High Noon Recalls Vodka Seltzers After Label Mix-Up with Celsius Energy Drinks
High Noon is recalling vodka seltzers mistakenly labeled as Celsius energy drinks, leading to a risk of accidental alcohol consumption. No illnesses have been reported.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Michigan
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
Chinese Cyberattacks and User Mistakes Spark Growing Mobile Security Emergency
U.S. investigators warn that Chinese cyberattacks and user carelessness are turning smartphones into national security risks, exposing sensitive data and infrastructure.
June 9
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Illinois
Michigan
AI Uncovers Insurance Fraud Weeks Ahead of Traditional Detection Methods
New research shows AI tools can flag potentially fraudulent property and casualty claims just two weeks after filing, outperforming traditional investigation methods.
June 4
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
Technology
Arizona
Michigan
Google Commits $500 Million to Strengthen Compliance in Shareholder Settlement
Google will invest $500 million over 10 years to overhaul its compliance structure, settling shareholder litigation tied to antitrust claims without admitting wrongdoing.
June 2
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
California
District Of Columbia
Michigan
Rising Insurance Costs and Severe Thunderstorms: How Convective Storms Are Reshaping Risk
Severe convective storms are a major driver of rising insurance costs, with hail, tornadoes, and strong winds causing billions in property damage. Understanding storm patterns can help insurers manage risk effectively.
February 24
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Detroit Man Sentenced to Over Four Years for $1M Unemployment Fraud Scheme
A Detroit man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison and ordered to pay over $900,000 in restitution for his role in a multi-state unemployment fraud scheme targeting COVID-19 relief funds.
February 21
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Maryland
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers on the Rise in 2023, IRC Report Finds
A new Insurance Research Council (IRC) report reveals that over 33% of U.S. drivers in 2023 lacked sufficient auto insurance, marking a significant increase since 2017.
February 21
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Colorado
District Of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Fast-Food Workers Face Growing Risks as Customer Violence Escalates
As fast-food employees prepare meals, they also face an increasing risk of customer aggression. Recent violent incidents highlight the dangers of frontline service jobs.
February 14
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Michigan
Oregon
Tennessee
Four Pharmacists Sentenced for $13 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Four pharmacists were sentenced for defrauding Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers of over $13 million by billing for medications they never dispensed at multiple pharmacies.
February 14
Arizona
Michigan
Ohio
Michigan Expands Auto Theft Task Force to Combat Rising Crime
Michigan is tackling surging auto theft by expanding its Auto Fraud Task Force, partnering with law enforcement to curb organized crime and reduce insurance costs.
February 12
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Michigan
Michigan’s EV Industry Faces Uncertainty as Federal Policies Shift
The federal government’s new stance on electric vehicles creates uncertainty for Michigan’s EV industry, but major investments and industry leaders remain committed to long-term electrification.
January 29
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Georgia
Michigan
Michigan Workers’ Comp Reforms Could Reshape Benefits and Disability Rules
Proposed Michigan legislation seeks to redefine workers’ compensation laws by increasing benefit caps, revising the definition of disability, and eliminating distinctions between total and partial disabilities.
November 18, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Michigan
Key Restaurant Insurance Claims Insights to Help Adjusters Minimize Payouts
Understand the most frequent and costly insurance claims in the restaurant industry, from equipment breakdown to employee injury, and how claims adjusters can help mitigate risks.
September 30, 2024
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Florida
Michigan
Mississippi
New Jersey
GM Recalls 21,469 Cadillac Lyriq Models Due to Unexpected ABS Activation
General Motors recalls certain 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq models due to a potential defect in the ABS, which may activate unexpectedly and lead to a loss of brake pressure, increasing the risk of accidents.
August 14, 2024
Auto
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Michigan
NOAA Proposes $575 Million for Coastal Climate Resilience
NOAA recommends $575 million in funding for 19 projects to enhance coastal climate resilience under the Investing in America agenda.
July 31, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alaska
California
Delaware
Hawaii
Louisiana
