Record Vehicle Thefts in 2023: A Nationwide Analysis
A record 1,020,729 vehicles were stolen across the U.S. in 2023, with California and the District of Columbia leading in numbers and rates, respectively.
April 18, 2024
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Connecticut Contractor Faces Heavy Fines After Pier Collapse in Massachusetts Injures Workers
OSHA fines Mohawk Northeast Inc. over $200,000 for failing to ensure the safety of a pier that collapsed in New Bedford, injuring two workers.
April 15, 2024
Liability
Marine
Risk Management
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Independent Adjusters Face Industry Shifts Amid Quality Concerns and Carrier Changes
The adjuster community on Reddit discusses the evolving landscape of independent adjusting, sharing personal experiences and perspectives on industry changes.
April 5, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Insurers and Consumers Face Growing Legal Costs Amid Social Inflation
Innovative legal tactics and social inflation are driving up insurance premiums and contributing to a hidden ’tort tax’ for American households.
April 5, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
California
Florida
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Arizona Court Greenlights Mexico’s Lawsuit Against US Gun Dealers for Facilitating Cross-Border Trafficking
An Arizona court ruling allows Mexico to pursue legal action against US gun dealers accused of contributing to violence through gun trafficking, highlighting a critical cross-border issue.
March 27, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Arizona
Massachusetts
Rising Insurance Premiums Linked to Vehicle Telematics Spark Privacy Concerns and Legal Action
Vehicle telematics and data tracking lead to higher insurance premiums for some drivers, raising significant privacy and consumer law concerns.
March 18, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Couple Charged in Fraud Schemes Targeting Insurance and Federal Loan Programs
A Massachusetts couple faces charges for defrauding workers’ compensation insurers, the SBA, and their mortgage lender, potentially leading to decades in prison.
March 15, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Beach Community Faces Setback as Storm Washes Away Newly Added Sand
A recent storm in Salisbury, Massachusetts, has undone efforts to fortify the beach, washing away $600,000 in sand, despite community-led dune replenishment initiatives.
March 15, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Major Insurance Fraud Ring Busted in Everett, Six Indicted
A sophisticated insurance fraud scheme in Everett involving over $1 million in false claims leads to multiple indictments, with two suspects still at large.
February 27, 2024
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New York City on the Brink of Its Largest Snowstorm in Two Years
New York City anticipates a major winter storm, possibly marking the most significant snowfall event since January 2022.
February 13, 2024
Catastrophe
Risk Management
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
State Insurance Legislators Endorse "Colorado-Plus" Model for Dental Plan MLRs
The National Council of Insurance Legislators adopts a Colorado-inspired model for dental plans’ Medical-Loss Ratios, aiming for fairer premium spending on patient care.
January 30, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Colorado
Massachusetts
West Virginia
US Appeals Court Revives Mexico’s $10 Billion Gun Trafficking Lawsuit
A US appeals court overturns a lower court’s dismissal, reviving Mexico’s lawsuit against American gun manufacturers for allegedly facilitating arms trafficking to cartels.
January 23, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Massachusetts
Google Faces $1.67 Billion Patent Infringement Lawsuit Over AI Technology
In a Boston federal court, Google disputes a $1.67 billion claim alleging the tech giant infringed patents crucial for its AI-driven products.
January 10, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Massachusetts
Physicians and Former Hospital Executive Settle for Over $880,000 in Kickback Scheme
Four doctors and a former hospital administrator settle allegations of receiving kickbacks for lab referrals, highlighting the importance of ethical medical practices.
December 21, 2023
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Massachusetts
Texas
Tesla’s Autopilot Recall Draws Mixed Reactions Amid Safety Concerns
Tesla’s decision to update its Autopilot system following a federal probe elicits praise and criticism, with experts urging further measures to enhance driver safety.
December 14, 2023
Connecticut
Massachusetts
