
Mild Winter Causes $8 Billion in Economic Losses in Northern Plains and Upper Midwest
The unusually warm winter in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest led to significant economic losses totaling $8 billion, impacting outdoor activities and businesses.
April 18, 2024
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin

Workers’ Compensation Fraud Charges Filed in The Villages
A 74-year-old man faces felony fraud charges over a disputed worker’s compensation claim in The Villages, Florida.
April 17, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Florida
Michigan

Supreme Court Sets New Standard for Public Officials’ Social Media Use and First Amendment Rights
The Supreme Court’s Lindke v. Freed decision provides crucial guidance on distinguishing between personal and official social media use by public officials.
April 11, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Michigan

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



