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New York Reports Surge in Workers’ Comp Fraud With $2.7M Identified in 2024

New York Reports Surge in Workers’ Comp Fraud With $2.7M Identified in 2024

Workers' comp fraud in New York rose nearly 30% in 2024, with 14 arrests and over $1.4 million in restitution returned to agencies, insurers, and employers.
April 18, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Workers' Compensation New York

Florida Art Dealer Accused of Selling Fake Warhols in Alleged $240K Fraud Scheme

Florida Art Dealer Accused of Selling Fake Warhols in Alleged $240K Fraud Scheme

Two South Florida men face federal charges for allegedly conspiring to sell forged Andy Warhol artwork using fake invoices and fraudulent authentication documents.
April 14, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Florida New York

Elderly New York Couple Allegedly Scammed Out of $129K in Roofing Fraud Case

Elderly New York Couple Allegedly Scammed Out of $129K in Roofing Fraud Case

A Queens contractor allegedly forged insurance documents and inflated repair costs by over 5,000% in a roofing scheme targeting a Nassau County couple, prosecutors say.
April 7, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Property New York

Construction Site Injury Fraud Allegations Spark Legal Battle in New York City

Construction Site Injury Fraud Allegations Spark Legal Battle in New York City

Construction leaders say fraudulent injury claims are driving up costs and insurance rates, but critics argue that systemic safety issues and legal rights are being overlooked.
March 31, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Workers' Compensation New York

Weather Balloon Cuts Threaten Forecast Accuracy Amid Severe Season

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, 2025 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 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, 2025 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

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, 2025 Auto Litigation Risk Management Technology New York Ohio

New York Attorney General Sues National General and Allstate Over Data Breaches

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, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Technology New York

Heavy Snowfall Causes Roof Collapses Across Central 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, 2025 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management New York

Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers on the Rise in 2023, IRC Report Finds

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, 2025 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 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, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Maine New York

Bringing European Road Safety Strategies to the U.S.

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, 2025 Auto Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Technology California New York Oregon

How Staged Accidents May Be Driving Up Uber Ride Costs

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, 2025 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation New York

How 2025 Will Reshape Claims Management: AI, Regulations, and Workforce Changes

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, 2025 Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Technology Workers' Compensation New York

PayPal Settles $2 Million Cybersecurity Case Over 2022 Data Breach

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, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Technology New York
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