Biloxi City Councilman Admits to Illicit Drug Trade Through Vape Business

A city councilman has pled guilty to distributing illegal substances disguised as CBD products through his vape shops.
May 6, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Mississippi North Carolina

North Carolina Mom Discovers Over 50,000 Bees Behind Toddler’s Wall After Mistaking Buzzing for Monsters

After her daughter heard strange noises, a North Carolina mother discovered a massive bee colony in their home, leading to a costly and intricate removal process.
May 1, 2024 Insurance Industry Property Technology Weird North Carolina

Adjusters Engage in Heated Debate Over Roof Matching and Replacement Claims

In a lively thread on a subreddit for adjusters, insurance professionals debated the complexities of handling roofing claims with discontinued materials, emphasizing the impact of state-specific regulations and the reality of ’matching’ in insurance repairs.
April 19, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Kentucky North Carolina

North Carolina Public Adjuster and Roofing Contractor Son to Face Charges in Insurance Scam

A North Carolina mother and her son are accused of defrauding over $20,600 through bogus insurance claims involving home repairs.
April 18, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management North Carolina

Record Vehicle Thefts in 2023: A Nationwide Analysis

A record 1,020,729 vehicles were stolen across the U.S. in 2023, with California and the District of Columbia leading in numbers and rates, respectively.
April 18, 2024 Auto Catastrophe Insurance Industry Colorado Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois

Soaring Home Insurance Premiums: The Hidden Cost of Climate Change

A homeowner’s discovery: rising construction costs and increasing weather-related damages drive unprecedented hikes in home insurance premiums.
April 17, 2024 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management California Florida Iowa Louisiana North Carolina

EPA Establishes First National Drinking Water Standards for PFAS Protection

The EPA has introduced the first national drinking water standards for PFAS to protect 100 million Americans from these hazardous chemicals.
April 11, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Technology North Carolina

Cities with the Highest Insurance Fraud Incidence in 2023

An analysis reveals the U.S. cities most affected by insurance fraud, with Atlanta leading and diverse factors contributing to the issue across the nation.
April 10, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Georgia Illinois Michigan Missouri Nevada

Homeowners Brace for Further Hikes Amid Climate and Market Pressures

As homeowners grapple with a 19.8% spike in insurance rates, projections show a relentless 6% increase into 2024, heavily influenced by climate change and severe weather patterns.
April 1, 2024 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Connecticut Florida Illinois Louisiana Maine

North Carolina Body Shop Owner Faces Insurance Fraud Charges

Following the insurance fraud charges, businesses are urged to adopt stringent safeguards to prevent fraud and protect their operations.
April 1, 2024 Education & Training Fraud Insurance Industry Technology North Carolina

Predictions Point to a Record-Breaking 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Forecasters warn of an unusually active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, urging early preparations as conditions favor above-average storm activity.
March 29, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Risk Management Technology Florida North Carolina South Carolina Texas

North Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Decision Allowing Stacking of UIM Coverage for Vehicle Owners in At-Fault Accidents

In a significant ruling, the NC Supreme Court decided that vehicle owners cannot stack UIM coverage from different policies for claims involving their own vehicles in at-fault accidents.
March 27, 2024 Auto Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability North Carolina

North Carolina Supreme Court Reverses Decision on Weight-Loss Surgery Compensation

In a landmark decision, the North Carolina Supreme Court rules against covering weight-loss surgery under workers’ compensation for a preschool employee.
March 26, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Workers' Compensation North Carolina

Health Worker Shortages Impact Workers’ Compensation Treatment Options

Ongoing health care worker shortages continue to challenge the availability of treatment for workers’ compensation claimants, with experts calling for industry-wide solutions.
March 13, 2024 Life & Health Workers' Compensation Florida North Carolina

Jury Finds Drug Use Not Direct Cause of Spinal Injury, Insurer Must Pay $1 Million

In a landmark case, a jury ruled that LSD use was not the direct cause of a catastrophic spinal injury, requiring an insurer to cover the $1 million claim.
February 21, 2024 Catastrophe Litigation Property North Carolina Texas
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