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North Carolina Body Shop Owner Faces Insurance Fraud Charges

Following the insurance fraud charges, businesses are urged to adopt stringent safeguards to prevent fraud and protect their operations.

April 1 Repairer Driven News Education & Training Fraud Insurance Industry Technology North Carolina

Predictions Point to a Record-Breaking 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Forecasters warn of an unusually active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, urging early preparations as conditions favor above-average storm activity.

March 29 Accuweather Catastrophe Insurance Industry Risk Management Technology Florida North Carolina South Carolina Texas

North Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Decision Allowing Stacking of UIM Coverage for Vehicle Owners in At-Fault Accidents

In a significant ruling, the NC Supreme Court decided that vehicle owners cannot stack UIM coverage from different policies for claims involving their own vehicles in at-fault accidents.

March 27 NC Supreme Court Auto Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability North Carolina

North Carolina Supreme Court Reverses Decision on Weight-Loss Surgery Compensation

In a landmark decision, the North Carolina Supreme Court rules against covering weight-loss surgery under workers’ compensation for a preschool employee.

March 26 Business Insurance Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Workers' Compensation North Carolina

Health Worker Shortages Impact Workers’ Compensation Treatment Options

Ongoing health care worker shortages continue to challenge the availability of treatment for workers’ compensation claimants, with experts calling for industry-wide solutions.

March 13 Business Insurance Life & Health Workers' Compensation Florida North Carolina

Jury Finds Drug Use Not Direct Cause of Spinal Injury, Insurer Must Pay $1 Million

In a landmark case, a jury ruled that LSD use was not the direct cause of a catastrophic spinal injury, requiring an insurer to cover the $1 million claim.

February 21 Insurance Journal Catastrophe Litigation Property North Carolina Texas

North Carolina’s Insurance Commissioner Challenges Proposed Rate Hikes Amid Rising Inflation

In response to proposed insurance rate hikes, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey calls for fairness and scrutiny, emphasizing the impact of inflation on homeowners.

February 19 ABC11 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property North Carolina

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 Newsweek Liability Life & Health Alabama Arizona California Colorado Florida

OSHA Proposes $393K Fine for Case Farms Over Safety Violations in Ohio

Case Farms Processing Inc. is fined $393,449 by OSHA for multiple safety violations at its Ohio chicken processing plant, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.

February 9 OSHA.gov Insurance Industry Litigation Workers' Compensation North Carolina Ohio

Social Media Unravels Postal Worker’s Workers’ Compensation Fraud Scheme

A former postal worker’s social media posts led to a guilty plea for defrauding the government’s workers’ compensation program of $100,000.

February 8 WYFF4.com Fraud Workers' Compensation North Carolina

Tornadoes and Thunderstorms Cause Fatalities and Damage in Southeast US

A series of deadly tornadoes and severe thunderstorms wreak havoc across the Southeast, leading to four deaths and extensive property damage.

January 10 Insurance Journal Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Alabama Florida Georgia Maine North Carolina

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 Insurance Business Auto Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Technology Arizona California Connecticut Florida Georgia

December Nor’easter and California Rains Lead to Major Losses in the U.S.

Severe December weather, including a nor’easter and California flooding, potentially costs millions in economic and insured losses.

January 5 CLM Catastrophe Property Risk Management California Florida Maine New Jersey North Carolina

Hurricane Idalia Shifts Insurance Dynamics in the Southeast US

Hurricane Idalia’s devastation in Florida and beyond underscores the escalating challenges for insurers in a climate-affected world, demanding innovative adaptation.

December 18, 2023 Insurance Thought Leadership Catastrophe Property Risk Management Technology Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina