Insurance Executive Pleads Guilty to $1.5 Million Fraud Scheme
James Keating pleads guilty to defrauding Allied World Insurance Company of nearly $1.5 million. Keating, a former Assistant Vice President and surety bond claims handler, carried out the fraud while working for Allied World and later U.S. Fire Insurance Company.
July 31, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
DOJ Sues Allstate’s National General for Allegedly Deceptive Insurance Practices
The U.S. alleges that National General Holdings Corp. improperly force-placed insurance on vehicles financed through Wells Fargo for over a decade, causing financial harm to borrowers.
July 26, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Arizona
California
Delaware
Missouri
New Hampshire
NBA Teams Sued for Copyright Infringement in Social Media Videos
Fourteen NBA teams are accused of using copyrighted music in social media promotional videos without proper licensing, leading to multiple lawsuits by Kobalt and other music companies.
July 23, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Pennsylvania Introduces Regulatory Changes for Surplus Line Licensees and Policyholder Incentives
Pennsylvania’s latest insurance regulations allow surplus line licensees to charge service fees and offer enhanced nonmonetary gifts to policyholders, improving transparency and market dynamics.
July 22, 2024
Excess & Surplus Lines
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Dental Office Employee Admits to Stealing $35,000
An administrative assistant admitted to stealing over $35,000 from an Adams County dentist’s office, forging insurance claims, and depositing checks into her personal account, according to court documents.
July 19, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Pennsylvania
New Study Uncovers State Variations in Workers’ Compensation for First Responders’ Mental Health
Recent research from the FIRST Center highlights significant differences in state workers’ compensation laws for first responders with mental health conditions, emphasizing the need for uniform presumption laws.
July 16, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Man Arrested for Roofing Scam Causing Nearly $20k in Damage
A Pennsylvania solicitor was arrested for an insurance fraud scheme that caused nearly $20k in roof damage to a homeowner’s property in 2023.
July 8, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Pennsylvania
Lightning-Related Insurance Claims Soar in 2023
The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) reported a 30% increase in total claims value from 2022, highlighting the financial impact of severe convective storms.
June 19, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
California
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Copper Cable Theft Plagues EV Charging Stations
The rise in cable thefts is occurring amidst significant efforts by major U.S. automakers to promote electric vehicles as a key strategy to combat climate change.
June 19, 2024
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Arizona
California
Colorado
Illinois
Nevada
USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign Highlights Rising Incidents
The USPS concluded its 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign amid a rise in dog attacks on postal workers, emphasizing safe mail delivery and responsible pet ownership.
June 10, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Weird
California
Florida
Illinois
Michigan
Missouri
Nuclear Verdicts Surge in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases: A Decade in Review
A comprehensive study from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform highlights the rising trend of nuclear verdicts, their causes, and potential solutions over a ten-year period ending in 2022.
June 10, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Missouri
Rhode Island Bans Higher Auto Insurance Rates for Widows and Widowers
Rhode Island’s new law, effective January 2025, prevents auto insurers from charging widows and widowers higher rates, treating them the same as married policyholders.
June 6, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Worker Awarded Compensation for Double Amputation Sustained While Assisting Accident Victim
A West Virginia appellate court ruled that a worker injured while assisting an accident victim during a work-related trip is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, overturning previous decisions.
May 31, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
CoreLogic’s 2024 Report Analyzes Hurricane Risk for U.S. Gulf and Atlantic States
CoreLogic’s 2024 Hurricane Risk Report details the potential impact of hurricanes on U.S. Gulf and Atlantic states, emphasizing the need for updated risk assessments to ensure effective preparation and mitigation.
May 30, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Maine
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
NTSB Recommends Urgent Bridge Inspections Across the U.S.
The National Transportation Safety Board has urged federal and state authorities to review inspection reports and address maintenance issues for bridges made of uncoated weathering steel, following the 2022 Fern Hollow Bridge collapse in Pittsburgh.
May 28, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Pennsylvania
