How Dog Walking Became a Common Cause of Injury and What You Can Do About It

Dog-walking injuries are on the rise, especially among women aged 40-64. From leash burns to falls, here’s how to protect yourself and why your insurance may not help.
August 1 Insurance Industry Liability Life & Health Risk Management

Private Equity Pushes Life Insurers to Rethink Their Business Model

As private equity firms rapidly reshape life insurance with asset-focused strategies, incumbents face pressure to adapt or risk being outpaced in a changing market.
August 1 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Risk Management New York

Tech Giants Battle Over Who Verifies Kids’ Ages Under New State Laws

As states pass conflicting age verification laws, Meta, Apple, and Google are clashing over who should protect children online—apps or app stores.
July 25 Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Risk Management Technology Alabama Louisiana Mississippi Ohio South Carolina

How Inflation and Fee Schedules Are Shaping Workers’ Compensation Medical Costs

A new WCRI report explores how fee schedule policies and inflation trends from 2021 to 2025 have led to varying medical cost growth in state workers’ compensation systems.
July 23 Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Risk Management Workers' Compensation

How Health Insurance Scams Are Targeting Seniors and What You Can Do to Prevent Them

Seniors are increasingly targeted by fake insurance offers over the phone. Learn how to spot the red flags, protect yourself, and report health insurance scams.
July 21 Education & Training Fraud Legislation & Regulation Life & Health

How Rising Insurance Costs Are Leaving Millions Financially Strapped

Millions of Americans are paying more than ever for health, auto, home, and life insurance—stretching their budgets thin and fueling a growing crisis of insurance poverty.
July 15 Auto Insurance Industry Life & Health Property Ohio

Maryland Couple Sentenced for $20 Million Life Insurance Scam Involving Dozens of Fraudulent Policies

James and Maureen Wilson of Owings Mills, Maryland, received prison time and must repay over $18.7 million after orchestrating a massive life insurance fraud scheme.
July 10 Fraud Insurance Industry Life & Health Litigation Maryland

Rhode Island Sets New Standards for Pet Insurance Policies and Sales Practices

Rhode Island’s new Pet Insurance Act introduces detailed consumer protections, requiring clear disclosures and training for producers starting January 1, 2026.
July 7 Education & Training Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Rhode Island

Swiss Re Identifies Rising Risks Including Declining Trust, Excess Mortality, and Digital Liability

Swiss Re’s 2025 SONAR report examines emerging structural risks including trust erosion, mortality fluctuations, and digital liabilities reshaping insurance claims and coverage.
July 2 Fraud Liability Life & Health Property

AI and Value-Based Care Are Transforming Workers’ Comp Claims Management

Artificial intelligence and outcome-focused care models are streamlining workers’ compensation by improving triage, reducing costs, and prioritizing long-term recovery outcomes.
June 24 Life & Health Risk Management Technology Workers' Compensation Ohio

Purdue Pharma Gains Widespread State Backing for $7.4 Billion Opioid Crisis Settlement

Fifty-five states and territories back Purdue Pharma’s $7.4B opioid settlement plan, aiming to resolve lawsuits and distribute funds to governments, tribes, and individuals.
June 16 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Litigation New York Oklahoma

States Move to Halt 23andMe Sale Over Privacy Concerns About Genetic Data

Twenty-seven states and D.C. filed suit to block the sale of genetic and medical data in 23andMe’s bankruptcy, citing lack of informed customer consent.
June 12 Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Risk Management Technology

Million-Dollar Health Claims Spike as Employers Struggle with Soaring Costs

A 29% rise in million-dollar medical claims over the past year is squeezing self-funded employers, with cancer remaining the top cost driver, Sun Life’s data reveals.
June 10 Insurance Industry Life & Health Risk Management Workers' Compensation

Lawsuit Against Nationwide Challenges Mass Pet Insurance Cancellations

Nationwide faces legal backlash after canceling 100,000 pet insurance policies, with allegations of broken promises and a growing debate over ethics and contract law.
June 9 Insurance Industry Life & Health Litigation Risk Management

Illinois Doctor Faces Sentencing for Defrauding Medicaid and Insurance Providers

Dr. Mona Ghosh, a suburban Chicago physician, awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to submitting $1.5 million in false insurance and Medicaid claims.
June 4 Fraud Insurance Industry Life & Health Litigation Illinois

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