A Texas contractor alleges multiple CGL carriers denied defense and indemnity for progressive facade damage, raising questions about trigger of coverage and claims handling obligations.

Federal officials allege a construction company fired a worker two days after he reported severe burns from scalding water in a pressurized pipe. The lawsuit seeks reinstatement, back pay, damages, and punitive damages.

Triple-I expands its national awareness effort, tying litigation trends to insurance affordability and urging legislative reform.

HB 803 waives permits for small jobs but adds carveouts, documentation rules, and liability protections that reshape claim investigations.

A ruling tied to a $5M settlement and discovery failures restricts insurers from pursuing assigned malpractice claims against defense counsel under reservation of rights.

Authorities say insurance claim funds were diverted and signatures forged, with elderly homeowners among the victims. Investigators believe more policyholders may be affected.

Early coordination, clear documentation, and informed MSA decisions help insurers reduce delays and manage Medicare reimbursement risk.

Sixth Circuit ruling confirms insurers can deduct depreciation from repair payments unless policyholders complete repairs to trigger replacement-cost coverage.

Rideshare insurer costs surge as fraud, attorney solicitation, and third-party funding reshape auto claims severity and settlement dynamics.

Lawmakers and inspectors question whether roof-focused mitigation grants reduce claims or premiums, citing verification gaps and limited insurance credits.

State regulators are accelerating enforcement on AI use in insurance, exposing carriers to fines and legal risk when decision models lack transparency.

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.

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.

New warnings highlight how delayed adoption of post-quantum cryptography could expose insurers to future breaches, regulatory pressure, and operational disruption.

The revised opioid settlement plan introduces opt-in releases and shifts insurance rights to trusts, setting up new coverage disputes and claims handling challenges.