Federal prosecutors allege reality television personality and convicted crop insurance fraud defendant Steve McBee transferred valuable business interests to his sons while under investigation. The family disputes the claims and argues the transfers followed long-established trust practices.

Illinois has recorded 140 tornadoes in 2026, prompting the National Insurance Crime Bureau to warn residents about contractor fraud schemes that often emerge after major disasters. The alert comes as severe convective storm losses continue to generate tens of billions in insured claims annually.

SpaceX's public filings place extraordinary emphasis on Elon Musk's role in the company's value. A new legal analysis argues that investors may have a legitimate insurable interest in his continued life under Texas law, raising broader questions about key person risk and insurance capacity.

Two claims leaders explain why leadership support, adjuster trust, and workflow integration matter more than the AI purchase itself when deploying claims technology.

A bankruptcy plan administrator agreed to distribute $46.75 million to resolve litigation tied to the 2023 cyberattack, with cyber insurers funding a significant portion of the settlement.

SpaceX's proposed shareholder arbitration requirements and a surge in AI-related IPOs could change securities litigation exposure while prompting insurers to broaden D&O coverage offerings.

Manufacturers, insurers, and defense counsel face growing scrutiny as courts examine whether AI systems that cannot explain their decisions may create new forms of product liability exposure.

Cyber insurers are tightening underwriting standards, increasing scrutiny of security controls, and reevaluating coverage as ransomware losses, AI risks, and geopolitical threats drive concerns about systemic cyber events.

New fraud data from Lloyds Bank and recent U.S. court rulings are increasing scrutiny of Meta's role in online scams, creating new questions about liability, insurance coverage, cyber risk, and potential subrogation opportunities.

A federal appeals court found sufficient evidence that a Texas police chief conspired to burn his wife's SUV, report it stolen, and collect insurance proceeds. The case highlights multiple fraud indicators that claims investigators identified before any confession emerged.

A proposed class action alleges Ring's Familiar Faces feature collected and stored facial recognition data from individuals without their consent, raising privacy and liability concerns for AI-powered security systems.

Louisiana investigators say four suspects made false statements tied to a 2025 crash involving a waste disposal truck. Authorities allege the fraudulent claims sought nearly $4 million in compensation.

Federal prosecutors said insurance company reserves were diverted through affiliated entities, leaving thousands of policyholders still owed more than $1 billion while regulators uncovered bribery and fraud allegations.

A North Carolina jury awarded $101 million in a retaining wall collapse lawsuit tied to a 2021 construction accident that killed one worker and seriously injured three others. The case highlights contractor liability, construction site safety failures, and the legal exposure tied to engineering and permitting decisions.

A Colorado jury found a contractor intentionally interfered with an insurance contract after allegedly inflating a church hail damage claim. The verdict highlights growing insurer scrutiny of contractor involvement in appraisal disputes and claim inflation.