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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

Hasbro Cyberattack Disrupts Operations, Triggers Business Continuity Measures

Hasbro Cyberattack Disrupts Operations, Triggers Business Continuity Measures

Toy manufacturer activates incident response and business continuity plans as investigation continues and delays emerge.
April 3 Insurance Industry Risk Management Technology

Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance: Strategies to Settle Claims Faster

Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance: Strategies to Settle Claims Faster

Early coordination, clear documentation, and informed MSA decisions help insurers reduce delays and manage Medicare reimbursement risk.
April 3 Auto Legislation & Regulation Liability Risk Management Workers' Compensation

Inland Marine Insurance Hits 20 Years of Profitability as Market Competition Expands

Inland Marine Insurance Hits 20 Years of Profitability as Market Competition Expands

Twenty straight years of underwriting gains highlight stability, with growth tied closely to construction, freight, and economic activity rather than litigation pressures.
April 3 Insurance Industry Marine Property Risk Management

Smart Water Shutoff Devices Cut Claim Frequency by 81%, Study Finds

Smart Water Shutoff Devices Cut Claim Frequency by 81%, Study Finds

New carrier-backed study shows significant drops in water damage claim frequency and severity, with implications for underwriting and loss prevention strategies.
April 1 Property Risk Management Technology Underwriting

Microbetting Lawsuit Targets DraftKings, FanDuel, NFL Over Addiction Claims

Microbetting Lawsuit Targets DraftKings, FanDuel, NFL Over Addiction Claims

Pennsylvania plaintiffs allege AI-driven in-game betting and targeted incentives create addictive gambling behavior and financial harm.
April 1 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Technology Massachusetts Pennsylvania

Cyberattacks on Hospitals and Infrastructure Signal Rising Claims Risk

Cyberattacks on Hospitals and Infrastructure Signal Rising Claims Risk

Iran-linked cyber activity targeting hospitals, infrastructure, and mobile devices shows how digital attacks are reshaping risk exposure and insurance claims.
April 1 Catastrophe Liability Property Risk Management Technology

2025 Catastrophe Losses Hit $127B Insured as Wildfire and Storm Claims Surge

2025 Catastrophe Losses Hit $127B Insured as Wildfire and Storm Claims Surge

Aon report highlights how wildfire and severe convective storm losses are reshaping insured catastrophe trends despite lower overall disaster activity.
April 1 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Technology
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