Record Vehicle Thefts in 2023: A Nationwide Analysis
A record 1,020,729 vehicles were stolen across the U.S. in 2023, with California and the District of Columbia leading in numbers and rates, respectively.
April 18, 2024
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Washington Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Condo Association in Insurance Dispute Over Water Damage
The Washington Supreme Court's recent decision clarifies that all-risk policies cover damages caused by a covered peril, even if initiated by an excluded peril like faulty workmanship.
March 26, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Washington
Climate and Weather Challenges Escalate Risks and Costs for Organizations in 2023
2023 sets a record as the warmest year since 1850, with weather-related disasters costing the US $150 billion annually.
February 22, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
California
Hawaii
Louisiana
Washington
Massive Cheese Product Recall Expands Over Listeria Concerns
The FDA lists 57 products in a growing recall over listeria contamination fears, with an investigation focusing on queso fresco and cotija cheeses.
February 14, 2024
Liability
Life & Health
Alabama
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Amazon Faces Class Action Over Alleged Price Manipulation
A lawsuit claims Amazon manipulates its "Buy Box" to favor higher-priced items, potentially breaching consumer protection laws.
February 9, 2024
Litigation
Technology
California
Washington
Proposal to Introduce Pet Insurance in New York Gains Momentum
New York legislators aim to join other states in offering pet insurance, with proposed bills focusing on regulatory frameworks and consumer protection.
January 30, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Property
California
Maine
Mississippi
New York
Washington
Blizzard Triggers Power Outages and Closures in Oregon and Washington Ski Areas
Heavy snowfall and high winds cause widespread power outages and force the closure of highways and ski resorts in Oregon and Washington.
January 11, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Oregon
Washington
US Auto Insurance Premiums Set for Record Increase in 2024
As U.S. drivers brace for the highest auto insurance rate hike since 2018, with an average increase of 12.6%, financial pressures mount across states.
January 10, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Arizona
California
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Oregon Regulator to Probe PacifiCorp’s Liability Limit Request After Wildfires
Oregon's utility regulator initiates an investigation into PacifiCorp's request to limit future wildfire-related lawsuit liabilities, delaying the decision by up to nine months.
December 28, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
California
Idaho
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Rite-Aid’s Facial Recognition Misstep Teaches Valuable Lessons to Insurance Sector
Rite-Aid's recent facial recognition debacle highlights key lessons for insurance companies in balancing innovation with practical implementation and legal compliance.
December 26, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Michigan
Virginia
Washington
Insurance Rate Secrecy Protected by Court in Key Legal Decision
Examining the court's decision to seal crucial insurance rate information, weighing transparency against the need for competitive confidentiality.
December 21, 2023
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Washington
Multi-Million-Dollar Insurance Fraud Ringleader Captured After Four Years as a Fugitive
After a lengthy pursuit, US Marshals arrest William Maze, the alleged leader of a vast insurance fraud operation, marking a significant breakthrough in the case.
December 4, 2023
Auto
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Florida
Nevada
Washington
The Human Cost of Automated Health Claims: A Struggle for Coverage
Patients and doctors challenge a major insurer's reliance on technology for processing health claims, highlighting a loss of personal touch and rising legal concerns.
November 28, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Technology
California
Washington
Rising Natural Disasters and Economic Factors Lead to Increasing Homeowners Insurance Costs
Homeowners insurance affordability declines nationwide, influenced by increased natural disasters and economic factors, with significant state-to-state variations in insurance costs.
November 20, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Hampshire
Oklahoma
SpaceX’s Workplace Safety Under Scrutiny Amid Rising Injuries and Regulatory Lapses
SpaceX's rapid growth and technological advancements are overshadowed by rising worker injuries and weak regulatory responses, highlighting major safety concerns.
November 14, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Florida
Texas
Washington
