California is expanding satellites, AI camera networks, airtankers, and drone technology to detect wildfires earlier. State leaders hope reducing structure losses will help stabilize the homeowners insurance market and ease pressure on the FAIR Plan.

A years-long campaign of harassment by former eBay employees resulted in criminal convictions, a multimillion-dollar civil settlement, and renewed attention on corporate accountability, executive oversight, and liability risks.

Beginning January 1, 2027, most Illinois motorboats over 50 horsepower or at least 21 feet long must carry liability insurance. The new law introduces fines for uninsured operators and could reduce the number of uninsured boating claims.

Major technology companies are fixing security vulnerabilities at a record pace as AI accelerates software testing. While more flaws are being found, there is little evidence that attackers are exploiting them at the same rate.

Long-period swells from Hurricane Genevieve are expected to generate dangerous surf, rip currents, and localized coastal impacts across Southern California through the weekend, even without a direct landfall.

Quantum computers capable of breaking today's encryption may still be years away, but insurers are already evaluating how long-term cyber exposures, legacy systems, and post-quantum readiness could affect underwriting and future claims.

The agreement would resolve approximately 76,000 ovarian cancer claims if 95% of eligible plaintiffs approve the deal. The settlement follows years of courtroom battles and failed bankruptcy efforts aimed at resolving the litigation.

A bipartisan Senate bill would prevent federal agencies from penalizing insurers that cover state-legal cannabis businesses while preserving state insurance regulation. The proposal also directs the GAO to study financial access barriers for minority-owned and women-owned cannabis companies.

Researchers found a vulnerability affecting dealer-installed KARR and related vehicle security systems sold primarily through Southern California dealerships. The manufacturer has issued a firmware update, but vehicle owners must install it through the mobile app.

A bipartisan legislative effort would create a federal crime for intentionally staging crashes involving commercial trucks, giving prosecutors a direct tool to pursue organized fraud rings while insurers push for stronger deterrents.

A Massachusetts jury awarded a record $56 million to a Newburyport man who suffered catastrophic injuries after an Amazon delivery driver fell asleep and crossed the center line. Amazon had already admitted liability, leaving damages as the only issue for the jury.

AI-enabled smart glasses are helping insurers standardize inspections, improve documentation, reduce travel, and support remote claims handling while giving adjusters real-time guidance in the field.

The first hurricane to enter the Central Pacific Basin this season is expected to approach Hawaii early next week. Forecasters say confidence is growing that parts of the islands could see wind and rainfall impacts, though the exact track and intensity remain uncertain.

State regulators say the agents obtained or maintained Mississippi resident producer licenses through material misrepresentation, with investigators finding most lived outside the state. The action follows information provided by CMS and a health insurer and could lead to additional civil and criminal penalties.

Nearly 270 investigators from 55 agencies completed specialized training on staged crashes, fraud investigations, and financial crimes as New York prepares to implement new anti-fraud laws aimed at reducing auto insurance costs.