Latest Claims Headlines
All the headlines from our Claims Topic Page, ordered by recency.
New York Hospital Insurer Files for Bankruptcy, Citing Child Sex Abuse Claims
Oct 17 2025 // A Bermuda captive that insured several New York hospitals affiliated with a leading Jewish not-for-profit organization says it is insolvent, citing millions of dollars in child sex abuse claims brought against it under the...
New Hampshire Supreme Court: Law Erasing Limit on Abuse Claims Is Not Retroactive
Oct 17 2025 // A 2020 Granite State law removing the statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims is not retroactive, the New Hampshire Supreme Court has ruled. The state’s high court found that applying the 2020 law...
Natural Disaster Claims in 2025 to Again Top $100B Despite ‘Abnormally Low’ Q3 Events
Oct 16 2025 // Global insured losses from natural catastrophes during the first nine months of 2025 are estimated to hit US$105 billion, bringing the sixth consecutive calendar year with losses topping US$100 billion and the eighth year...
Workers’ Compensation Medical Claims Costs Rising Across Most States: WCRI
Oct 16 2025 // Medical costs per claim have begun to rise following a period of relative stability post-pandemic, a new report shows. A new Workers Compensation Research Institute report shows medical payments per claim recently started...
Viewpoint: Strong In-House Claims Functions Help Build Trust in MGA Sector
Oct 15 2025 // The managing general agent (MGA) market is in the spotlight as one of the most agile and innovative arrows of growth for the insurance sector. But as with any arrow, direction and precision matter. Fired without the right...
People Moves: ICW Group in California Names Moretti Chief Claims Officer
Oct 14 2025 // ICW Group Insurance Companies named Lynn Moretti chief claims officer. Moretti will oversee the company’s claims operations nationwide. Moretti previously served as chief claims officer for AmTrust Specialty,...
People Moves: Boxx Hires Leads for Distribution, Claims and Tech; XPT Specialty Hires Staver, Luceno to Personal Lines Team
Oct 10 2025 // Boxx Hires Leads for Distribution, Claims and Tech Joe Gates Boxx Insurance, headquartered in Miami, Florida, appointed Joe Gates, Ray Moylan and Thomas Beale to new positions. Boxx appointed Gates head of distribution,...
Survey Shows Homeowners Warming to DIY Digital Claims, Insurance Processes
Oct 10 2025 // Nearly 80% of U.S. homeowners would use their smartphones to document property damage for an insurance claim, according to a new survey that suggests self-service digital tools could play a larger role in future claims...
Engle Martin Acquires London-Based Integra Technical Services Claims Adjusters
Oct 9 2025 // Engle Martin & Associates, an independent claims management firm based in Atlanta, has acquired Integra Technical Services, an international adjusting firm headquartered in London. Integra, founded in 1998, manages...
Activision Officials Must Face Claims Over Microsoft Takeover, Judge Rules
Oct 6 2025 // A Delaware judge said former Activision Blizzard officials including Chief Executive Bobby Kotick must face most of a lawsuit alleging they shortchanged shareholders when Microsoft bought the “Call of Duty”...
California Department of Insurance Taking Actions Against Tesla Over Claims Handling
Oct 6 2025 // The California Department of Insurance launched enforcement actions against Tesla Insurance Services Inc. and Tesla Insurance Company companies for allegedly failing to adequately handle hundreds of California automobile...
Former Adjuster Charged With Creating Then Approving $190K in Fraudulent Claims
Oct 3 2025 // A former New Jersey insurance adjuster has been charged with creating and submitting phony claims, approving them himself, and directing nearly $200,000 in payments to bank accounts he controlled. John Philbin, of...
Viewpoint: Gen AI Offers a New Frontier in Claims Modernization
Oct 2 2025 // When it comes to modernization, it sometimes feels like the insurance industry is running to stand still. In recent years, carriers have invested significantly in intelligent automation, standardizing workflows and guiding...
Uber Found Not Liable in First Trial Over Driver Sexual Assault Claims
Oct 2 2025 // Uber is not liable for the sexual assault of a woman who said she was attacked by her driver on a ride she ordered from the ridesharing app, a California jury said on Tuesday, according to an attorney for the plaintiff. At...
NLRB Withdraws Claims That Apple CEO Violated Workers’ Rights
Oct 1 2025 // The US labor board has abandoned its allegations that Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook violated federal labor law, one of many cases where the agency is adopting a more business-friendly approach under President...
Viewpoint: Enhancing Digital Claims With Behavioral Science
Sep 24 2025 // The P/C insurance industry stands at a critical inflection point. Customer expectations, reshaped by their seamless digital experiences with companies like Amazon and Apple, are pushing insurers to transform quickly. With...
Reviving RadioShack Online Turned Into Ponzi Scheme, SEC Claims
Sep 24 2025 // A company that snatched up distressed brick-and-mortar brands including RadioShack and Pier 1 Imports and promised investors big returns in a pivot to e-commerce operated as a Ponzi-like scheme, the US Securities and...
The Most Common Trucking Cargo Claims and How to Avoid Them
Sep 22 2025 // This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. Transporting cargo is more complex than just getting it from one location to another. Reduce your risk by implementing safety and cargo protective...
Maryland Insurers Must Disclose Use of Claims History for All P/C Lines
Sep 16 2025 // Maryland’s insurance commissioner is advising insurers that if they consider claims history in deciding whether to cancel or non-renew coverage, they must disclose this practice at the inception of a policy and at...
Medical Costs Double in California Comp Claims With Functional Restoration Programs
Sep 15 2025 // Claims associated with functional restoration programs in California’s workers’ compensation system averaged $234,003 total, 59% higher than matched non-FRP claims, a new study shows. A study from the...
