurers as premiums climb nationwide.
February 6
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
California
Florida
Illinois
Washington Landlord Sues State Farm Over Seven-Adjuster Water Damage Claim
A Spokane Valley landlord alleges repeated adjuster turnover and underpayment left a rental property uninhabitable for months and triggered lien filings and litigation.
February 6
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Washington
2026 P/C Market Forecast: Competition Rises, Combined Ratios Improve, AI Expands
Fitch expects broader P/C softening in 2026, while Morningstar says casualty pricing will stay out of step due to litigation and severity. Early earnings-call commentary shows carriers leaning on portfolio mix, disciplined underwriting, and AI tools to protect margins.
February 4
Auto
Catastrophe
Excess & Surplus Lines
Insurance Industry
Litigation
California Climate Disclosure Laws Face First Amendment Test in Federal Appeal
Business groups argue California’s climate reporting mandates compel political speech and impose nationwide compliance burdens as the Ninth Circuit weighs constitutional limits.
February 2
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
California
Florida Moves to Tighten Engineering Standards for Roof and Property Damage Claims
New draft rules would require site inspections, code citations, and weather data, raising the bar for engineering opinions used in Florida insurance disputes.
January 26
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Excess Carrier Owes $13.8M Despite Contractor Settlement, Court Rules
The Seventh Circuit says partial causation by a contractor is enough to trigger excess coverage, even after a full settlement and release.
January 26
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Federal Arson Charge Filed After Fire at Alton Insurance Office
Prosecutors allege the fire followed a dispute over a life insurance policy cashout, raising fraud and safety concerns for insurers and claims staff.
January 26
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Illinois
Hot Sauce Maker Sues Manufacturer Over Exploding Bottles and Insurance Dispute
A hot sauce brand alleges manufacturing defects caused retailer pullbacks, customer complaints, and more than $500,000 in losses, raising questions about indemnity and insurance coverage.
January 23
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Iowa
Tort Reform Spurs Auto Rate Decreases Across Louisiana Insurance Market
State regulators report more than 20 auto insurance rate decreases since mid-2025, citing reduced litigation and lessons from Florida’s reform-driven market recovery.
January 19
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
