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#1 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...
#2 Bankruptcy Judge Rules Church Insurers Lack Standing to Contest Abuse Claims
Sep 10 2025 // Insurers that have not indicated they will pay claims from sexual abuse survivors currently have no standing to contest certain claims as they are being considered, a federal bankruptcy judge recently ruled in a case...
#3 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...
#4 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...
#5 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...
#6 Report: Ransomware Attackers ‘More Systematic,’ Claims Become Costlier
Sep 10 2025 // A portfolio claims analysis shared by Resilience, a cyber risk solutions company, showed the year-over-year average cost of individual ransomware attacks rose by 17% in the first half of 2025. The new report found that...
#7 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...
#8 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...
#9 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...
#10 Texas Cabinet Supplier to Pay $12M Settlement Over False Claims Act Violations
Sep 12 2025 // Allied Stone Inc., a Dallas, Texas-based supplier of countertop and cabinetry products, and its President, Jia “Jerry” Lim, have agreed to pay a total of $12.4 million to resolve allegations that they violated...
#11 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”...
#12 Massachusetts Settles Asbestos Claims With Abatement Firm, Supermarket
Sep 12 2025 // The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has reached an agreement with Compass Restoration Services, a Ludlow-based asbestos and lead abatement company, to resolve allegations that the company violated the...
#13 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...
#14 Leddy Named New CEO at Tampa-Based Ryze Claims Solutions
Sep 11 2025 // Leddy Tampa-based Ryze Claim Solutions has named Walter Leddy chief executive officer, effective immediately. Leddy previously was CEO of U.S. field services for Davies, an adjusting and insurance services firm. Leddy, who...
#15 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...
#16 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...
#17 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...
#18 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...
