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Auto Claims Severity Rises as Total Loss Frequency Hits Record 23%, CCC Finds

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Supreme Court Limits ISP Liability in $1B Music Piracy Case

Supreme Court Limits ISP Liability in $1B Music Piracy Case

Justices rule ISPs are not liable for user piracy without proof of intent, reshaping exposure for digital service providers and insurers.
March 25 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Technology
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