Federal Court Orders Arbitration in GEICO Fraud Case Against Chiropractors
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that claims of insurance fraud under New Jersey’s PIP statute must go to arbitration, reversing previous decisions against three chiropractors.
April 19, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
New Jersey
Major Unemployment Fraud Ring Busted in New Jersey
New Jersey authorities charge 20 individuals in a significant crackdown on unemployment insurance fraud, recouping over $1.1 million.
April 3, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
New Jersey
FEMA Signals End to Flood Insurance Discounts for Lee County, Florida Homeowners
Homeowners in Lee County, Florida, face losing flood insurance discounts after FEMA cites compliance issues in the Community Rating System.
April 2, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida
New Jersey
Justice Department Targets Apple in Major Antitrust Lawsuit Over Smartphone Market Dominance
The Justice Department and state attorneys general take legal action against Apple, alleging anticompetitive practices in smartphone markets to protect consumer interests and promote innovation.
March 22, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
New Jersey
Atlantic City Races Against Time for Beach Replenishment Before Summer Season
As crucial summer months approach, Atlantic City faces significant beach erosion, prompting urgent calls for expedited beach replenishment projects.
March 21, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
New Jersey
New Jersey Implements Flood Risk Disclosure Law for Real Estate Transactions
Starting March 20, New Jersey’s new law mandates flood history and risk disclosures for all real estate transactions, enhancing transparency and preparedness.
March 20, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
New Jersey
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
Navigating Privacy Concerns in Workers’ Comp Safety Tech Adoption
Effective strategies can transform employee skepticism into acceptance for workplace safety technologies.
February 27, 2024
Education & Training
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
New Jersey
Bumble Inc. Agrees to $315,000 Settlement with New Jersey Over Dating Safety Law Violations
Bumble Inc. settles for $315,000 and agrees to revise its practices to meet New Jersey’s strict consumer protection and internet dating safety standards.
February 23, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
New Jersey
Texas
Swiss Re CEO Highlights Climate Crisis as Major Factor in Rising Insurance Costs
The CEO of Swiss Re underscores the need for fair risk valuation amid rising insurance costs, pointing to climate change as a significant driver of recent price adjustments.
February 19, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
California
Colorado
Florida
Idaho
New Jersey
Allstate Reports Significant January Catastrophe Losses Amid Auto Rate Hikes
With January’s pretax catastrophe losses hitting $276 million, Allstate outlines its strategy on auto rate increases and its impact on premiums.
February 15, 2024
California
Illinois
New Jersey
New York
Texas
Major Medicaid Fraud Case Ends with $6.4 Million Seizure in New Jersey
New Jersey’s aggressive stance against Medicaid fraud results in a $6.4 million seizure, marking a significant victory for the state’s healthcare system integrity.
February 14, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Property
New Jersey
New Jersey Contractor Faces Severe Penalties for Repeated Safety Violations
Adrian Construction Group faces over $1 million in fines for continuous fall protection violations at a Franklin Lakes job site, according to OSHA.
February 13, 2024
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
New Jersey
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
Revolutionizing Online Sports Betting Insurance with Innovative Solutions
Innovative insurance solutions like surety bonds are transforming collateralization in the sports betting industry, marking a new era of financial flexibility.
February 8, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Delaware
Montana
Nevada
New Jersey
Oregon
