Disney and Comcast Sue AI Startup Midjourney Over Use of Copyrighted Characters
Disney and Comcast allege AI image platform Midjourney infringed on iconic characters like Darth Vader and Shrek, seeking $150,000 per violation in federal court.
June 11, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
California
Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Whole Foods Supplier United Natural Foods
United Natural Foods, a key supplier for Whole Foods, took systems offline after unauthorized network activity, causing temporary disruptions in order fulfillment and distribution.
June 10, 2025
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Rhode Island
AI Acceleration Signals Big Opportunities for Insurers as Adoption Surges
Mary Meeker’s new 340-page AI report reveals explosive growth, accelerating adoption, and decreasing costs—pointing to major advantages for insurers leveraging the technology.
June 10, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Colorado Advances Wildfire Insurance with Predictive Tech Models
Starting July 2026, Colorado will let insurers use advanced risk models for wildfire coverage, aiming to price policies more accurately amid rising climate threats.
June 9, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Technology
California
Colorado
Chinese Cyberattacks and User Mistakes Spark Growing Mobile Security Emergency
U.S. investigators warn that Chinese cyberattacks and user carelessness are turning smartphones into national security risks, exposing sensitive data and infrastructure.
June 9, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Illinois
Michigan
Teen Driver Crash Fatalities Spike During Summer Months, AAA Warns
Fatal crashes involving teen drivers increase sharply during the summer, with AAA urging parents to prioritize driver education and limit distracted driving.
June 4, 2025
Auto
Education & Training
Risk Management
Technology
Victoria’s Secret Temporarily Shuts Down Website After Cybersecurity Breach
Victoria’s Secret shut down its website and systems on May 26 following a cyber incident, restoring services by May 29. Some in-store functions were also briefly disrupted.
June 4, 2025
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
NOAA Pushes to Fill Weather Forecasting Gaps as Staffing Crisis Collides with Hurricane Season
NOAA will post mission-critical weather jobs despite a federal hiring freeze, aiming to stabilize forecasting operations ahead of a hurricane season forecast to be severe.
June 4, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
AI Uncovers Insurance Fraud Weeks Ahead of Traditional Detection Methods
New research shows AI tools can flag potentially fraudulent property and casualty claims just two weeks after filing, outperforming traditional investigation methods.
June 4, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
Technology
Arizona
Michigan
New England Patriots Reach $2.1 Million Settlement Over Alleged Privacy Violations in App Use
A federal court has preliminarily approved a $2.1 million class-action settlement with the New England Patriots over alleged privacy violations tied to app user tracking tools.
June 2, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Massachusetts
Google Commits $500 Million to Strengthen Compliance in Shareholder Settlement
Google will invest $500 million over 10 years to overhaul its compliance structure, settling shareholder litigation tied to antitrust claims without admitting wrongdoing.
June 2, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
California
District Of Columbia
Michigan
Cyber Threats Hit Home as MSC Antonia Grounding Exposes Maritime Vulnerabilities in MENA
The grounding of the MSC Antonia near Jeddah raises alarm over GPS jamming and cyber-physical threats in the MENA region, urging insurers and operators to reassess risk strategies.
June 2, 2025
Insurance Industry
Marine
Risk Management
Technology
How P&C Carriers Can Successfully Modernize Core Systems in Today’s Digital Environment
Modernization of core systems is crucial for P&C insurers to reduce costs, improve customer experience, and keep pace with digital innovation—but success demands a strategic, business-led approach.
June 2, 2025
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
How Artificial Intelligence Enhances Clinical Pharmacists’ Role in Workers’ Comp Care
Clinical pharmacists are using AI to enhance drug therapy oversight, reduce risk, and improve recovery outcomes for injured workers in complex workers’ compensation claims.
June 2, 2025
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Frustrating Claims Processes Drive Policyholders to Avoid Filing and Consider Switching Insurers
A new survey finds 22% of consumers skip filing claims due to complex processes, while 64% would switch insurers for a smoother digital experience.
May 28, 2025
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
