Kansas City Life Reports Q2 2025 Net Loss Amid Legal Settlement Accrual
Kansas City Life Insurance Company posts a $28.1M net loss in Q2 2025 driven by a $35.5M legal settlement accrual amid ongoing class action lawsuits impacting financial results.
Seventh Circuit Reverses Class Certification in Progressive Indiana Total Loss Case
The Seventh Circuit reverses class certification in an Indiana case against Progressive Insurance over disputes on actual cash value for totaled vehicles, emphasizing individual claim assessment.
Protective and West Coast Life Settle $80M CA Life Insurance Lapse Suit
Protective Life and West Coast Life settled an $80M California class action alleging failure to follow lapse notification laws for nonpayment of life insurance premiums.
Texas Supreme Court Defines Procedures for UM/UIM Bad Faith Litigation
The Texas Supreme Court clarifies litigation and discovery procedures for bad faith claims involving uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, establishing a stepwise process to manage costs and streamline UM/UIM insurance disputes.
Insurance Agents Face Personal Liability in TCPA Class Action: Matthews v. Senior Life Insurance Co.
Matthews v. Senior Life Insurance Co. case highlights personal liability risks for insurance agents in TCPA telemarketing lawsuits. Insurance professionals should understand compliance and risk management amid increasing TCPA scrutiny.
Judge Dismisses Humana's Medicare Advantage Star Rating Lawsuit Pending Appeals
Humana's lawsuit challenging its Medicare Advantage star ratings was dismissed due to incomplete administrative appeals. The insurer faces a major downgrade impacting 2026 earnings and plans further legal action.
Third Circuit Reverses Class Action Certification in Progressive Auto Total Loss Valuation Case
The Third Circuit reversed a class action certification against Progressive over total loss valuation methods involving Projected Sold Adjustments, emphasizing individualized claim analysis.
Lemonade Faces Class Action Over Extended Driver’s License Data Breach
Lemonade's delayed detection of a major data breach exposing 190,000 driver’s license numbers spurs a federal class action lawsuit, highlighting critical cybersecurity and compliance challenges for digital insurers.
Florida Appeals Court Limits Use of Claims Handling Delays in Insurance Dispute Trials
Florida's 4th District Court of Appeals rules limiting references to claims handling delays in insurance disputes, emphasizing compliance with documentation over bad faith allegations.
Judge Rejects Florida Blue’s Quest to Reevaluate Medicare Advantage Star Ratings
A federal judge denied Florida Blue's request to reconsider Medicare Advantage star ratings linked to Broward County's 2023 flooding, citing CMS's regulatory criteria for public health emergencies.