Homeowners Take Legal Action Against USAA and AAA Insurers Over Los Angeles Wildfire Coverage Disputes

Lawsuits filed in Los Angeles County accuse USAA and AAA-affiliated insurers of underinsuring homes damaged in the January 7 wildfires, leaving policyholders unable to rebuild.
June 9 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Litigation Property California

Scientists Chase Extreme Hailstorms Across the Plains to Uncover the Costliest Weather Threat

Researchers are diving into hailstorms across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas to better understand one of the U.S.’s costliest but most overlooked weather risks.
June 9 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Colorado Kansas New Mexico Oklahoma Texas

Chinese Cyberattacks and User Mistakes Spark Growing Mobile Security Emergency

U.S. investigators warn that Chinese cyberattacks and user carelessness are turning smartphones into national security risks, exposing sensitive data and infrastructure.
June 9 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Technology Illinois Michigan

Lawsuit Against Nationwide Challenges Mass Pet Insurance Cancellations

Nationwide faces legal backlash after canceling 100,000 pet insurance policies, with allegations of broken promises and a growing debate over ethics and contract law.
June 9 Insurance Industry Life & Health Litigation Risk Management

Severe Storms in US and Europe Trigger Massive Insured Losses

Severe storms across the US and Europe from late May to early June caused extensive hail, flood, and wind damage, with insured losses reaching into the billions.
June 9 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Illinois Iowa Kansas Missouri Texas

Philadelphia Transit Lot Fire Destroys 40 Decommissioned Buses

A fire at a SEPTA bus lot in Philadelphia destroyed 40 decommissioned vehicles but caused no injuries or disruptions to commuter service, officials said.
June 9 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Pennsylvania

Food Delivery Giants Resolve Legal Fight Over NYC Wage and Fee Laws

DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats settled lawsuits over New York City laws boosting delivery worker pay and capping restaurant fees, paving the way for legal revisions.
June 9 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Workers' Compensation New York

Florida Property Insurers Return to Profit in 2024 After Eight-Year Losing Streak

Following legislative reforms and shifting market dynamics, Florida’s personal property insurers posted underwriting profits in 2024 for the first time in nearly a decade.
June 4 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Florida

Illinois Doctor Faces Sentencing for Defrauding Medicaid and Insurance Providers

Dr. Mona Ghosh, a suburban Chicago physician, awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to submitting $1.5 million in false insurance and Medicaid claims.
June 4 Fraud Insurance Industry Life & Health Litigation Illinois

Long COVID Drives Most Workers’ Comp COVID Costs in California

A new study reveals that although Long COVID made up just 4.7% of California workers’ comp COVID claims, it accounted for nearly three-quarters of total claim costs from 2020 to 2022.
June 4 Insurance Industry Life & Health Risk Management Workers' Compensation California

Investigators Say Central California Carjacking Was Staged as Insurance Fraud

A reported van theft involving $60,000 in merchandise near Madera, California was revealed to be a staged event for insurance money, authorities say.
June 4 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Property California

Mondelez Sues Aldi Over Lookalike Packaging for Store-Brand Cookies and Crackers

Mondelez International has filed a federal lawsuit in Illinois accusing Aldi of copying the packaging of iconic snacks like Oreos and Wheat Thins, citing brand confusion and trademark infringement.
June 4 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Illinois

Victoria’s Secret Temporarily Shuts Down Website After Cybersecurity Breach

Victoria’s Secret shut down its website and systems on May 26 following a cyber incident, restoring services by May 29. Some in-store functions were also briefly disrupted.
June 4 Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Technology

Lafayette Parish Crash Leads to $10 Million Insurance Fraud Investigation

Authorities in Louisiana arrested three men accused of staging a crash that led to nearly $10 million in fraudulent insurance claims involving juveniles.
June 4 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Louisiana

AI Uncovers Insurance Fraud Weeks Ahead of Traditional Detection Methods

New research shows AI tools can flag potentially fraudulent property and casualty claims just two weeks after filing, outperforming traditional investigation methods.
June 4 Fraud Insurance Industry Property Technology Arizona Michigan

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