
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

Federal Court Blocks New York Labor Law Targeting Amazon as NLRB Stalls
A federal judge halted New York’s attempt to fill a regulatory gap caused by a deadlocked NLRB, raising broader legal questions for employers navigating state-federal labor oversight.
December 1, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
New York

Homeowners’ Insurance Rate Filings Face Delays and Lower Approvals Nationwide
A new IRC study shows growing delays, lower-than-requested approvals, and rising use of residual markets, especially in states like California.
November 19, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Underwriting
California
New York

Airport Rental Car Theft Ring Stole 47 Vehicles Worth $1M in Syracuse
A former rental agency employee allegedly used insider access to steal and re-rent vehicles across Onondaga County. Most vehicles have been recovered, but some remain missing.
October 27, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Subrogation
New York

Nor’easter and Alaska Storm Trigger Claims Risks With Fatalities, Flooding, and Power Outages
Back-to-back coastal storms disrupt infrastructure and displace residents, with early season indicators of increased catastrophe activity this fall.
October 14, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Marine
Property
Risk Management
Alaska
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina

Mold, Disabilities, and the Fair Housing Act: Legal Risks for Landlords and Insurers
Mold-related health complaints tied to disability claims are putting landlords and insurers under legal scrutiny, with courts evaluating accommodation requests, tenant medical evidence, and habitability concerns.
October 8, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Property
Connecticut
Iowa
New York
Virginia

Martin Shkreli Faces Lawsuit Over Copying Rare Wu-Tang Clan Album
A federal judge ruled that Martin Shkreli must face a lawsuit from PleasrDAO over allegedly copying and streaming the rare Wu-Tang Clan album ‘Once Upon a Time in Shaolin.’
September 29, 2025
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
New York

Flood Insurance Program Faces Expiration Again as Hurricane Season Peaks
The National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire by month’s end unless Congress acts, potentially disrupting home closings and leaving policyholders at risk.
September 29, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
New York

Queens Medical Supplier Targeted in GEICO’s $1 Million No-Fault Fraud Lawsuit
GEICO alleges a Queens-based supplier and clinics conspired in a kickback scheme that exploited New York’s no-fault insurance system and billed over $1 million in false claims.
September 15, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
New York

How a $100 Billion Hurricane Could Strike the US and What Insurers Need to Know
Major U.S. metro areas are increasingly vulnerable to $100 billion hurricane losses. This KCC report shows where it’s most likely and how insurers can prepare for the next big one.
August 29, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Connecticut
Florida
Louisiana
Massachusetts
New Jersey

GEICO Sues New York Medical Supplier Over Alleged $620K Insurance Fraud Scheme
GEICO is suing a New York supplier it claims defrauded the insurer out of $620,000 through inflated billing, unnecessary medical equipment, and manipulated coding practices.
August 29, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
New York

Key Loss Adjusting Trends Shaping Property Claims in 2025
Sedgwick’s 2025 Loss Adjusting Insights Report explores the top nine trends—from tariffs and tech to legislation and climate change—reshaping property claims today.
August 25, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Technology
California
Florida
Hawaii
Illinois
Iowa

Waymo Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing on New York City Streets
Waymo has received New York City’s first permit to test autonomous vehicles with human drivers on board, marking a key step in expanding self-driving operations.
August 25, 2025
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
New York

JPMorgan Must Defend Elder Fraud Arbitration Claim from Widow
A federal judge ruled that JPMorgan must face arbitration over claims it failed to prevent a widow’s son from stealing $8.4 million from her bank accounts after her husband’s death.
August 20, 2025
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
California
Florida
Massachusetts
New York



