
Uber Backs Legal Reform as Litigation Costs Drive Auto Claim Inflation
Rideshare insurer costs surge as fraud, attorney solicitation, and third-party funding reshape auto claims severity and settlement dynamics.
March 25
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
California
New York

AI Compliance Risk in Insurance: Why Explainability Is Now a Regulatory Requirement
State regulators are accelerating enforcement on AI use in insurance, exposing carriers to fines and legal risk when decision models lack transparency.
March 23
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Illinois

FedEx Driver’s Family Trip to New York Not Covered Under Florida Workers’ Comp, Court Rules
A Florida appeals court ruled that workers’ compensation carriers are not required to pay for out-of-state travel that is not medically necessary, even when a catastrophic injury claimant argues the trip would improve mental health.
March 23
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Florida
New York

Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Reshapes Third-Party Releases and Insurance Exposure
The revised opioid settlement plan introduces opt-in releases and shifts insurance rights to trusts, setting up new coverage disputes and claims handling challenges.
March 23
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
New York

New York Signals Major Tort Reform in 2026 Budget
The state’s 2026 budget proposal would tighten serious injury standards, limit recovery for some plaintiffs, and reduce litigation exposure in motor vehicle cases.
March 12
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
New York

Third-Party Litigation Funding Faces Discovery in NY Construction Injury Cases
Expanded discovery and scrutiny of litigation funding signal a shift in how fraud indicators are handled in high-volume injury litigation.
March 3
Fraud
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
New York

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

Winter Storm Fern Poised to Drive Billion-Dollar Insured Losses Across 34 States
Prolonged ice, power outages, and lingering cold raise concerns over property damage, frozen pipes, and business interruption claims across much of the US.
January 26
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
District Of Columbia
Louisiana
Mississippi
New York
Tennessee

Ice Storm Strains US Power Grids as Blackout Risks Rise From Texas to New England
Grid operators warn of record winter demand and prolonged outages as ice damage, extreme cold, and emergency measures collide across multiple regions.
January 26
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Connecticut
District Of Columbia
Illinois
Louisiana
Maine

Why Casualty Claims Are Harder to Settle in 2026 Despite Market Stabilization
Rates may be leveling off, but jury behavior, litigation funding, and documentation demands continue to drive claim severity and settlement complexity heading into 2026.
January 12
Auto
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Property
California
Illinois
New York
Texas

New York Regulates Litigation Funding and Expands Fraud Discovery
A new statute regulating consumer litigation funding and a key appellate ruling expanding discovery reshape fraud defenses and transparency in New York claims.
January 8
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
New York

GEICO Sues Over $2.7M Medical Equipment Fraud Tied to Kickbacks
Insurer accuses two Brooklyn-based suppliers of billing for unnecessary and undelivered medical equipment through a kickback-fueled fraud scheme. The lawsuit seeks to block $2M in pending no-fault claims.
December 15, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
New York

Most US Homes at Risk of Underinsurance Despite High Policyholder Confidence
A new survey finds most homeowners believe they’re fully covered for disasters like floods and wildfires, but industry data shows many lack essential protections.
December 12, 2025
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Arizona
California
Florida
Louisiana
Nevada

Rising Ocean Temps to Drive Massive Insured Losses From Cat 5 Hurricanes in Florida, East Coast
New research links a warming Atlantic to more extreme hurricane activity, with Florida, New York, and the Carolinas facing sharp increases in storm-driven insurance claims.
December 4, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Massachusetts
New York
North Carolina
Rhode Island

State Farm’s Subrogation Bid Blocked by Insured’s Prior Court Victory
A landlord’s earlier courtroom success backfired when State Farm tried to subrogate the same fire loss against tenants, triggering judicial estoppel.
December 1, 2025
Litigation
Property
Subrogation
New York



