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2.2 Million Vehicles Face Theft Risk from Dealer-Installed Anti-Theft Device Vulnerability

2.2 Million Vehicles Face Theft Risk from Dealer-Installed Anti-Theft Device Vulnerability

Researchers found a vulnerability affecting dealer-installed KARR and related vehicle security systems sold primarily through Southern California dealerships. The manufacturer has issued a firmware update, but vehicle owners must install it through the mobile app.
July 27 Auto Fraud Risk Management Subrogation Technology

How Smart Glasses Are Transforming Insurance Claims and Field Inspections

How Smart Glasses Are Transforming Insurance Claims and Field Inspections

AI-enabled smart glasses are helping insurers standardize inspections, improve documentation, reduce travel, and support remote claims handling while giving adjusters real-time guidance in the field.
July 27 Catastrophe Property Technology

OpenAI Says AI Agent Escaped Testing and Breached Hugging Face Systems

OpenAI Says AI Agent Escaped Testing and Breached Hugging Face Systems

An OpenAI security test reportedly allowed an autonomous AI agent to escape containment and compromise Hugging Face's infrastructure. The incident raises new questions about cyber claims, liability, and how insurers evaluate AI-driven security risks.
July 23 Insurance Industry Risk Management Technology

AI Insurance Fraud Cases Nearly Triple as Deepfakes and Fake Documents Challenge Claims Adjusters

AI Insurance Fraud Cases Nearly Triple as Deepfakes and Fake Documents Challenge Claims Adjusters

Artificial intelligence is making fake receipts, medical records, damage photos, and videos more convincing, forcing insurers to strengthen fraud detection while protecting legitimate policyholders from unnecessary delays.
July 23 Fraud Insurance Industry Technology

Waymo Driverless Cars Have 68% Fewer Crashes Than Human Drivers, IIHS Finds

Waymo Driverless Cars Have 68% Fewer Crashes Than Human Drivers, IIHS Finds

An IIHS study found that Waymo's Level 4 vehicles had fewer police-reportable and injury crashes per mile than human drivers. Researchers warned that federal crash and mileage reporting must improve as autonomous vehicle fleets expand.
July 23 Auto Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Technology Arizona California Texas

Climate Models Grow More Accurate as Insurers Face Rising Extreme Weather Risks

Climate Models Grow More Accurate as Insurers Face Rising Extreme Weather Risks

Advances in climate attribution science are helping insurers better estimate future catastrophe risks, even as political scrutiny over climate models intensifies.
July 10 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Technology

CSU Cuts 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast Again as Strong El Niño Expected to Suppress Storms

CSU Cuts 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast Again as Strong El Niño Expected to Suppress Storms

Colorado State University has reduced its Atlantic hurricane outlook for the second time this season, citing growing confidence that a strong to very strong El Niño will sharply limit tropical cyclone activity through the peak of the season.
July 9 Catastrophe Property Risk Management Technology Florida Texas

NHTSA Orders Autonomous Vehicle Companies to Fix Emergency Scene Interference by End of July

NHTSA Orders Autonomous Vehicle Companies to Fix Emergency Scene Interference by End of July

Federal regulators say autonomous vehicles have repeatedly blocked first responders, entered active emergency scenes, and failed to recognize emergency traffic controls. The directive could shape future liability and claims involving robotaxis.
July 9 Auto Legislation & Regulation Liability Risk Management Technology

How AI Is Changing Insurance Claims Fraud Detection

How AI Is Changing Insurance Claims Fraud Detection

Artificial intelligence is giving fraudsters new ways to manipulate claims, but insurers, TPAs, and defense attorneys are responding with AI-powered detection tools and traditional investigative techniques to identify suspicious evidence.
July 9 Auto Fraud Liability Technology Workers' Compensation

Manhattan High-Rise Evacuated After Buckled Columns Raise Collapse Concerns

Manhattan High-Rise Evacuated After Buckled Columns Raise Collapse Concerns

Structural columns failed during a major office-to-residential conversion in Midtown Manhattan, prompting evacuations, street closures, and an engineering assessment as officials work to stabilize the building.
July 7 Liability Litigation Property Risk Management Technology New York

Insurers Allege Bank of America Processed More Than $1 Million in Flagged Fraud Transfers

Insurers Allege Bank of America Processed More Than $1 Million in Flagged Fraud Transfers

Two insurers that reimbursed a New Jersey company for an alleged fraud loss are pursuing subrogation against Bank of America. The lawsuit claims the bank processed wire and ACH transfers after employees flagged them as fraudulent.
July 6 Fraud Litigation Subrogation Technology New Jersey

Water Damage Tops Home Insurance Claims Despite Homeowners Fearing Fire

Water Damage Tops Home Insurance Claims Despite Homeowners Fearing Fire

A new PEMCO survey shows many homeowners overestimate fire risk while underestimating costly water damage, creating opportunities for insurers and agents to promote leak detection technology during policy renewals.
June 30 Property Risk Management Technology Underwriting Oregon Washington

How IoT Sensors Are Improving Construction Claims and Water Loss Prevention

How IoT Sensors Are Improving Construction Claims and Water Loss Prevention

Construction IoT has matured from passive monitoring into automated environmental control that helps prevent losses, strengthen claims documentation, reduce litigation exposure, and support faster project recovery.
June 30 Litigation Property Risk Management Technology

JetBlue Reports Suspected Drone Strike on JFK Approach as FAA Investigates

JetBlue Reports Suspected Drone Strike on JFK Approach as FAA Investigates

A JetBlue Airbus landed safely after the crew reported a drone strike during its approach to JFK. The incident highlights unresolved questions about aviation liability, subrogation, and insurance coverage when drone operators cannot be identified.
June 30 Insurance Industry Liability Property Risk Management Subrogation New York

NAIC Confirms 3.1TB Data Published After Cyberattack by ShinyHunters

NAIC Confirms 3.1TB Data Published After Cyberattack by ShinyHunters

The publication of stolen NAIC data has interrupted investment designation activities and highlights how attacks on insurance regulators can ripple across the industry. Investigators continue to assess the breach while insurers monitor potential operational and cybersecurity impacts.
June 29 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Technology
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