
New Orleans Attorneys Convicted in Staged Crash Insurance Fraud Scheme
Federal jury finds law firms and co-conspirators guilty in long-running scheme targeting commercial auto policies and inflating claims through staged accidents and unnecessary medical treatments.
March 25
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Louisiana

AccuWeather 2026 Hurricane Forecast Warns of 3 to 5 Direct U.S. Impacts
AccuWeather expects a near- to below-average Atlantic season, but warns of 3 to 5 direct U.S. impacts, rapid intensification, and high exposure along the Gulf Coast and Carolinas.
March 25
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

Supreme Court Limits ISP Liability in $1B Music Piracy Case
Justices rule ISPs are not liable for user piracy without proof of intent, reshaping exposure for digital service providers and insurers.
March 25
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Technology

Uber Backs Legal Reform as Litigation Costs Drive Auto Claim Inflation
Rideshare insurer costs surge as fraud, attorney solicitation, and third-party funding reshape auto claims severity and settlement dynamics.
March 25
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
California
New York

Claims Audit Programs Fail Without Systems That Preserve Expertise
Most audit programs rely on people instead of systems, leading to lost knowledge, inconsistent results, and missed opportunities to reduce claims leakage.
March 23
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Auto Insurance Reserve Redundancy Signals Rate Cuts in 2026
Declining auto claims and reserve releases point to softer pricing in 2026, while liability lines continue to face reserve pressure and social inflation challenges.
March 23
Auto
Insurance Industry
Liability
Property
Underwriting

Hawaii Flooding Triggers Evacuations as Storm Damage Tops $1 Billion
Back-to-back storms have caused major flooding across Hawaii, forced thousands to evacuate, and damaged homes, roads, hospitals, schools, and other infrastructure.
March 23
Auto
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Hawaii

Florida Safe Home Grants Questioned Over Roof Effectiveness and Insurance Savings
Lawmakers and inspectors question whether roof-focused mitigation grants reduce claims or premiums, citing verification gaps and limited insurance credits.
March 23
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Underwriting
Florida

Stryker Cyberattack Tests War Exclusion Clauses in Cyber Insurance Policies
A destructive Iran-linked cyberattack with no ransom demand is forcing insurers to confront attribution issues, policy wording gaps, and rising exposure to state-backed cyber incidents.
March 23
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

AI Compliance Risk in Insurance: Why Explainability Is Now a Regulatory Requirement
State regulators are accelerating enforcement on AI use in insurance, exposing carriers to fines and legal risk when decision models lack transparency.
March 23
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Illinois

State Police Probe Luxury Vehicle Title-Washing Operation in Pennsylvania
Authorities say falsified paperwork helped give Pennsylvania titles to 65 stolen vehicles worth more than $3.8 million. The case highlights how title fraud can complicate ownership, recovery, and auto claims investigations.
March 23
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Technology
Pennsylvania

Telematics Data and Distracted Driving Trends Drive Auto Insurance Losses
Claims data shows a growing gap between driver awareness and behavior, while telematics and vehicle technology reshape liability, repair costs, and prevention strategies.
March 23
Auto
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting

ManyPets Deploys AI for End-to-End Claims Automation in Pet Insurance
Digital pet insurer routes all claims through AI while expanding pre-claims tools to guide care and control costs.
March 23
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting

Chubb Details $20 Billion US-Backed Maritime War Risk Insurance Program
Chubb says it will control underwriting, pricing, policy issuance, and claims in a $20 billion maritime war risk facility backed by the US International Development Finance Corporation. Vessel eligibility set by the US government will determine which ships and cargo can access coverage for Strait of Hormuz transits.
March 23
Insurance Industry
Liability
Marine
Property
Risk Management

FedEx Driver’s Family Trip to New York Not Covered Under Florida Workers’ Comp, Court Rules
A Florida appeals court ruled that workers’ compensation carriers are not required to pay for out-of-state travel that is not medically necessary, even when a catastrophic injury claimant argues the trip would improve mental health.
March 23
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Florida
New York



