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Man Pleads Guilty to One of New York’s Biggest No-Fault Insurance Frauds Ever

A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to orchestrating an estimated $70 million fraud targeting no-fault automobile insurance companies in New York. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams reported that Bradley Pierre of Closter, N.J., pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery …

Trends in Auto Thefts Add to Rising Claim Costs

Vehicle theft rates continue to put pressure on the personal auto insurance market. CCC Intelligent Solutions said in its year-end report that the number of vehicle thefts in the U.S. increased 2% in the first half of 2023 after rising …

New York Fund for Injured Limo Drivers Wins Surcharge Fight

The New York workers’ compensation fund for black car drivers was within its authority to impose a 2.5% surcharge on noncash tips that passengers paid to drivers, a three-justice panel of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled on …

Louisiana Property Initiatives Are Meeting Expectations, Ex-Commissioner Says

Outgoing Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon said that two initiatives to address the state’s property insurance market are meeting expectations. Companies participating in the Insure Louisiana Incentive Program have collectively written more than 50,000 policies as of Nov. 30. Approximately …

Oregon Judge Refuses to Dismiss 2015 Climate Lawsuit Filed by Youth

A judge in Oregon rejected a U.S. Department of Justice request to dismiss a 2015 lawsuit brought by young people that alleges the federal government knew the dangers posed by carbon pollution but that it has continued through policies and …

Washington Commissioner’s Fines Include Order to Stop Selling Insurance, $50K Fine

Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler issued several fines for insurers, agents and entities in December, including ordering Zion Health to stop selling insurance illegally in Washington, fining the company $50,000. Kreidler’s office issued an initial cease-and-desist order to Zion in …

Lawsuit Says Compensation Delayed for Victims of Worst Wildfire in New Mexico History

A new lawsuit has been filed against the Federal Emergency Management Agency, alleging compensation has been delayed for victims of the largest wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history. FEMA is responsible for doling out funds to people who suffered losses …

Google Must Bargain With YouTube Worker Union

Alphabet Inc’s Google violated U.S. labor law by refusing to bargain with a union representing contract workers for YouTube Music, a federal agency has ruled. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rejected claims by Google, which owns YouTube, that it …

Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona Declares $15M Dividend

The board of Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona declared a dividend for its policyholders totaling $15 million. The funds are to be allocated among current members, with plans for it to be distributed in February 2024. The dividend represents roughly …

2024 Oregon Consumer Laws Include Protections for Homeowners Dealing with Wildfire

Consumer protections for homeowners dealing with wildfire-related issues, property contents coverage, personal data protection and prescription drugs are set to go into effect in 2024. The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, part of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business …

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