Judge Rejects J&J’s $10B Settlement, Citing Insufficient Plaintiff Support
A judge has rejected Johnson & Johnson’s $10 billion settlement proposal for talc-related ovarian cancer lawsuits, citing insufficient plaintiff support and procedural flaws. The decision forces J&J back to the tort system, impacting potential future claims and litigation strategies for insurers.
April 2, 2025
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Texas
Mental Health Becomes Leading Workplace Injury as Small Businesses Struggle with Safety and Costs
Three in four small businesses experienced a workplace injury in the past year, with mental health injuries now surpassing physical ones as the most reported incident.
April 2, 2025
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
AI Is Reshaping Brand Visibility and Risk in the New Answer Economy
AI is transforming search into an answer-based economy, where brand exposure, trust, and business risk are shaped by algorithmic visibility and content readiness.
April 2, 2025
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Ohio
How AI and Data Are Reshaping Workers’ Compensation Fraud Detection
Insurers are using artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and cross-industry collaboration to detect and prevent workers’ compensation fraud in real time.
March 31, 2025
Fraud
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Former Mars Wrigley Manager Accused of Stealing $28 Million Through Elaborate Fraud Scheme
A Connecticut man faces a nine-count federal indictment after allegedly stealing over $28 million from Mars Inc. through fake companies, diverted payments, and tax evasion.
March 31, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Connecticut
Georgia Moves Closer to Tort Reform with New Restrictions on Third-Party Litigation Funding
Georgia lawmakers approved Senate Bill 69, targeting third-party litigation funding and foreign investment in lawsuits, as part of Gov. Brian Kemp’s broader tort reform effort.
March 31, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Georgia
More U.S. Workers Report Burnout as Hiring Delays and Heavy Workloads Persist
A new Robert Half survey finds 36% of U.S. professionals feel burned out, with workload, lack of recognition, and limited growth opportunities driving the trend.
March 31, 2025
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Break the Doom Loop by Shifting from Conflict to Curiosity in Claims
Litigators and claims professionals can avoid prolonged disputes by shifting from adversarial thinking to a curious, problem-solving mindset focused on resolution.
March 27, 2025
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Why Homeowners Aren’t Buying Personal Cyber Insurance Despite Growing Risks
Despite rising cyber threats in connected homes, consumer adoption of personal cyber insurance remains low due to knowledge gaps, communication issues, and pricing concerns.
March 26, 2025
Education & Training
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Segway E-Scooter Recall: Folding Mechanism Hazard Risks Rider Injury
A major recall of Segway e-scooters due to a faulty folding mechanism poses significant injury risks to riders. Learn how this impacts potential liability and claims.
March 25, 2025
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Salvage
California
Weather Balloon Cuts Threaten Forecast Accuracy Amid Severe Season
National Weather Service balloon launch reductions, blamed on Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff cuts, threaten forecast accuracy during severe weather season, raising concerns for claims adjusters.
March 25, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Colorado
Maine
Nebraska
New York
South Dakota
Gen Z’s Mortgage Risk: Climate Change & Insurance Costs
Rising insurance premiums and climate-related disasters are forcing Gen Z to scrutinize weather patterns before buying homes, reshaping the American Dream.
March 25, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Texas
Millions of Homes Across the US Remain Uninsured Despite Growing Disaster Risks
A LendingTree study reveals that over 11 million U.S. homes lack insurance coverage, with the highest rates in disaster-prone states and metros, leaving homeowners financially exposed.
March 24, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Texas Measles Outbreak Raises Alarms Nationwide as Infections Cross State Lines
Texas’ largest measles outbreak in decades has spread to New Mexico and Oklahoma, with experts warning it could become a national crisis without swift vaccination efforts.
March 24, 2025
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Illinois
New Mexico
New York
Oklahoma
Texas
How Lithium-Ion Batteries Amplify Risk During Natural Disasters
Lithium-ion batteries pose increasing fire and environmental risks during natural disasters, prompting insurers, governments, and consumers to rethink safety and response strategies.
March 24, 2025
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
Florida
