
Supreme Court Limits ISP Liability in $1B Music Piracy Case
Justices rule ISPs are not liable for user piracy without proof of intent, reshaping exposure for digital service providers and insurers.
March 25
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Technology

Claims Audit Programs Fail Without Systems That Preserve Expertise
Most audit programs rely on people instead of systems, leading to lost knowledge, inconsistent results, and missed opportunities to reduce claims leakage.
March 23
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Stryker Cyberattack Tests War Exclusion Clauses in Cyber Insurance Policies
A destructive Iran-linked cyberattack with no ransom demand is forcing insurers to confront attribution issues, policy wording gaps, and rising exposure to state-backed cyber incidents.
March 23
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

AI Compliance Risk in Insurance: Why Explainability Is Now a Regulatory Requirement
State regulators are accelerating enforcement on AI use in insurance, exposing carriers to fines and legal risk when decision models lack transparency.
March 23
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Illinois

State Police Probe Luxury Vehicle Title-Washing Operation in Pennsylvania
Authorities say falsified paperwork helped give Pennsylvania titles to 65 stolen vehicles worth more than $3.8 million. The case highlights how title fraud can complicate ownership, recovery, and auto claims investigations.
March 23
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Technology
Pennsylvania

Telematics Data and Distracted Driving Trends Drive Auto Insurance Losses
Claims data shows a growing gap between driver awareness and behavior, while telematics and vehicle technology reshape liability, repair costs, and prevention strategies.
March 23
Auto
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting

ManyPets Deploys AI for End-to-End Claims Automation in Pet Insurance
Digital pet insurer routes all claims through AI while expanding pre-claims tools to guide care and control costs.
March 23
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting

Insurance Industry Eyes Prediction Markets for Catastrophe Risk and Faster Payouts
New parametric-style contracts promise instant payouts and real-time risk pricing, but questions remain about regulation, reliability, and claims implications.
March 23
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
Florida
South Carolina
Texas

Quantum Computing Threatens Insurance Data Security and Claims Operations
New warnings highlight how delayed adoption of post-quantum cryptography could expose insurers to future breaches, regulatory pressure, and operational disruption.
March 23
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology

Toyota Recalls 550,000 U.S. Vehicles Over Highlander Seat-Back Defect
The U.S. recall covers certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles after regulators said second-row seat backs may fail to lock during adjustment. The defect could raise injury risk in a crash and lead to claim disputes over causation and damages.
March 12
Auto
Liability
Technology

Independent Agencies Prioritize AI Automation, E&S Readiness in 2026
As underwriting stays tight and carrier appetites shift, independent agencies are investing in AI automation, E&S workflow tools, and more consistent client communication to reduce manual work and improve efficiency.
March 12
Excess & Surplus Lines
Insurance Industry
Technology
Underwriting

QBE Survey: 80% of Large U.S. Companies Hit by Employee Fraud as AI Threat Grows
Risk managers report billing fraud as the top scheme, with deepfake and AI-enabled crime reshaping internal controls and insurance buying decisions.
March 4
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

Subtle AI Photo Manipulation Increasing Insurance Claims Fraud Exposure
SAS says small, believable image tweaks are slipping past human review and complicating fraud detection in property and auto claims.
March 4
Auto
Fraud
Property
Technology

How Aerial Imagery and Machine Learning Are Reshaping Property Claims
Aerial imagery, supervised machine learning, and Gen AI are expanding underwriting and claims capabilities, but insurers face mounting pressure to validate data, manage uncertainty, and protect customer trust.
March 3
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Gen Z Is Forcing Insurance Into a Real-Time Claims Era
Over one in four Gen Z policyholders avoid filing claims due to digital friction. Insurers face mounting pressure to modernize onboarding, verification, and settlement workflows.
March 2
Education & Training
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology



