
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 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.
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
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
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 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

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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
Fraud
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
Georgia
New York
Texas

What 2025 Holds for Climate: EVs, Coal, and Green Energy Shifts
In 2025, the global green transition faces challenges and opportunities, from rising EV sales and nuclear energy interest to increased coal reliance and stricter PFAS regulations.
January 3, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
New York

Insurance Company Targets 180 Health Care Providers in $450M Fraud Lawsuit
American Transit Insurance Co. has filed a $450 million lawsuit against over 180 healthcare providers under the RICO Act, alleging no-fault insurance fraud, kickbacks, and overbilling in New York.
December 26, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
New York

Amazon Braces for Strike Threats During Peak Holiday Season
Teamsters union members in multiple cities threaten a pre-Christmas strike, pressuring Amazon to negotiate amid labor disputes over unionization and workplace rights.
December 19, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
California
Georgia
Illinois
New York

OSHA Proposes $328,545 Fine for New Jersey Contractor Over Fall Hazard Violations
Federal workplace safety officials allege that a New Jersey contractor repeatedly violated safety standards at three sites, citing willful and serious fall-related hazards.
December 18, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania

New York Explores Forcing Property Insurers to Cover Taxi Insurance Shortfalls
New York is considering a levy on property insurers to address a taxi insurer's insolvency, sparking debate among state officials, drivers, and the insurance industry.
December 13, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
New York



