
Contractor Files Coverage Lawsuit Against Six CGL Carriers Over Progressive Property Damage
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.
April 8
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Texas

South Dakota Construction Firm Accused of Firing Worker After Reporting Severe Job Injury
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.
April 8
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
South Dakota

Triple-I Pushes Tort Reform Awareness as Premium Pressures Persist
Triple-I expands its national awareness effort, tying litigation trends to insurance affordability and urging legislative reform.
April 8
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Louisiana

Washington Court Bars Insurers From Suing Defense Counsel via Assigned Malpractice Claims
A ruling tied to a $5M settlement and discovery failures restricts insurers from pursuing assigned malpractice claims against defense counsel under reservation of rights.
April 8
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Washington

Microbetting Lawsuit Targets DraftKings, FanDuel, NFL Over Addiction Claims
Pennsylvania plaintiffs allege AI-driven in-game betting and targeted incentives create addictive gambling behavior and financial harm.
April 1
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Technology
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania

GEICO Alleges Fake Invoices and Shell Companies in DME Fraud Operation
Insurer alleges a coordinated network used shell companies, inflated invoices, and non-fee-schedule billing codes to extract payments and evade detection.
April 1
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
New York

Cyber Claims Surge in Severity as AI and Litigation Accelerate Losses
New data shows rising breach costs, faster lawsuits, and AI-powered attacks reshaping cyber claims handling and severity.
March 30
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

Crypto Insurance Gaps Leave Theft Victims Without Coverage
Crypto platforms market account protection, but exclusions and strict requirements often leave theft victims without reimbursement.
March 30
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

Court Confirms Depreciation on Repair Costs Under ACV Policies
Sixth Circuit ruling confirms insurers can deduct depreciation from repair payments unless policyholders complete repairs to trigger replacement-cost coverage.
March 30
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property

New Orleans Attorneys Convicted in Staged Crash Insurance Fraud Scheme
Federal jury finds law firms and co-conspirators guilty in long-running scheme targeting commercial auto policies and inflating claims through staged accidents and unnecessary medical treatments.
March 25
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Louisiana

Supreme Court Limits ISP Liability in $1B Music Piracy Case
Justices rule ISPs are not liable for user piracy without proof of intent, reshaping exposure for digital service providers and insurers.
March 25
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Technology

Uber Backs Legal Reform as Litigation Costs Drive Auto Claim Inflation
Rideshare insurer costs surge as fraud, attorney solicitation, and third-party funding reshape auto claims severity and settlement dynamics.
March 25
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
California
New York

Florida Safe Home Grants Questioned Over Roof Effectiveness and Insurance Savings
Lawmakers and inspectors question whether roof-focused mitigation grants reduce claims or premiums, citing verification gaps and limited insurance credits.
March 23
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Underwriting
Florida

Stryker Cyberattack Tests War Exclusion Clauses in Cyber Insurance Policies
A destructive Iran-linked cyberattack with no ransom demand is forcing insurers to confront attribution issues, policy wording gaps, and rising exposure to state-backed cyber incidents.
March 23
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

FedEx Driver’s Family Trip to New York Not Covered Under Florida Workers’ Comp, Court Rules
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.
March 23
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Florida
New York



