Weather Balloon Cuts Threaten Forecast Accuracy Amid Severe Season
National Weather Service balloon launch reductions, blamed on Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff cuts, threaten forecast accuracy during severe weather season, raising concerns for claims adjusters.
March 25
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Colorado
Maine
Nebraska
New York
South Dakota
Texas Measles Outbreak Raises Alarms Nationwide as Infections Cross State Lines
Texas’ largest measles outbreak in decades has spread to New Mexico and Oklahoma, with experts warning it could become a national crisis without swift vaccination efforts.
March 24
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Illinois
New Mexico
New York
Oklahoma
Texas
Root Insurance Pays $975K to Settle Data Breach That Exposed Driver’s License Info of Thousands in New York
New York AG Letitia James secured $975,000 from Root Insurance after a website vulnerability allowed hackers to steal over 44,000 New Yorkers’ driver’s license numbers.
March 24
Auto
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
New York
Ohio
New York Attorney General Sues National General and Allstate Over Data Breaches
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against National General and its parent company, Allstate, alleging failures in protecting consumer data, leading to two cyberattacks that exposed thousands of driver’s license numbers.
March 11
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
New York
Heavy Snowfall Causes Roof Collapses Across Central New York
Oswego County officials report at least 26 roof collapses following record snowfall, prompting emergency measures and rescue efforts as structural risks continue to rise.
February 24
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
New York
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
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Colorado
District Of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Saint Vincent’s to Pay $29M Over Alleged False Claims Act Violations
Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Centers of New York will pay $29 million to settle allegations of False Claims Act violations related to overpayments from the Department of Defense for healthcare services provided to retired military members and their families.
February 17
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Maine
New York
Bringing European Road Safety Strategies to the U.S.
European road safety initiatives, including Vision Zero, are influencing U.S. transportation policies. Experts highlight innovation, enforcement, and education as key factors.
February 5
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
California
New York
Oregon
How Staged Accidents May Be Driving Up Uber Ride Costs
Allegations of staged accidents and fraudulent medical claims in New York could be inflating Uber ride prices by driving up insurance costs for rideshare drivers.
February 4
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
New York
How 2025 Will Reshape Claims Management: AI, Regulations, and Workforce Changes
The claims industry is set for transformation in 2025, with AI adoption accelerating, regulations tightening—especially around mental health—and workforce dynamics shifting.
January 29
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
New York
PayPal Settles $2 Million Cybersecurity Case Over 2022 Data Breach
PayPal faces a $2 million fine for failing to comply with New York’s Cybersecurity Regulation, exposing customer data during a 2022 breach caused by inadequate security measures.
January 27
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
New York
New York Secures $1 Billion Judgment Against Predatory Lending Firm
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $1.065 billion judgment against Yellowstone Capital for predatory lending, canceling over $534 million in small business debts nationwide.
January 24
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
New Jersey
New York
New York Unveils Plan to Fix Taxi and Rideshare Insurance Crisis
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed reforms to stabilize the city’s troubled taxi and rideshare insurance market after the collapse of its largest provider, American Transit Insurance Co.
January 24
Auto
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
New York
New York Woman Charged with $130,000 Welfare Fraud and Insurance Scheme
A New York resident allegedly defrauded Medicaid, childcare assistance programs, and her car insurance provider by misrepresenting income and residency over several years.
January 24
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
New Jersey
New York
Cargo Theft Hits Unprecedented Highs in 2024, with $202K Average Loss Per Incident
Cargo theft incidents surged 27% in 2024, reaching 3,625 reported cases in the U.S. and Canada. California and Texas were hit hardest, with criminals shifting to high-value targets like electronics and copper.
January 23
Fraud
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
Georgia
New York
Texas
