
Hurricane Francine Risks $1.5 Billion in Insured Losses as it Strikes Louisiana
Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, with CoreLogic estimating insured losses at up to $1.5 billion, impacting residential and commercial properties across the Gulf Coast.
September 13, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri

Buddy System for Workplace Safety Faces Challenges Despite Its Benefits
While the buddy system is often praised for improving worker safety in high-risk environments, experts warn of potential downsides, including inconsistent practices, cost concerns, and reduced management oversight.
September 4, 2024
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Colorado
Connecticut
Missouri

Boar’s Head Faces Lawsuits Over Listeria Outbreak
Boar’s Head is facing legal challenges after a massive product recall due to potential Listeria contamination.
August 8, 2024
Life & Health
Litigation
Missouri
New York
Virginia

DOJ Sues Allstate’s National General for Allegedly Deceptive Insurance Practices
The U.S. alleges that National General Holdings Corp. improperly force-placed insurance on vehicles financed through Wells Fargo for over a decade, causing financial harm to borrowers.
July 26, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Arizona
California
Delaware
Missouri
New Hampshire

Adjusters Reveal Their Wildest Claims: From Zoo Giraffes to Ancient Burial Grounds
From a dead giraffe in a zoo to discovering an ancient burial ground, insurance adjusters share their most bizarre and unexpected claims in a fascinating Reddit thread. These stories range from the humorous to the eerie, offering a unique glimpse into the unpredictable world of insurance.
July 16, 2024
Fraud
Litigation
Property
Weird
Florida
Missouri
Oklahoma

AI Helps Cut Workers Comp Costs by Identifying Fraud and Difficult Claims
Artificial intelligence is aiding insurers and employers in reducing workers comp costs by identifying difficult and fraudulent claims, but it remains a tool for claims handlers rather than a replacement.
July 8, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Technology
Workers' Compensation
California
Georgia
Massachusetts
Missouri

Missouri Doctor Settles Health Insurance Fraud for $1.2M
Dr. Nehal Modh and Progressive Pain Management in Festus, Missouri, agreed to a $1.2 million settlement for submitting false Medicare and Medicaid claims. Whistleblower awarded $177,707.
June 13, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Missouri

USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign Highlights Rising Incidents
The USPS concluded its 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign amid a rise in dog attacks on postal workers, emphasizing safe mail delivery and responsible pet ownership.
June 10, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Weird
California
Florida
Illinois
Michigan
Missouri

Nuclear Verdicts Surge in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases: A Decade in Review
A comprehensive study from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform highlights the rising trend of nuclear verdicts, their causes, and potential solutions over a ten-year period ending in 2022.
June 10, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Missouri

OSHA Updates Hazard Communication Standard for Better Alignment with Global System
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a comprehensive revision of its Hazard Communication Standard, aiming to better align it with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification.
May 29, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Michigan
Missouri
New York

Missouri Court Rules Second Injury Fund Not Responsible for Worker’s Mental Injury
The Missouri Court of Appeals confirmed that the state-run Second Injury Fund is not responsible for a worker’s permanent total disability benefits related to a psychological injury following a physical injury.
May 28, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Missouri

NOAA Grants $308 Million to Colorado State University for Weather and Climate Research
NOAA renews its partnership with Colorado State University through a $308 million grant, supporting the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) for advanced weather and climate research and forecasting.
May 20, 2024
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Risk Management
Technology
Colorado
Maryland
Missouri

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

Missouri Roofing Contractor Faces Hefty OSHA Fines for Repeat Safety Violations
H R Vasquez Construction LLC, a St. Louis-based roofing contractor, has incurred OSHA penalties totaling $267,332 due to multiple safety violations at various sites.
April 12, 2024
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Missouri

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



