Hawaii’s High Court Weighs Insurance Dispute Over Maui Wildfire Settlement
Hawaii’s Supreme Court is considering a critical insurance dispute that could determine the fate of a $4 billion settlement for victims of the devastating 2023 Maui wildfire. The case hinges on whether insurers can independently sue the defendants to recover claims they’ve paid.
February 11
Catastrophe
Litigation
Property
Subrogation
Hawaii
The Future of P&C Insurance Claims Depends on True Transformation
The insurance claims industry has seen incremental progress over the years, but true transformation remains elusive. To keep pace with technological advancements and consumer expectations, insurers must move beyond outdated processes and fragmented solutions.
February 11
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Cyber Insurance Outlook for 2025: Pricing Trends, Risks, and Coverage Developments
The cyber insurance market remained favorable for buyers in 2024, with lower premiums and increased coverage options despite high-profile cyber incidents. However, risks such as supply chain attacks, regulatory enforcement, and artificial intelligence (AI) security concerns are shaping the industry’s future.
February 6
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Texas Law Firm Escapes $2M Fine for Alleged Hurricane Laura Insurance Fraud
A judge ruled that Louisiana’s insurance regulator lacked authority to fine McClenny, Moseley & Associates for alleged fraudulent hurricane claims, sparking further legal debate.
February 6
Catastrophe
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Louisiana
Texas
Uber Not Liable for Driver’s Assault on Passenger, Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled that Uber isn’t liable for an assault by one of its drivers, dismissing a passenger’s lawsuit. The court found no evidence that Uber knew of the driver’s violent tendencies.
February 6
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Pennsylvania
Tort Costs Rising Faster Than Inflation and GDP, Study Finds
A new study from the Institute for Legal Reform reveals that U.S. tort costs have risen at an annual rate of 7.1% from 2016 to 2022, exceeding both inflation and GDP growth.
February 6
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Alaska
California
Delaware
Florida
Louisiana
Federal Appeals Court Questions Google’s Monopoly Defense in Epic Games Case
A federal appeals court panel expressed skepticism over Google’s argument that competition with Apple justifies overturning a jury’s ruling that declared its Android app policies an illegal monopoly.
February 5
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
California
District Of Columbia
Virginia
Arizona Couple Admits to $1.2 Billion Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving Unnecessary Wound Grafts
A Phoenix couple pleaded guilty to orchestrating a $1.2 billion health care fraud scheme, submitting false claims for unnecessary wound grafts and receiving millions in illegal kickbacks.
February 4
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Arizona
Connecticut Man Arrested in $50K iPhone Insurance Fraud Scheme
A Connecticut man was arrested following an investigation into a fraudulent iPhone insurance scheme that involved the use of mules and fake claims to obtain replacement devices.
February 4
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Technology
Connecticut
How Staged Accidents May Be Driving Up Uber Ride Costs
Allegations of staged accidents and fraudulent medical claims in New York could be inflating Uber ride prices by driving up insurance costs for rideshare drivers.
February 4
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
New York
Amazon Hit with Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Covert Tracking of California Residents’ Locations
Amazon is facing a class action lawsuit in California, accusing the tech giant of secretly tracking and selling users’ sensitive location data through its advertising software.
January 30
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
California
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Prison for $1.4 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme
Former insurance claims handler James Keating received a 20-month prison sentence for defrauding Allied World Insurance out of more than $1.4 million through shell companies and kickbacks.
January 30
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Court Ruling May Expand Liability for Construction Professionals
A recent California court ruling could expand liability for construction professionals by allowing homeowners to sue for negligence, even without a direct contract. This decision highlights the increasing legal exposure for engineers and contractors in residential projects.
January 30
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
California
"World’s Largest Truck Stop" in Iowa Fined for Clean Water Act Violations
The EPA fined Iowa 80, the world’s largest truck stop, and Joplin 44 a total of $390,784 for failing to meet Clean Water Act regulations on petroleum spill prevention and containment.
January 29
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Iowa
Missouri
Boca Raton Dentist Arrested for $157K Insurance Fraud Targeting Major Carriers
A Boca Raton dentist faces multiple felony charges for allegedly fabricating claims to defraud MetLife, Delta Dental, and Aetna of $157,000, according to investigators.
January 28
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Florida
