Maryland Court Awards Workers’ Comp to NFL Player Injured in Virginia
A Maryland appellate court found that Curtis Brooks was a covered employee when he tore his Achilles tendon at the Washington Commanders’ Virginia training facility, even though he never played a game or performed work in Maryland.
September 3
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Maryland
Virginia
Virginia Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty in $164K Premium Fraud Scheme
A Virginia insurance agent admitted diverting client premiums for personal use, causing policies to lapse or never take effect and leaving customers with coverage they believed was active.
August 24
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Maryland
Virginia
79% of Global Data Center Capacity Faces Elevated Climate Risk
As data center construction accelerates worldwide, new research finds that flood, heat, wildfire, wind, and drought exposures are becoming significant drivers of operating costs, insurance demand, and long-term asset performance.
June 22
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Virginia
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
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
Fraud Probe Targets Fake Insurance Testing Center in Miami-Dade
Investigators say applicants obtained insurance licenses through a fraudulent testing center that completed coursework and state exams on their behalf.
March 4
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Florida
Virginia
Nor’easter and Alaska Storm Trigger Claims Risks With Fatalities, Flooding, and Power Outages
Back-to-back coastal storms disrupt infrastructure and displace residents, with early season indicators of increased catastrophe activity this fall.
October 14, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Marine
Property
Risk Management
Alaska
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Mold, Disabilities, and the Fair Housing Act: Legal Risks for Landlords and Insurers
Mold-related health complaints tied to disability claims are putting landlords and insurers under legal scrutiny, with courts evaluating accommodation requests, tenant medical evidence, and habitability concerns.
October 8, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Property
Connecticut
Iowa
New York
Virginia
Live Nation and Ticketmaster Sued for Enabling Ticket Brokers and Overcharging Fans
The FTC and seven states allege Live Nation and Ticketmaster enabled brokers to bypass ticket limits, reaping billions in fees while fans paid inflated resale prices.
September 22, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
California
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Nebraska
Capital One Reaches Settlement with Social Media Creators over Affiliate Marketing Dispute
Capital One has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by social media creators who claimed its shopping extension redirected affiliate commissions from their content.
September 19, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Virginia
High Noon Recalls Vodka Seltzers After Label Mix-Up with Celsius Energy Drinks
High Noon is recalling vodka seltzers mistakenly labeled as Celsius energy drinks, leading to a risk of accidental alcohol consumption. No illnesses have been reported.
August 1, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Michigan
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
Auto Claims Profitability Improves Amid Rising Casualty Costs and Trade Issues
Insurance industry sees auto physical damage profitability recover, while casualty sectors grapple with increased medical inflation and social verdicts.
June 25, 2025
California
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
New Jersey
Storm Surge Risk Threatens Billions in Coastal Property Value Across 20 States
Over 6.4 million homes in coastal U.S. states face moderate or greater storm surge risk, with $2.2 trillion in potential reconstruction costs, according to 2025 Cotality data.
June 2, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Connecticut
Delaware
District Of Columbia
Florida
Millions of Homes Unprotected as Climate-Driven Insurance Costs Soar
New research shows insurance protects against climate disasters, but millions of flood-prone homes remain uninsured as premiums climb beyond affordability.
May 20, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Kentucky
Louisiana
New York
States Move to Require Speed-Limiting Tech for High-Risk Drivers
In response to rising traffic deaths, several U.S. states are advancing legislation requiring speed-limiting devices in vehicles driven by repeat offenders or high-risk drivers.
May 7, 2025
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
California
District Of Columbia
Georgia
New York
Virginia
