
More Winter Storms Target Midwest, Northeast After $38B Blizzard Losses
New snow, ice, Arctic air, and potential flooding could generate fresh property and auto claims just days after a multibillion-dollar blizzard.
February 25
Auto
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Underwriting
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Massachusetts
Michigan

Auto Insurance in 2026 Faces Crisis of Costs, Claims, and Consumer Confidence
Rising repair costs, claims inflation, and mobility trends are straining auto insurers and reshaping claims operations. Adjusters must adapt to new tools, regulations, and customer expectations.
December 1, 2025
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
California
Florida
Michigan

New Risks for Adjusters: Hempcrete Homes, Mobile Nuclear Reactors, and High-Tech Farms
Biogenic building materials, mobile nuclear reactors, and AI-powered farms introduce new risks and opportunities for claims adjusters.
October 9, 2025
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Colorado
Michigan
Texas

Detroit Couple to Face Trial over Alleged $150K Disability Insurance Fraud Scheme
A Detroit couple will stand trial on multiple felony charges after allegedly filing fraudulent disability insurance claims totaling $150,000, officials say.
August 29, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Michigan

Michigan Insurance Agent Pleads No Contest to Fraud and Agrees to License Forfeiture
A Birmingham-based insurance agent admitted to fraud involving annuity applications for senior clients and will pay over $107K in restitution while surrendering his license.
August 29, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Michigan

Father and Son Found Guilty of Arson and Insurance Fraud in Michigan Restaurant Fire
A jury convicted the co-owners of Charlie’s Family Grill of arson and insurance fraud after fires destroyed their White Cloud restaurant and garage in early 2023.
August 14, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Michigan

High Noon Recalls Vodka Seltzers After Label Mix-Up with Celsius Energy Drinks
High Noon is recalling vodka seltzers mistakenly labeled as Celsius energy drinks, leading to a risk of accidental alcohol consumption. No illnesses have been reported.
August 1, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Michigan
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma

Chinese Cyberattacks and User Mistakes Spark Growing Mobile Security Emergency
U.S. investigators warn that Chinese cyberattacks and user carelessness are turning smartphones into national security risks, exposing sensitive data and infrastructure.
June 9, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Illinois
Michigan

AI Uncovers Insurance Fraud Weeks Ahead of Traditional Detection Methods
New research shows AI tools can flag potentially fraudulent property and casualty claims just two weeks after filing, outperforming traditional investigation methods.
June 4, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
Technology
Arizona
Michigan

Google Commits $500 Million to Strengthen Compliance in Shareholder Settlement
Google will invest $500 million over 10 years to overhaul its compliance structure, settling shareholder litigation tied to antitrust claims without admitting wrongdoing.
June 2, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
California
District Of Columbia
Michigan

Rising Insurance Costs and Severe Thunderstorms: How Convective Storms Are Reshaping Risk
Severe convective storms are a major driver of rising insurance costs, with hail, tornadoes, and strong winds causing billions in property damage. Understanding storm patterns can help insurers manage risk effectively.
February 24, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana

Detroit Man Sentenced to Over Four Years for $1M Unemployment Fraud Scheme
A Detroit man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison and ordered to pay over $900,000 in restitution for his role in a multi-state unemployment fraud scheme targeting COVID-19 relief funds.
February 21, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Maryland
Michigan
Pennsylvania

Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers on the Rise in 2023, IRC Report Finds
A new Insurance Research Council (IRC) report reveals that over 33% of U.S. drivers in 2023 lacked sufficient auto insurance, marking a significant increase since 2017.
February 21, 2025
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Colorado
District Of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky

Fast-Food Workers Face Growing Risks as Customer Violence Escalates
As fast-food employees prepare meals, they also face an increasing risk of customer aggression. Recent violent incidents highlight the dangers of frontline service jobs.
February 14, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Michigan
Oregon
Tennessee
Four Pharmacists Sentenced for $13 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Four pharmacists were sentenced for defrauding Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers of over $13 million by billing for medications they never dispensed at multiple pharmacies.
February 14, 2025
Arizona
Michigan
Ohio



