Washington Court Bars Insurers From Suing Defense Counsel via Assigned Malpractice Claims
A ruling tied to a $5M settlement and discovery failures restricts insurers from pursuing assigned malpractice claims against defense counsel under reservation of rights.
April 8
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Washington
Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance: Strategies to Settle Claims Faster
Early coordination, clear documentation, and informed MSA decisions help insurers reduce delays and manage Medicare reimbursement risk.
April 3
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Microbetting Lawsuit Targets DraftKings, FanDuel, NFL Over Addiction Claims
Pennsylvania plaintiffs allege AI-driven in-game betting and targeted incentives create addictive gambling behavior and financial harm.
April 1
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Technology
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Cyberattacks on Hospitals and Infrastructure Signal Rising Claims Risk
Iran-linked cyber activity targeting hospitals, infrastructure, and mobile devices shows how digital attacks are reshaping risk exposure and insurance claims.
April 1
Catastrophe
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Supreme Court Limits ISP Liability in $1B Music Piracy Case
Justices rule ISPs are not liable for user piracy without proof of intent, reshaping exposure for digital service providers and insurers.
March 25
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Technology
Auto Insurance Reserve Redundancy Signals Rate Cuts in 2026
Declining auto claims and reserve releases point to softer pricing in 2026, while liability lines continue to face reserve pressure and social inflation challenges.
March 23
Auto
Insurance Industry
Liability
Property
Underwriting
Chubb Details $20 Billion US-Backed Maritime War Risk Insurance Program
Chubb says it will control underwriting, pricing, policy issuance, and claims in a $20 billion maritime war risk facility backed by the US International Development Finance Corporation. Vessel eligibility set by the US government will determine which ships and cargo can access coverage for Strait of Hormuz transits.
March 23
Insurance Industry
Liability
Marine
Property
Risk Management
FedEx Driver’s Family Trip to New York Not Covered Under Florida Workers’ Comp, Court Rules
A Florida appeals court ruled that workers’ compensation carriers are not required to pay for out-of-state travel that is not medically necessary, even when a catastrophic injury claimant argues the trip would improve mental health.
March 23
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Florida
New York
Orlando Apartment Complex Evacuated After Cracks, Jammed Doors Raise Structural Safety Fears
Fresh cracking, jammed doors, and signs of instability forced a sudden evacuation at The Rialto in Orlando. For adjusters, the case highlights habitability, business interruption, liability, and structural defect exposures in Florida multifamily properties.
March 23
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Reshapes Third-Party Releases and Insurance Exposure
The revised opioid settlement plan introduces opt-in releases and shifts insurance rights to trusts, setting up new coverage disputes and claims handling challenges.
March 23
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
New York
College Athlete Pay Drives New Insurance Risks for Universities
Revenue sharing and NIL deals are pushing universities to manage injury, compensation, and reputational risks similar to professional sports programs.
March 12
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Underwriting
Toyota Recalls 550,000 U.S. Vehicles Over Highlander Seat-Back Defect
The U.S. recall covers certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles after regulators said second-row seat backs may fail to lock during adjustment. The defect could raise injury risk in a crash and lead to claim disputes over causation and damages.
March 12
Auto
Liability
Technology
New York Signals Major Tort Reform in 2026 Budget
The state’s 2026 budget proposal would tighten serious injury standards, limit recovery for some plaintiffs, and reduce litigation exposure in motor vehicle cases.
March 12
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
New York
Short-Term Rentals Create Coverage Gaps in Homeowners Insurance
Many homeowners renting their properties short term do not realize their policies may exclude commercial activity, exposing them to denied claims, liability gaps, and policy cancellations.
March 11
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Underwriting
2026 Claims Insights: Carrier Strategies on Social Inflation, AI Fraud and Workforce Risk
New survey data shows carriers recalibrating underwriting, fraud detection and workforce strategy as social inflation, AI-generated fraud and catastrophe losses intensify.
March 2
Auto
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
