
Mechanic’s Camaro V8 Teardown Points to Possible Insurance Fraud Scheme
A mechanic's teardown of a Chevrolet Camaro engine recovered after years underwater uncovered signs of prior repairs and prompted questions about whether the vehicle's theft claim and total loss were connected to a possible fraud scheme.
July 10
Auto
Fraud
Salvage

Climate Models Grow More Accurate as Insurers Face Rising Extreme Weather Risks
Advances in climate attribution science are helping insurers better estimate future catastrophe risks, even as political scrutiny over climate models intensifies.
July 10
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Florida Roofing Contractor Under Insurance Fraud Investigation Amid Nearly $1 Million in Claims
A Jacksonville roofing contractor is under investigation as customers, employees, and suppliers allege unpaid debts, unfinished roofing projects, and contract disputes totaling nearly $1 million.
July 10
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Florida

OpenAI Stargate Data Center Raises Property, Pollution, and Liability Questions in Texas
OpenAI's flagship Stargate campus in Abilene is becoming a case study in how AI infrastructure may reshape property, environmental, and liability exposures. Nearby homeowners, former regulators, and environmental advocates are questioning whether current permitting rules adequately address projects of this scale.
July 10
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Texas

Kia Recalls 462K Tellurides Again Over Fire Risk, Owners Urged to Park Outside
A new remedy targets a power seat motor defect that can overheat and cause fires in certain 2020-2024 Kia Telluride SUVs. Owners are advised to park outside until repairs are completed.
July 10
Auto
Property
Risk Management
Subrogation

Minnesota Fines Health Insurance Company $150,000 After Fraud Investigation
Minnesota regulators say Seguro Medico misled consumers about the scope of their health insurance coverage and violated multiple state insurance laws. The enforcement action follows guilty pleas in a related federal fraud case.
July 10
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Minnesota

World Cup Heat Concerns Overshadow Larger Workers’ Comp Exposure From Temporary Labor
While extreme heat remains a concern during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, workers' compensation experts say inexperienced seasonal employees and large-scale staffing demands may create greater claim exposure for employers.
July 9
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation

CSU Cuts 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast Again as Strong El Niño Expected to Suppress Storms
Colorado State University has reduced its Atlantic hurricane outlook for the second time this season, citing growing confidence that a strong to very strong El Niño will sharply limit tropical cyclone activity through the peak of the season.
July 9
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Texas

Wind Mitigation Discounts Alone Won’t Stop Property Insurance Premium Surge, Studies Say
Two new studies conclude that mitigation discounts encourage home hardening for some property owners but fail to overcome affordability barriers for many households, even as climate-driven insurance costs continue to rise across much of the Southeast.
July 9
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Underwriting
California
Florida
Louisiana
North Carolina
South Carolina

NHTSA Orders Autonomous Vehicle Companies to Fix Emergency Scene Interference by End of July
Federal regulators say autonomous vehicles have repeatedly blocked first responders, entered active emergency scenes, and failed to recognize emergency traffic controls. The directive could shape future liability and claims involving robotaxis.
July 9
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology

How AI Is Changing Insurance Claims Fraud Detection
Artificial intelligence is giving fraudsters new ways to manipulate claims, but insurers, TPAs, and defense attorneys are responding with AI-powered detection tools and traditional investigative techniques to identify suspicious evidence.
July 9
Auto
Fraud
Liability
Technology
Workers' Compensation

Police Allege False Classic Car Theft Was Part of Insurance Fraud Scheme
Police say a reported theft of a 1981 Fiat Spider was fabricated in an attempt to collect insurance proceeds. Investigators used license plate reader data and surveillance video to challenge the claim.
July 7
Auto
Fraud
New York

California Wildfire Contractor Fraud Leaves Homeowner Out $18,000
A California wildfire survivor says an unlicensed contractor took an $18,000 payment before abandoning the project. Insurance and fraud experts say similar scams are increasing after natural disasters across the United States.
July 7
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
California

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Says Workers’ Comp Rate Cut Lacked Explanation
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld regulators' authority to reject proposed workers' compensation rates but ruled they must clearly explain how they arrived at a 14.6% statewide rate reduction. The decision sends the 2024 and 2025 rate rulings back for further review.
July 7
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Underwriting
Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts

Manhattan High-Rise Evacuated After Buckled Columns Raise Collapse Concerns
Structural columns failed during a major office-to-residential conversion in Midtown Manhattan, prompting evacuations, street closures, and an engineering assessment as officials work to stabilize the building.
July 7
Liability
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
New York




