
Operation Sideswipe: How Staged 18-Wheeler Crashes Drove Insurance Fraud Losses
A widespread staged-accident scheme involving attorneys, drivers, and recruited passengers inflated claims and exposed vulnerabilities in trucking and insurance litigation.
April 20
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
California
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Oklahoma

Former Eagles Wide Receiver Arrested in Alleged False Insurance Claim Scheme
Authorities allege the player obtained a new policy after a crash and misreported the date to secure coverage.
April 20
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
California

DOJ Targets Egg Producers in Antitrust Probe Over Price Coordination
Federal investigators focus on pricing data sharing and supply constraints as egg market volatility raises legal and insurance implications.
April 20
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Risk Management

Cyber Insurance Premium Growth in 2025 Raises Loss and Underwriting Concerns
Direct written premiums rose nearly 11% in 2025 as policies in force surged, but Fitch says deteriorating losses, softer pricing, and AI-driven threats are making cyber underwriting more difficult. Coverage wording and third-party risk could become bigger issues for insurers and claims teams.
April 20
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting

Bear Costume Fraud Scheme Ends in Sentencing for California Trio
Investigators uncovered staged wildlife damage to luxury vehicles, exposing a $141K fraud attempt that highlights ongoing risks in auto claims.
April 20
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
Property
California

Agentic AI Creates New Cyber Insurance Risks and Underwriting Challenges
Autonomous systems are creating new pathways for cyber incidents, complicating underwriting, claims handling, and coverage interpretation.
April 16
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting

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



