Cities with the Highest Insurance Fraud Incidence in 2023

An analysis reveals the U.S. cities most affected by insurance fraud, with Atlanta leading and diverse factors contributing to the issue across the nation.
April 10, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Georgia Illinois Michigan Missouri Nevada

Massive Storm System Unleashes Severe Weather Across the US, Causing Damage and Outages

A significant storm system brings widespread damage, power outages, and severe weather threats to millions across the central and eastern United States.
April 2, 2024 Catastrophe Property Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Missouri

Experts Unveil a Blueprint to Combat Smartphone-Induced Distracted Driving

A groundbreaking report by GHSA and CMT offers strategies to tackle distracted driving, revealing the effectiveness of hands-free laws and tech-driven safety programs.
March 29, 2024 Auto Legislation & Regulation Technology Alabama Michigan Missouri Ohio

Drone Technology Revolutionizes Insurance Sector with Enhanced Imaging and Efficiency

As drone technology advances, insurance companies leverage these tools for more accurate risk assessment, fraud reduction, and efficiency improvements, marking a significant shift in industry practices.
March 15, 2024 Fraud Risk Management Technology Michigan

Michigan Physician Charged with Disability Insurance Fraud

A Sylvan Lake physician has been charged for allegedly filing fraudulent disability claims, resulting in over $300,000 in unwarranted payments.
March 13, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Michigan

UnitedHealth Group’s Subsidiary Hit by Suspected Nation-State Cyberattack

The healthcare industry faces a significant cybersecurity challenge as UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary, Change Healthcare, falls victim to a cyberattack suspected to be orchestrated by government-backed hackers.
February 26, 2024 Insurance Industry Life & Health Technology Michigan

Tax Preparer Admits to Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Fraud Scheme

A tax preparer from Allen Park pleads guilty to using stolen identities for filing false unemployment claims during the pandemic, facing significant prison time.
February 21, 2024 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Michigan

US Auto Insurance Premiums Set for Record Increase in 2024

As U.S. drivers brace for the highest auto insurance rate hike since 2018, with an average increase of 12.6%, financial pressures mount across states.
January 10, 2024 Auto Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Technology Arizona California Connecticut Florida Georgia

Rite-Aid’s Facial Recognition Misstep Teaches Valuable Lessons to Insurance Sector

Rite-Aid’s recent facial recognition debacle highlights key lessons for insurance companies in balancing innovation with practical implementation and legal compliance.
December 26, 2023 Legislation & Regulation Liability Risk Management Technology Michigan Virginia Washington

Rethinking Road Rules: U.S. Cities Contemplate ’Right on Red’ Prohibition to Safeguard Pedestrians

A dramatic rise in accidents killing or injuring pedestrians and bicyclists has led to a myriad of policy and infrastructure changes.
November 7, 2023 Auto Legislation & Regulation Liability Risk Management California District Of Columbia Illinois Michigan Washington

Michigan Legislature Amends No-Fault Auto Insurance, Addressing 2019 Overhaul Issues

Michigan’s Legislature moves to rectify the 2019 no-fault auto insurance overhaul’s unintended consequences, aiming to balance medical providers’ reimbursement rates and insurance cost for drivers.
October 25, 2023 Auto Legislation & Regulation Michigan

Record Number Of August Tornadoes Strike Michigan in One Night

Seven tornadoes touched down in Michigan during the late-night thunderstorms that rapidly swept across the lower half of the state earlier this week, the National Weather Service said.
August 28, 2023 Auto Property Michigan

Storms Strike Michigan With Fierce Winds, Possible Tornadoes, and Fatalities

Severe storms powered by winds of up to 75 mph (121 kph) in Michigan downed trees, tore roofs off buildings and killed five people while leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without power, officials said. The National Weather Service said Friday some of the damage may have been caused by two tornadoes.
August 25, 2023 Auto Property Michigan

Michigan’s Biggest Insurers Must Respond to Climate Risk Disclosure Mandate

The insurance industry has been deeply shaken by the impacts of climate change, leading to substantial payouts across the nation. This trend has prompted a new regulatory requirement in Michigan, specifically targeting larger insurance firms, to openly disclose their climate change vulnerabilities and strategies for mitigation.
August 8, 2023 Insurance Industry Michigan

Michigan Supreme Court Protects Long-Term Benefits for Crash Survivors

Major changes in Michigan’s car insurance system don’t apply to people who were catastrophically injured before a 2019 law kicked in, the state Supreme Court said Monday in a decision that delivers critical relief to thousands of people counting on long-term benefits.
August 1, 2023 Auto Liability Michigan
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