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Insurance claims industry news and analysis across litigation, fraud, AI/technology, auto, catastrophe, and policy issues.

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Red Flags Adjusters Should Look for in Truck Accident Claims Investigations
News•Feb 27, 2026

Red Flags Adjusters Should Look for in Truck Accident Claims Investigations

Adjusters handling commercial‑truck accidents must navigate a dense web of electronic logs, driver qualification files, maintenance records, and carrier safety scores. Red flags such as ELD violations, missing qualification documents, incomplete DVIRs, and low SMS ratings often signal heightened exposure and the potential for a nuclear verdict. With 15 major verdicts totalling $4.1 billion in 2024, early identification of these risk factors can mean the difference between a controlled reserve and a multi‑million‑dollar loss. The article outlines how evidence from regulators and reconstruction experts informs claim strategy.

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Marsh Awarded Injunction Against Former Employees Now With Howden US
News•Feb 27, 2026

Marsh Awarded Injunction Against Former Employees Now With Howden US

A federal judge granted Marsh a preliminary injunction blocking seven former employees, now at Howden US, from using Marsh's confidential information, soliciting Marsh staff, and courting Marsh clients for one year. The court found Marsh likely to succeed on breach‑of‑contract...

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Sedgwick: Five Industries Saw Higher US Recall Volumes in 2025
News•Feb 26, 2026

Sedgwick: Five Industries Saw Higher US Recall Volumes in 2025

U.S. product recalls surged to 3,295 incidents in 2025, the highest in a decade across five key industries. Consumer products led with 414 recalls, while FDA‑regulated food recalls hit 517, a nine‑year peak. Automotive and medical device recalls slipped modestly,...

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Court Sharpens Causation Standard in All-Risk Policies in Church Mutual Case
News•Feb 26, 2026

Court Sharpens Causation Standard in All-Risk Policies in Church Mutual Case

The U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that under North Carolina law an excluded cause must be the sole cause of damage for an all‑risk policy exclusion to apply, reaffirming the 1973 Avis v. Hartford standard. The decision overturns...

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Insurer Ducks Claims by Models Over Strip Clubs’ Use of Their Images Without Consent
News•Feb 26, 2026

Insurer Ducks Claims by Models Over Strip Clubs’ Use of Their Images Without Consent

A federal court in Massachusetts ruled that Blackboard Specialty Insurance Co. is not liable for a $1.9 million consent judgment against three strip‑club owners accused of using professional models' images without permission. The decision hinged on the fact that most photos...

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Claims Handling Breakdowns From LA Wildfires One Year On
News•Feb 25, 2026

Claims Handling Breakdowns From LA Wildfires One Year On

One year after the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, first‑party property claims are increasingly turning into legal disputes as insurers lag on replacement cost adjustments and customer service. Many carriers initially undervalued rebuild costs in California’s high‑price market, then froze allowances...

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UK Floods Raise Specter of ‘Mortgage Prisoners’ Across Banks
News•Feb 23, 2026

UK Floods Raise Specter of ‘Mortgage Prisoners’ Across Banks

UK banks are confronting mounting flood‑risk exposure as climate change pushes millions of homes into high‑risk zones. Nationwide led the way by halting loans to flood‑prone properties, prompting peers such as Barclays, NatWest, Lloyds and HSBC to map flood exposure...

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State Farm Adjuster’s Opinion Does Not Override Policy Exclusion in Sewage Backup
News•Feb 20, 2026

State Farm Adjuster’s Opinion Does Not Override Policy Exclusion in Sewage Backup

A federal appeals court ruled that a State Farm adjuster’s statement could not create coverage for a sewage‑backup loss that the homeowners’ policy expressly excluded. The Coopers’ Mississippi home suffered a backup in 2022, and although an initial adjuster said...

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Building Fortification And The Role of The Insurance Industry
News•Feb 20, 2026

Building Fortification And The Role of The Insurance Industry

The article discusses the growing focus on building fortification as a way to reduce future insurance claims in disaster‑prone U.S. regions. It cites 2025’s 23 billion‑dollar weather events and the Southern California wildfires of January 2025 as catalysts for resilient...

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Report: BMW, Ram And Tesla Had Some of The Nation’s Worst Drivers
News•Feb 20, 2026

Report: BMW, Ram And Tesla Had Some of The Nation’s Worst Drivers

A LendingTree study released in February 2026 found drivers of BMW, Ram and Tesla vehicles rank among the nation’s worst, with BMW posting the highest incident rate at 44.9 per 1,000 drivers. Ram and Tesla follow closely with 44.7 and...

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