Missouri Man Sentenced to Prison for Staging Car Crashes and Defrauding Insurers
A Missouri man who staged nighttime auto accidents and faked injuries to collect insurance payouts has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and ordered to pay restitution.
April 15
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Missouri
Historic Flooding Threat Intensifies Across Central US After Devastating Storms and Tornadoes
Following deadly tornadoes and widespread storm damage, central US states now face a rare high-risk flood event that could bring once-in-a-generation impacts.
April 4
Catastrophe
Property
Arkansas
Indiana
Kentucky
Mississippi
Missouri
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
"World’s Largest Truck Stop" in Iowa Fined for Clean Water Act Violations
The EPA fined Iowa 80, the world’s largest truck stop, and Joplin 44 a total of $390,784 for failing to meet Clean Water Act regulations on petroleum spill prevention and containment.
January 29
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Iowa
Missouri
Parents of Teen Killed in Orlando Ride Accident Awarded $310 Million
A jury has awarded $310 million to the parents of Tyre Sampson, the teen who fell from the Orlando FreeFall ride in 2022, highlighting the consequences of safety failures in amusement rides.
December 9, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Missouri
Missouri Farmer Featured on Reality TV Show Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million-Dollar Crop Insurance Fraud
A Missouri farmer, known for his role in a reality TV series, has pleaded guilty to a multi-million-dollar crop insurance fraud scheme involving falsified federal benefit claims.
December 3, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Missouri
Oklahoma Employer Ordered to Pay $72,000 for Misclassifying Retail Workers and Denying Overtime
An Oklahoma employer must pay $72,000 in back wages and damages after misusing an agricultural exemption to avoid paying overtime to 20 retail employees across multiple locations.
December 3, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
US Faces Mounting Losses from November Storms as Extreme Weather Intensifies
Early November storms, including tornadoes, flooding, and wildfires, caused extensive damage across multiple states, leaving insurers facing substantial losses and highlighting the rising frequency of severe weather events across the US.
November 11, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Arkansas
California
Missouri
Oklahoma
Employers Face Rising Scrutiny Over Worker Safety Amid Natural Disasters
As natural disasters become more frequent, lawsuits are shining a light on employer responsibility for worker safety. Recent cases in Tennessee and Kentucky highlight the legal risks companies face without proper emergency plans.
October 23, 2024
Catastrophe
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Kentucky
Missouri
New York
Tennessee
Hurricane Francine Risks $1.5 Billion in Insured Losses as it Strikes Louisiana
Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, with CoreLogic estimating insured losses at up to $1.5 billion, impacting residential and commercial properties across the Gulf Coast.
September 13, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Buddy System for Workplace Safety Faces Challenges Despite Its Benefits
While the buddy system is often praised for improving worker safety in high-risk environments, experts warn of potential downsides, including inconsistent practices, cost concerns, and reduced management oversight.
September 4, 2024
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Colorado
Connecticut
Missouri
Boar’s Head Faces Lawsuits Over Listeria Outbreak
Boar’s Head is facing legal challenges after a massive product recall due to potential Listeria contamination.
August 8, 2024
Life & Health
Litigation
Missouri
New York
Virginia
DOJ Sues Allstate’s National General for Allegedly Deceptive Insurance Practices
The U.S. alleges that National General Holdings Corp. improperly force-placed insurance on vehicles financed through Wells Fargo for over a decade, causing financial harm to borrowers.
July 26, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Arizona
California
Delaware
Missouri
New Hampshire
Adjusters Reveal Their Wildest Claims: From Zoo Giraffes to Ancient Burial Grounds
From a dead giraffe in a zoo to discovering an ancient burial ground, insurance adjusters share their most bizarre and unexpected claims in a fascinating Reddit thread. These stories range from the humorous to the eerie, offering a unique glimpse into the unpredictable world of insurance.
July 16, 2024
Fraud
Litigation
Property
Weird
Florida
Missouri
Oklahoma
AI Helps Cut Workers Comp Costs by Identifying Fraud and Difficult Claims
Artificial intelligence is aiding insurers and employers in reducing workers comp costs by identifying difficult and fraudulent claims, but it remains a tool for claims handlers rather than a replacement.
July 8, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Technology
Workers' Compensation
California
Georgia
Massachusetts
Missouri
