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Former Maryland Insurance Agent Sentenced for Unlicensed Annuity Sales and Insurance Fraud

Former Maryland Insurance Agent Sentenced for Unlicensed Annuity Sales and Insurance Fraud

A former insurance agent received a six-month jail sentence after illegally selling annuity policies while his license was revoked. The case also follows an earlier conviction involving stolen client premiums and obstruction of justice.
August 3 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Maryland

Former Maryland Police Officer Sentenced in Auto Insurance Fraud Scheme Using False Theft Reports

Former Maryland Police Officer Sentenced in Auto Insurance Fraud Scheme Using False Theft Reports

A federal judge ordered restitution after a former Maryland police officer admitted participating in a scheme that used false police reports and staged vehicle thefts to collect insurance payouts. The case also involved multiple law enforcement officers and several major auto insurers.
July 20 Auto Fraud Litigation Maryland

CareFirst Files RICO Lawsuit Over Alleged $50 Million Health Insurance Fraud

CareFirst Files RICO Lawsuit Over Alleged $50 Million Health Insurance Fraud

A federal lawsuit claims hundreds of ineligible individuals were enrolled in Maryland-based health plans through an alleged scheme involving fraudulent residency information and referral networks.
June 23 Fraud Insurance Industry Life & Health Litigation Maryland

Chesapeake Bay Residents Brace for Severe Thunderstorms, Flooding and Power Outages

Chesapeake Bay Residents Brace for Severe Thunderstorms, Flooding and Power Outages

Extreme heat, damaging winds, power outages and flash flooding are becoming familiar parts of summer across Maryland's Chesapeake Bay region. Residents and property owners are weighing the cost of preparedness against increasing weather risks.
June 22 Catastrophe Property Risk Management Maryland

Electronic Key Fob Fraud Scheme Drives Multi-State Auto Theft Ring Indictments

Electronic Key Fob Fraud Scheme Drives Multi-State Auto Theft Ring Indictments

Suspects used electronic devices to reprogram key fobs, moving stolen vehicles across states and into international markets.
April 28 Auto Fraud Litigation Risk Management Technology District Of Columbia Maryland Pennsylvania

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

Loose Wire on Dali Caused Blackouts, Leading to Key Bridge Collapse in Baltimore

Loose Wire on Dali Caused Blackouts, Leading to Key Bridge Collapse in Baltimore

NTSB blames wiring flaw and outdated bridge protections for the catastrophic March 2024 collapse that killed six. Report flags national infrastructure risks.
November 19, 2025 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Marine Risk Management District Of Columbia Maryland

Real Housewives Star Charged in Maryland Insurance Fraud Scheme

Real Housewives Star Charged in Maryland Insurance Fraud Scheme

A sociology professor and prominent figure on The Real Housewives of Potomac, has been indicted in Maryland on multiple insurance fraud charges stemming from a staged home burglary.
October 14, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Property Maryland

Camaro ZL1 Becomes Top Target for Thieves as Muscle Car Thefts Surge

Camaro ZL1 Becomes Top Target for Thieves as Muscle Car Thefts Surge

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 tops latest HLDI rankings for whole-vehicle thefts, with theft rates nearly 40 times the average; Hyundai and Kia see results from anti-theft software.
August 20, 2025 Auto Property Risk Management Technology California Maryland Mississippi Tennessee Texas

Why Maryland Has the Highest Car Insurance Rates in the Nation

Why Maryland Has the Highest Car Insurance Rates in the Nation

Maryland drivers pay the highest auto insurance rates in the U.S., with premiums driven by urban congestion, repair costs, extreme weather, and frequent claims.
August 7, 2025 Auto Property Risk Management Technology Maryland

Fans Injured in FedEx Field Railing Collapse Reach Settlement With Washington Commanders

Fans Injured in FedEx Field Railing Collapse Reach Settlement With Washington Commanders

Four fans injured during a 2022 NFL game when a railing gave way at FedEx Field have settled negligence claims against the Washington Commanders following arbitration proceedings.
July 17, 2025 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Risk Management Maryland

Maryland Couple Sentenced for $20 Million Life Insurance Scam Involving Dozens of Fraudulent Policies

Maryland Couple Sentenced for $20 Million Life Insurance Scam Involving Dozens of Fraudulent Policies

James and Maureen Wilson of Owings Mills, Maryland, received prison time and must repay over $18.7 million after orchestrating a massive life insurance fraud scheme.
July 10, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Life & Health Litigation Maryland

Natural Disasters and Legal Pressures Are Driving Up Homeowners Insurance Costs Nationwide

Natural Disasters and Legal Pressures Are Driving Up Homeowners Insurance Costs Nationwide

Homeowners insurance is becoming less affordable nationwide as natural disasters, legal system strain, and rising repair costs drive premiums higher, especially in disaster-prone states.
June 11, 2025 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Litigation Property Alaska Florida Louisiana Maryland Mississippi

Storm Surge Risk Threatens Billions in Coastal Property Value Across 20 States

Storm Surge Risk Threatens Billions in Coastal Property Value Across 20 States

Over 6.4 million homes in coastal U.S. states face moderate or greater storm surge risk, with $2.2 trillion in potential reconstruction costs, according to 2025 Cotality data.
June 2, 2025 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Alabama Connecticut Delaware District Of Columbia Florida

Climate Change Drives Rising Home Insurance Costs and Coverage Gaps

Climate Change Drives Rising Home Insurance Costs and Coverage Gaps

As climate disasters increase, insurers are hiking premiums, reducing coverage, or exiting markets-leaving homeowners, states, and federal programs to fill the gap.
May 20, 2025 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management California Florida Maryland
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