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Auto Claims Severity Rises as Total Loss Frequency Hits Record 23%, CCC Finds

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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
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