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Cyber, Casualty, and Climate Shape 2026 Reinsurance Dynamics

Reinsurance capacity surged in 2025 amid historic low catastrophe losses, driving down rates and changing the risk-sharing landscape. Adjusters can expect shifts in how insurers deploy capital, respond to claims, and design coverages—especially in casualty, cyber, and catastrophe-exposed regions.
December 29, 2025 Catastrophe Excess & Surplus Lines Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability

Florida Courts Fix Repair Costs at Breach Date in Construction Defect Cases

Florida courts consistently measure construction defect damages from the date of breach, regardless of defect type or legal theory. This rule holds key implications for claims handling and litigation strategy.
December 29, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Florida

Subrogation Best Practices for Claims Adjusters and Counsel

Experts share real-world strategies for identifying and managing subrogation opportunities, emphasizing early action and collaboration.
December 22, 2025 Education & Training Litigation Risk Management Subrogation

California Marijuana Law Complicates Intoxication Defense in Work Injury Claims

Courts require more than a positive THC test to prove workplace marijuana impairment. Here’s what claims adjusters need to know post-AB 2188.
December 22, 2025 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation California

CHP Officer in California Sentenced for Workers’ Comp Fraud After Disability Claim Unravels

A California officer faked a disabling injury while collecting benefits, only to be caught performing manual labor on his property. The case underscores the vigilance required in high-risk workers’ comp claims.
December 22, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Workers' Compensation California

Minnesota Jury Awards $65.5M in Johnson & Johnson Talc-Asbestos Cancer Case

A Minnesota woman was awarded $65.5 million after a jury linked her mesothelioma to long-term use of Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder. The company plans to appeal.
December 22, 2025 Insurance Industry Liability Life & Health Litigation Risk Management California Minnesota

Ford Recalls 272,000+ Vehicles for Rollaway Risk Tied to Faulty Park Module

Faulty park module in F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and Maverick hybrids poses serious rollaway danger. Software fix planned despite hardware flaw.
December 22, 2025 Auto Liability Litigation Risk Management Subrogation

Visa, Mastercard Settle ATM Fee Lawsuit for $167.5M Over Alleged Price-Fixing

The settlement resolves long-running claims of inflated ATM access fees affecting millions of consumers. A related lawsuit by ATM operators remains pending.
December 22, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management District Of Columbia

GLP-1 Drug Litigation Surges as Product Liability Risks Escalate

Widespread use of obesity drugs is fueling lawsuits, regulatory scrutiny, and new cost pressures for insurers and reinsurers.
December 18, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Life & Health Litigation

Winter Storms and Truck Crashes in Tulsa Raise Liability, Tech, and Safety Concerns

Freezing rain and ice turn Tulsa roads into danger zones for truckers. Insurance tech, liability disputes, and route risk maps shape the high-stakes response.
December 12, 2025 Auto Liability Litigation Risk Management Technology

Disney Sued Over Restrictive Disability Access Changes at Theme Parks

Disney faces legal and shareholder challenges over new limits to its disability access program, with critics arguing the company is denying necessary accommodations.
December 11, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Risk Management California Florida

AI Bias in Medical Diagnoses Raises Malpractice and Discrimination Risks

AI tools are transforming diagnostic accuracy but may also embed systemic biases, raising exposure to malpractice and civil rights litigation. Claims professionals must monitor this evolving risk vector.
December 4, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Technology

AI, Deepfakes, and Data Suppression Redefine Cyber Risk in 2026

Resilience experts warn that AI-powered threats, ransomware evolution, and rising litigation will challenge insurers and claims professionals in unprecedented ways.
December 1, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Technology

State Farm’s Subrogation Bid Blocked by Insured’s Prior Court Victory

A landlord’s earlier courtroom success backfired when State Farm tried to subrogate the same fire loss against tenants, triggering judicial estoppel.
December 1, 2025 Litigation Property Subrogation New York

Tech-Enabled Litigation Instigation: The Hidden Threat Fueling Insurer Failures and Delayed Claims

A new Demotech report details how covert, tech-enabled legal tactics misdirect policyholders, delay legitimate claims, and trigger insurer insolvencies in disaster-hit regions.
November 13, 2025 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Technology
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