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On July 24, 2025, the Seventh Circuit Court made a significant ruling regarding Progressive Insurance’s methods for valuing totaled cars in Indiana. The court reversed a previous class action decision that challenged the company’s approach, which involved adjustments based on projected sales. The case originated with two Indiana policyholders, Heather Schroeder and Misty Tanner. They … Read more

Travelers Property Casualty Company is asking a federal judge to rule that it is not responsible for covering a significant $26 million dispute involving a failed energy system in Canada. The case was filed on July 23, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The lawsuit targets Wellons Group, Inc., … Read more

In 2024, legal service providers in the United States spent over $2.5 billion on nearly 27 million advertisements, according to research from the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA). This marks a significant increase in advertising across television, radio, and outdoor platforms since 2017. The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) recently highlighted this trend in an issues … Read more

Finys, a software provider for the insurance industry based in Troy, Michigan, has made two significant appointments to strengthen its leadership team. Tim Norman has been named chief growth officer, while Rishi Khetrapal will take on the role of director of finance. Tim Norman brings over 20 years of experience in insurance technology to his … Read more

A tragic accident at a metal-treating plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has raised serious concerns about workplace safety. The explosion, which occurred in 2024, claimed the life of one worker and left three others injured. The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released a report detailing the incident and highlighting significant safety failures at … Read more

Volunteering to coach youth sports is a wonderful way to give back to the community. Coaches help kids learn the basics of the game, build their confidence, and foster teamwork. However, it’s important to understand that there are risks involved, even for volunteers. Accidents can happen during practices or games. Whether it’s a collision between … Read more

The Hanover Insurance Group has introduced a new digital tool called Workers’ Comp Advantage, aimed at making it easier for independent agents to quote and bind workers’ compensation insurance for small businesses. This launch took place on July 25, 2025, and is part of Hanover’s effort to modernize the small commercial insurance process. Available on … Read more

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has wrapped up its investigation into Globe Life Inc. without taking any enforcement action. This news came on July 25, more than a year after the company faced serious allegations from short sellers claiming fraudulent insurance practices. Globe Life received a confirmation letter from the SEC, indicating that … Read more

GEICO is taking legal action against a Brooklyn pharmacy, claiming it submitted over $3.5 million in fraudulent claims related to New York’s No-Fault auto insurance system. The lawsuit, filed on July 22 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, names Best Care Pharmacy and its owners, Maksym Fedotov and Ilya … Read more

Taylor Oswald, a well-known provider of insurance services, is moving its corporate headquarters to a new location in Cleveland. This move marks a significant change for the company as it will now share space with its partner, Oswald Companies, at Oswald Tower on the East Bank of the Flats. The new headquarters will be three … Read more