Risk Management Insurance Claims News, Page 12

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

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.

April 24 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Technology Alabama Florida Louisiana New York South Carolina

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.

April 20 Catastrophe Fraud Insurance Industry Liability Litigation California Florida Louisiana Mississippi Oklahoma

Why Claims Speed Fails Without Trustworthy Medical Record Review

Speed gains mean little if claim decisions cannot be explained and defended. Adjusters need structured workflows, not just more tools.

April 20 Insurance Industry Risk Management Technology Workers' Compensation

RiskStream and Hashgraph Launch Shared Property Data Platform for Insurance

RiskStream partners with Hashgraph to reduce duplicate data collection and improve property risk verification across the insurance ecosystem.

April 20 Property Risk Management Technology Underwriting

DOJ Targets Egg Producers in Antitrust Probe Over Price Coordination

Federal investigators focus on pricing data sharing and supply constraints as egg market volatility raises legal and insurance implications.

April 20 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Risk Management

Cyber Insurance Premium Growth in 2025 Raises Loss and Underwriting Concerns

Direct written premiums rose nearly 11% in 2025 as policies in force surged, but Fitch says deteriorating losses, softer pricing, and AI-driven threats are making cyber underwriting more difficult. Coverage wording and third-party risk could become bigger issues for insurers and claims teams.

April 20 Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Technology Underwriting