
Auto Claims Severity Rises as Total Loss Frequency Hits Record 23%, CCC Finds
Rising deductibles, aging vehicles, and increasing bodily injury costs are concentrating risk and reshaping how claims are filed, evaluated, and settled.
April 13
Auto
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina

Iowa Farmer Sentenced to 13 Years for $1.7M USDA Fraud and Crop Insurance Scheme
A multi-year fraud scheme involving USDA subsidies, crop insurance manipulation, and identity theft underscores ongoing risks in agricultural claims and federal program oversight.
April 13
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Iowa

New Kansas Law Lowers Barrier for Civil Insurance Fraud Cases
New law allows civil prosecution of fraud, mandates disclosure of expunged records for adjuster licensing, and expands antifraud duties to assigned claims plans.
April 13
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Kansas

Rising Hurricane Intensity Raises Stakes for Insurance Adjusters
Warming oceans and rapid intensification are reducing mid-strength storms, increasing the likelihood of high-severity insurance losses and CAT exposure.
April 13
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

Omaha Sinkhole Highlights Hidden Risk From Aging Infrastructure
A viral road collapse reveals a steady pattern of underground failures tied to aging utilities, soil conditions, and liability disputes.
April 13
Catastrophe
Liability
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Nebraska

Baltimore Bridge Collapse Settlement Reaches $350M With Ship Owner, Operator
Maryland reaches a major settlement with ship owner and operator, advancing complex claims tied to the Key Bridge disaster and broader liability exposures.
April 13
Catastrophe
Liability
Litigation
Marine
Property
Maryland

Contractor Files Coverage Lawsuit Against Six CGL Carriers Over Progressive Property Damage
A Texas contractor alleges multiple CGL carriers denied defense and indemnity for progressive facade damage, raising questions about trigger of coverage and claims handling obligations.
April 8
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Texas

Women in Claims Leadership Face Hidden Barriers Despite Strong Performance
High-performing women in insurance claims are driving results but not gaining authority. New research shows the issue is visibility and structural bias, not ambition.
April 8
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation

South Dakota Construction Firm Accused of Firing Worker After Reporting Severe Job Injury
Federal officials allege a construction company fired a worker two days after he reported severe burns from scalding water in a pressurized pipe. The lawsuit seeks reinstatement, back pay, damages, and punitive damages.
April 8
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
South Dakota

Triple-I Pushes Tort Reform Awareness as Premium Pressures Persist
Triple-I expands its national awareness effort, tying litigation trends to insurance affordability and urging legislative reform.
April 8
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Louisiana

Florida Law Reduces Permit Requirements and Expands Private Inspections
HB 803 waives permits for small jobs but adds carveouts, documentation rules, and liability protections that reshape claim investigations.
April 8
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Subrogation
Florida

Washington Court Bars Insurers From Suing Defense Counsel via Assigned Malpractice Claims
A ruling tied to a $5M settlement and discovery failures restricts insurers from pursuing assigned malpractice claims against defense counsel under reservation of rights.
April 8
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Washington

Public Adjuster Charged in Multi-State Insurance Fraud Scheme Targeting Homeowners
Authorities say insurance claim funds were diverted and signatures forged, with elderly homeowners among the victims. Investigators believe more policyholders may be affected.
April 6
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Mount Everest Rescue Insurance Scam Allegedly Cost Insurers $20 Million
Nepali authorities say foreign climbers were funneled through staged rescues, questionable hospital treatment, and falsified records to trigger insurance payouts. The case offers a stark example of how coordinated fraud can exploit high-risk travel and medical claims.
April 6
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

How to Start a Career in Insurance Claims, Underwriting, or Brokerage
MyPath webinar features industry professionals sharing career paths, skills, and real-world insights across claims, underwriting, and brokerage.
April 3
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management



