
Tampa Contractor Sentenced to 4 Years, Ordered to Pay $55M for Fraud and Safety Violations
A Tampa-based contractor was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay over $55 million in restitution for fraud, tax evasion, and workplace violations that led to an employee’s death.
February 24, 2025
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Florida

Hackers Pull Off Record-Breaking $1.5 Billion Crypto Heist Targeting Bybit
Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, suffered the largest crypto heist in history as hackers stole $1.5 billion in digital assets. Analysts link the attack to North Korea’s Lazarus Group.
February 24, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Heavy Snowfall Causes Roof Collapses Across Central New York
Oswego County officials report at least 26 roof collapses following record snowfall, prompting emergency measures and rescue efforts as structural risks continue to rise.
February 24, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
New York

Maryland’s Crackdown on Workplace Fraud Uncovers Thousands of Misclassified Workers
Maryland’s Joint Enforcement Task Force on Workplace Fraud identified over 5,500 misclassified workers in 2024, recovering millions in lost wages and tax revenue while proposing stronger enforcement measures.
February 24, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Maryland

Rising Insurance Costs and Severe Thunderstorms: How Convective Storms Are Reshaping Risk
Severe convective storms are a major driver of rising insurance costs, with hail, tornadoes, and strong winds causing billions in property damage. Understanding storm patterns can help insurers manage risk effectively.
February 24, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana

Dallas Man Sentenced to Over 13 Years for $5M Insurance Fraud Scheme
A Texas man was sentenced to 157 months in federal prison for orchestrating a $4.4 million insurance fraud scheme that involved stolen client information and misdirected payments.
February 21, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Texas
Tesla Recalls 380,000 Vehicles Over Power Steering Assist Failure
Tesla is recalling nearly 380,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the U.S. due to a power steering assist failure linked to older software, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 21, 2025
Auto
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

Litigation Management Task Force Sets Clear Priorities for the Future
CLM’s Litigation Management Task Force is tackling industry-wide challenges, focusing on cost management, talent retention, and litigation guidelines to improve collaboration.
February 21, 2025
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management

Reconstruction Costs Skyrocket Over 60% in a Decade, but Growth Slows for 2025
Verisk’s latest report reveals that reconstruction costs are rising at a slower pace, approaching pre-pandemic levels. Residential and commercial costs are expected to grow modestly into mid-2025.
February 21, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management

Georgia Woman Sues Fertility Clinic Over Embryo Mix-Up That Led to Custody Battle
A Georgia woman claims a fertility clinic mistakenly implanted the wrong embryo, leading her to carry and give birth to another couple’s baby. She later had to surrender the child in an emotional legal battle.
February 21, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Risk Management
Georgia
South Carolina

Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers on the Rise in 2023, IRC Report Finds
A new Insurance Research Council (IRC) report reveals that over 33% of U.S. drivers in 2023 lacked sufficient auto insurance, marking a significant increase since 2017.
February 21, 2025
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Colorado
District Of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky

Delta Offers $30,000 to Passengers After Crash-Landing in Toronto
Delta Air Lines is offering $30,000 to each passenger of Flight 4819, which crash-landed and flipped upside down in Toronto. Investigators are still determining the cause of the accident.
February 20, 2025
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Minnesota

US P&C Insurance Industry Improves in 2024 Despite Underwriting Losses
Higher interest rates and improved underwriting have helped the US property and casualty insurance industry recover in 2024, with continued growth and profitability expected in 2025.
February 20, 2025
Auto
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

South Carolina’s Liquor Liability Insurance Market Faces Deepening Crisis
South Carolina’s liquor liability insurance market has been unprofitable since 2017, with insurers losing $1.77 for every $1.00 earned. Claim frequency far exceeds neighboring states, intensifying concerns.
February 20, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina

How Quantum Computing Could Reshape Cyber Risk and Encryption Security
Quantum computing’s rapid advancements may challenge traditional encryption, creating new cybersecurity risks. Experts emphasize the need for proactive defenses and cyber insurance strategies.
February 18, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology



