Nick Cannon’s $10 Million Body Insurance Highlights Celebrity Coverage Trends
Nick Cannon’s decision to insure a part of his body for $10 million has reignited interest in celebrity body part insurance and the broader strategies behind income protection.
May 1
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Risk Management
Weird
Starbucks Employee Attacked by Monkey in Drive-Thru
A Starbucks worker in Mobile, Alabama, was attacked by a pet monkey that escaped from a customer’s vehicle. Authorities are investigating, and the owner may face charges.
February 4
Liability
Risk Management
Weird
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
Fake Bear Attack Insurance Scam Leads to Arrests in California
Four Southern California residents were arrested on suspicion of insurance fraud after allegedly submitting false claims that their cars were damaged by a bear, which officials say was a person in a bear costume.
November 14, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Weird
California
Strangest Claims and Encounters Shared by Insurance Adjusters
Adjusters share bizarre and unsettling stories from the field, ranging from surreal encounters to harrowing situations that shed light on the unpredictable nature of their work.
August 29, 2024
Catastrophe
Fraud
Liability
Weird
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
Pets Overcoming Unusual Mishaps Compete for Nationwide’s 2024 Hambone Award
Nationwide’s 16th annual Hambone Award highlights bizarre pet incidents like a puzzle-eating pup and a toenail-tangled parrot, with voting open through August 22, 2024, to determine the most unusual pet insurance claim.
August 21, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Weird
Florida
Massachusetts
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oregon
Bears Wreak Havoc Inside Connecticut Car
Two bears trapped inside a car in Winsted, Connecticut caused significant damage before being safely released, highlighting the growing black bear population in the state.
July 29, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Weird
Connecticut
Wienermobile Rolls Over on Tri-State Tollway, No Injuries Reported
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was involved in a rollover crash on the Tri-State Tollway near Oak Brook, Illinois, resulting in no injuries. The accident caused a lane closure but all involved are safe.
July 25, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Weird
Illinois
Adjusters Reveal Their Wildest Claims: From Zoo Giraffes to Ancient Burial Grounds
From a dead giraffe in a zoo to discovering an ancient burial ground, insurance adjusters share their most bizarre and unexpected claims in a fascinating Reddit thread. These stories range from the humorous to the eerie, offering a unique glimpse into the unpredictable world of insurance.
July 16, 2024
Fraud
Litigation
Property
Weird
Florida
Missouri
Oklahoma
USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign Highlights Rising Incidents
The USPS concluded its 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign amid a rise in dog attacks on postal workers, emphasizing safe mail delivery and responsible pet ownership.
June 10, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Weird
California
Florida
Illinois
Michigan
Missouri
Judge Judy Files Defamation Lawsuit Against National Enquirer for False Claims
Judge Judy takes legal action against the National Enquirer for falsely linking her to the Menendez brothers’ retrial efforts, seeking damages for reputational harm.
May 15, 2024
Litigation
Weird
Florida
Risks of Infections from ‘Butt Lifts’ Highlighted in New CDC Report
A recent CDC report investigates a cluster of infections linked to Brazilian butt lift procedures at a South Florida clinic, emphasizing the need for improved safety protocols.
May 2, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Weird
California
Florida
North Carolina Mom Discovers Over 50,000 Bees Behind Toddler’s Wall After Mistaking Buzzing for Monsters
After her daughter heard strange noises, a North Carolina mother discovered a massive bee colony in their home, leading to a costly and intricate removal process.
May 1, 2024
Insurance Industry
Property
Technology
Weird
North Carolina
Florida Couple Arrested for Attempted Million-Dollar Lottery Fraud
A couple from DeFuniak Springs, Florida, was arrested for attempting to claim a $1 million lottery prize using an altered scratch-off ticket.
April 22, 2024
Fraud
Weird
Florida
Easter Sunday Heist in Los Angeles Nets Thieves $30 Million from Sylmar Money Vault
In a daring Easter Sunday burglary, a skilled crew infiltrated a San Fernando Valley cash storage facility, making off with up to $30 million.
April 9, 2024
Fraud
Weird
California
Taiwan Man Faces Charges for Orchestrating Dry Ice Amputation Insurance Fraud
In a shocking insurance fraud case, a man in Taiwan attempted to claim over $1 million by self-inflicting frostbite, leading to a double amputation.
March 14, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Weird
