From Cold War Deals to Nuclear Verdicts Reclaiming the Insurance Lawyer’s Role
A Cold War prisoner swap led by an insurance lawyer reminds us that claims professionals still shape high-stakes outcomes—if we stay sharp, strategic, and proactive.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Rising Litigation Costs and Tort Reform Momentum Shape Liability Claims in 2025
Tort reform efforts in states like Georgia and Florida are reshaping the liability claims landscape in 2025, as litigation costs soar and attorney involvement rises rapidly.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
California
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Georgia Countertop Manufacturer Fined for Exposing Workers to Dangerous Silica Dust
OSHA cited Brazilian Stone Design LLC with seven serious violations after determining employees were exposed to unsafe levels of respirable crystalline silica on the job.
July 12
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Georgia
How Georgia Can Tackle Rising Insurance Premiums and Loss Ratios
Georgia homeowners face surging premiums after back-to-back hurricanes. Lawmakers and insurers are exploring solutions to stabilize the market and protect consumers.
June 9
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Storm Surge Risk Threatens Billions in Coastal Property Value Across 20 States
Over 6.4 million homes in coastal U.S. states face moderate or greater storm surge risk, with $2.2 trillion in potential reconstruction costs, according to 2025 Cotality data.
June 2
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Connecticut
Delaware
District Of Columbia
Florida
Warner Robins Insurance Agent Charged with Bank Fraud over Misuse of $220K in Client Funds
A former Alfa Insurance agent in Warner Robins faces federal charges for allegedly directing a client to withdraw $220K, which he used to pay others’ insurance premiums.
May 20
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Georgia
Insurance Leaders Gain Cutting-Edge Skills at CPCU Society’s In2Leadership Training in Atlanta
More than 200 insurance professionals gathered in Atlanta for CPCU Society’s In2Leadership event, gaining practical leadership training from University of Georgia faculty.
May 8
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Georgia
States Move to Require Speed-Limiting Tech for High-Risk Drivers
In response to rising traffic deaths, several U.S. states are advancing legislation requiring speed-limiting devices in vehicles driven by repeat offenders or high-risk drivers.
May 7
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
California
District Of Columbia
Georgia
New York
Virginia
Florida Senate Blocks Attempt to Roll Back Property Insurance Reforms
Florida’s Senate rejected a House effort to reinstate one-way attorney fees, preserving reforms that have reduced lawsuits and stabilized the state’s property insurance market.
May 5
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida
Georgia
States Move to Regulate Third-Party Litigation Funding Amid Transparency Concerns
States across the U.S. are advancing bills to increase transparency in third-party litigation funding as concerns grow over rising insurance costs and legal system abuse.
April 14
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Arizona
California
Georgia
Kansas
Massachusetts
Georgia Insurer Challenges $22 Million Jury Verdict After Truck Crash
A Georgia insurer is refusing to pay a $22 million jury award after a truck accident, spotlighting tensions between policy limits, tort reform, and bad faith allegations.
April 4
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Georgia
Georgia Moves Closer to Tort Reform with New Restrictions on Third-Party Litigation Funding
Georgia lawmakers approved Senate Bill 69, targeting third-party litigation funding and foreign investment in lawsuits, as part of Gov. Brian Kemp’s broader tort reform effort.
March 31
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Georgia
Texas Adjuster Admits to Multi-Million Dollar Insurance Fraud Targeting Georgia Church
A Texas public adjuster already serving time for insurance fraud in Louisiana and Texas has pleaded guilty to defrauding a Georgia church and its insurer after Hurricane Michael.
March 31
Catastrophe
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Georgia
Georgia Court Rules in Favor of Injured Worker Despite Prior Medical Misrepresentation
A Georgia appellate court ruled that an employer cannot use a worker’s prior undisclosed injury against them if the employer knowingly continued their employment before a subsequent workplace injury occurred.
March 4
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Georgia
Rising Insurance Costs and Severe Thunderstorms: How Convective Storms Are Reshaping Risk
Severe convective storms are a major driver of rising insurance costs, with hail, tornadoes, and strong winds causing billions in property damage. Understanding storm patterns can help insurers manage risk effectively.
February 24
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
