
Electronic Key Fob Fraud Scheme Drives Multi-State Auto Theft Ring Indictments
Suspects used electronic devices to reprogram key fobs, moving stolen vehicles across states and into international markets.
April 28
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
District Of Columbia
Maryland
Pennsylvania

Cannabis Rescheduling Drives New Insurance Capacity but Raises Compliance Risks
Federal reclassification improves financial outlook for medical marijuana operators but leaves insurers navigating complex compliance and liability risks.
April 28
Excess & Surplus Lines
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Property

Cargo Theft Losses Hold at $131M Despite Fewer Incidents in Q1 2026
Fewer incidents mask rising claim complexity as organized crime groups use impersonation and target high-resale goods across major logistics hubs.
April 28
Fraud
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Distracted Driving Expands Risk for Trucking Fleets as Claims Costs Surge
Expanding in-cab distractions, fatigue, and litigation trends are increasing claim severity and underwriting scrutiny for commercial fleets.
April 28
Auto
Liability
Risk Management
Technology

Coastal Flood Risk Study Identifies Top U.S. Cities Facing Severe Property Loss
Machine learning analysis shows millions of properties and residents exposed, with extreme damage risk concentrated in dense coastal markets.
April 24
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
New York
South Carolina

Why Claims Speed Fails Without Trustworthy Medical Record Review
Speed gains mean little if claim decisions cannot be explained and defended. Adjusters need structured workflows, not just more tools.
April 20
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation

RiskStream and Hashgraph Launch Shared Property Data Platform for Insurance
RiskStream partners with Hashgraph to reduce duplicate data collection and improve property risk verification across the insurance ecosystem.
April 20
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting

Cyber Insurance Premium Growth in 2025 Raises Loss and Underwriting Concerns
Direct written premiums rose nearly 11% in 2025 as policies in force surged, but Fitch says deteriorating losses, softer pricing, and AI-driven threats are making cyber underwriting more difficult. Coverage wording and third-party risk could become bigger issues for insurers and claims teams.
April 20
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting

AI-Generated Claims Fraud Rising as Insurers Detect Manipulated Damage and Fake Assets
Insurers report growing use of AI-generated images and documents to exaggerate or fabricate losses, forcing adjusters to rely on advanced fraud detection tools.
April 16
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
Technology

Agentic AI Creates New Cyber Insurance Risks and Underwriting Challenges
Autonomous systems are creating new pathways for cyber incidents, complicating underwriting, claims handling, and coverage interpretation.
April 16
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting

Can Weather Betting Markets Improve Claims Risk Forecasting?
Prediction markets are attracting traders, scientists, and insurers, raising questions about forecast accuracy, data integrity, and risk pricing.
April 16
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Auto Claims Severity Rises as Total Loss Frequency Hits Record 23%, CCC Finds
Rising deductibles, aging vehicles, and increasing bodily injury costs are concentrating risk and reshaping how claims are filed, evaluated, and settled.
April 13
Auto
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina

Women in Claims Leadership Face Hidden Barriers Despite Strong Performance
High-performing women in insurance claims are driving results but not gaining authority. New research shows the issue is visibility and structural bias, not ambition.
April 8
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation

Mount Everest Rescue Insurance Scam Allegedly Cost Insurers $20 Million
Nepali authorities say foreign climbers were funneled through staged rescues, questionable hospital treatment, and falsified records to trigger insurance payouts. The case offers a stark example of how coordinated fraud can exploit high-risk travel and medical claims.
April 6
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Hasbro Cyberattack Disrupts Operations, Triggers Business Continuity Measures
Toy manufacturer activates incident response and business continuity plans as investigation continues and delays emerge.
April 3
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology



