
Supreme Court Rules Roundup Cancer Claims Barred by Federal Pesticide Labeling Law
The 7-2 decision overturns a Missouri jury verdict and finds federal pesticide labeling law preempts state failure-to-warn claims. The ruling could significantly reduce Bayer's exposure in thousands of pending Roundup lawsuits.
June 25
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management

Texas Man Charged in Utah Ghost Broker Scheme Involving 1,100 Fraudulent Auto Insurance Policies
Utah regulators say a Texas man used false information to obtain more than 1,100 auto insurance policies and collected payments from consumers whose coverage could have been invalid when claims were filed.
June 24
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Texas
Utah

Health Care Fraud Crackdown Targets $6.5 Billion in Alleged False Claims
Federal prosecutors announced charges against hundreds of defendants in alleged Medicare, Medicaid, wound care, opioid, hospice, and behavioral health fraud schemes. Investigators credited advanced data analytics and coordinated enforcement efforts for identifying the cases.
June 23
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology

Verisk: U.S. Property and Casualty Industry Combined Ratio Improves to 92.4%
Improved personal auto results and lower catastrophe losses helped U.S. property and casualty insurers return to strong underwriting profitability. Claims severity and litigation-related costs remain significant concerns for carriers.
June 23
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation

Houston-Area Clinic Owner Accused in $906 Million Medicare and Tricare Fraud Scheme
Federal prosecutors allege a Houston-area clinic owner and co-conspirators submitted hundreds of millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare and Tricare claims tied to medically unnecessary allograft procedures. Investigators say the scheme generated nearly $300 million in government payments and involved kickbacks and patient referrals.
June 22
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
California
Hawaii
Nevada
Texas

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Allows Physician Referrals to Pharmacies They Own
A Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling found that the state's workers' compensation self-referral law does not apply to pharmacies, allowing physicians to refer injured workers to pharmacies in which they have a financial interest. The decision could fuel ongoing disputes over prescription drug costs and billing practices.
June 19
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Pennsylvania

SpaceX IPO Raises Novel Insurance Question About Elon Musk Risk
SpaceX's public filings place extraordinary emphasis on Elon Musk's role in the company's value. A new legal analysis argues that investors may have a legitimate insurable interest in his continued life under Texas law, raising broader questions about key person risk and insurance capacity.
June 12
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Underwriting

Duke Energy Warns of Potential Outages During Carolinas Heat Emergency
Utility warns record electricity demand could force outages in the Carolinas unless generators are allowed to temporarily exceed environmental permit limits during a multi-day heat event.
June 12
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
North Carolina
South Carolina

SpaceX IPO Could Reshape D&O Insurance and Securities Claims Risk
SpaceX's proposed shareholder arbitration requirements and a surge in AI-related IPOs could change securities litigation exposure while prompting insurers to broaden D&O coverage offerings.
June 12
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Underwriting

Project Jetsetter Exposes International Auto Insurance Fraud Network in Canada
A multi-year investigation uncovered organized criminal groups linked to staged collisions, vehicle financing fraud, and false insurance claims that generated millions in losses and drove up costs for insurers and policyholders.
June 8
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology

Meta Fraud Exposure Raises New Liability Questions for Insurers
New fraud data from Lloyds Bank and recent U.S. court rulings are increasing scrutiny of Meta's role in online scams, creating new questions about liability, insurance coverage, cyber risk, and potential subrogation opportunities.
June 8
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management

Insurance Executive Sentenced to 12 Years in $2 Billion Fraud Scheme
Federal prosecutors said insurance company reserves were diverted through affiliated entities, leaving thousands of policyholders still owed more than $1 billion while regulators uncovered bribery and fraud allegations.
May 28
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
North Carolina

Contractor Hit With Potential $2M Judgment After Inflated Hail Claim Scheme
A Colorado jury found a contractor intentionally interfered with an insurance contract after allegedly inflating a church hail damage claim. The verdict highlights growing insurer scrutiny of contractor involvement in appraisal disputes and claim inflation.
May 28
Catastrophe
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Colorado

West Coast Chemical Tank Failures Spotlight Inspection Gaps and Industrial Safety Risks
Deadly incidents in Washington and California are drawing attention to chemical storage inspections, emergency planning, and the risks tied to aging industrial tanks. Regulators and safety experts say maintenance failures can quickly escalate into major claims events.
May 28
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Property
California
Washington

Insurers, Pharmacies Win $885 Million Verdict Against Takeda in Generic Drug Lawsuit
A federal jury found Takeda used an anticompetitive settlement to delay generic Amitiza, exposing the drugmaker to potentially billions in damages under federal antitrust law. The verdict is the first plaintiff win in a jury trial involving pharmaceutical pay-for-delay claims since a 2013 U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
May 21
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Massachusetts




