Insurance Claims News

Early Spring Hail and Wind Claims Drive Hidden Costs for Insurers

Early-season wind and hail events often bypass catastrophe protocols but still create complex, costly claims. Delays and poor coordination can quickly increase severity and cycle times.

April 28 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management

Electronic Key Fob Fraud Scheme Drives Multi-State Auto Theft Ring Indictments

Suspects used electronic devices to reprogram key fobs, moving stolen vehicles across states and into international markets.

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Cannabis Rescheduling Drives New Insurance Capacity but Raises Compliance Risks

Federal reclassification improves financial outlook for medical marijuana operators but leaves insurers navigating complex compliance and liability risks.

April 28 Excess & Surplus Lines Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Property

Largest Art Theft in History Highlights Challenges in High-Value Property Recovery

A former FBI agent details suspects and missed opportunities in the $500M Boston art theft, offering insight into why recovery remains difficult decades later.

April 28 Fraud Litigation Property Risk Management

Cargo Theft Losses Hold at $131M Despite Fewer Incidents in Q1 2026

Fewer incidents mask rising claim complexity as organized crime groups use impersonation and target high-resale goods across major logistics hubs.

April 28 Fraud Property Risk Management Technology

Distracted Driving Expands Risk for Trucking Fleets as Claims Costs Surge

Expanding in-cab distractions, fatigue, and litigation trends are increasing claim severity and underwriting scrutiny for commercial fleets.

April 28 Auto Liability Risk Management Technology

Mississippi Launches $10K Roof Grant Program to Cut Storm Losses

State-backed incentives for FORTIFIED roofs aim to reduce storm damage, stabilize premiums, and improve claim outcomes across high-risk regions.

April 28 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Underwriting Mississippi

Court Upholds Insurer Flexibility in Actual Cash Value Calculations

A major appellate ruling limits class actions over vehicle valuation methods while preserving insurer flexibility in determining actual cash value.

April 28 Auto Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Tennessee

Lamborghini Crushed by Pickup in Orlando Parking Lot Raises Liability Questions

Driver escapes injury as investigators assess fault and damages in a rare low-speed but high-impact parking lot crash.

April 27 Auto Insurance Industry Liability Florida

Wildfires in Georgia and Florida Destroy 50 Homes as Drought and Winds Fuel Losses

Drought, wind, and fuel conditions drive fast-moving fires in Georgia and Florida, raising exposure concerns for property insurers and adjusters.

April 24 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Florida Georgia South Carolina

Coastal Flood Risk Study Identifies Top U.S. Cities Facing Severe Property Loss

Machine learning analysis shows millions of properties and residents exposed, with extreme damage risk concentrated in dense coastal markets.

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Operation Sideswipe: How Staged 18-Wheeler Crashes Drove Insurance Fraud Losses

A widespread staged-accident scheme involving attorneys, drivers, and recruited passengers inflated claims and exposed vulnerabilities in trucking and insurance litigation.

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