Tag: insurance industry

How a Policyholder Took on USAA in Court and Won Big

Logan B.
USAA in Court

A Shocking Decision: $100 Million in Punitive Damages, $14 Million in Compensatory Damages Insurance giant USAA has landed in the spotlight after a Nevada jury handed down a monumental $114 million verdict in a bad faith lawsuit. The award, which includes $100 million in punitive damages and $14 million in compensatory damages, arose from its handling of a claim for policyholder Timothy Kuhn following a car accident in 2018. The jury’s decision underscores a growing tension between insurers’ claims-handling practices and their legal obligations to their customers, raising questions about…

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Jason Bateman’s State Farm Batman Parody Brings Humor and Star Power to Advertising

Angela Linders
state farm new tv commercial

Bateman Meets Batman in a Creative Spin on Heroics Jason Bateman has donned many hats in his illustrious career, from a money-laundering family man in Ozark to a sly fox in Zootopia. But his latest role takes a more tongue-in-cheek turn. The Emmy-winning actor stars in a new State Farm commercial where he humorously parodies Batman—but with a twist. Playing the hilariously ineffective “Bateman,” his version of the caped crusader might have all the gadgets, minus the charisma (or effectiveness). The ad reimagines Gotham City with Bateman zipping around on…

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Allstate’s $4 Billion Acquisition Comes with a Cybersecurity Crisis

Angela Linders
Allstate Cybersecurity Crisis

New York Sues Allstate over Data Breach Failures A new lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James has sparked renewed attention on the importance of cybersecurity, particularly in industries holding sensitive personal information. The case targets National General, a subsidiary of Allstate, accusing the company of failing to report a data breach and neglecting to implement reasonable safeguards to protect customer data. Here’s what we know so far and what it means for you. The Breach That Sparked the Lawsuit According to a recently published article on Reuters,…

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Texas Class Action Lawsuit Accuses GEICO of Failing to Honor Accident Forgiveness Program

Tate Ellison
Accident Forgiveness Program

A class action lawsuit has been filed against GEICO in Texas, claiming the insurance giant misrepresented its Accident Forgiveness program, resulting in significant financial hardships for some policyholders. The lawsuit, brought by Texas resident Christopher Cude on February 25, alleges that GEICO raised his auto insurance premium by over 91% following a minor, first at-fault accident involving his wife. According to court documents, Cude’s premium increased from $1,358 to $2,664 upon policy renewal, despite the fact that his policy included Accident Forgiveness, which GEICO promotes as a safeguard against rate…

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Why Insurance Companies Are Skipping Super Bowl LIX

Angela Linders
Super Bowl LIX Commercials

Super Bowl LIX: Why Insurance Ads Are Missing from the Big Game Super Bowl commercials have long been an event within the event—a parade of creativity, humor, and sometimes absurdity. Yet, this year, something curious is happening. For Super Bowl LIX in 2025, not a single property and casualty insurance company, including big names like State Farm, Progressive, GEICO, and Allstate, will grace the advertising slots. This shift leaves some wondering what changed in an industry once so eager to captivate America’s largest annual audience. The reasons, as it turns…

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How a Single Bill Could Reshape Insurance Regulation in America

G. Turner
Insurance Regulation

Congressman Troy Downing Introduces Legislation to Abolish the Federal Insurance Office Congressman Troy Downing, representing Montana’s 2nd district, has introduced a new bill, H.R. 643, in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at abolishing the Federal Insurance Office (FIO). The proposed legislation seeks to return full regulatory authority over the insurance industry to state governments, eliminating what supporters consider an unnecessary and duplicative federal entity. “The law is clear. Regulation of the insurance industry rests with the states, not big government,” Downing stated in a press release. This reflects his…

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Texas Files Lawsuit Against Allstate Over Alleged Illegal Data Collection Practices

G. Turner
Allstate data collection

Allegations of Unauthorized Tracking The state of Texas has launched a lawsuit targeting Allstate, one of the nation’s major insurers, accusing the company of illegally collecting and utilizing driver data without consent. This lawsuit, filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton, asserts that Allstate created an extensive “driving behavior database” using data obtained from over 45 million Americans. This database, reportedly developed by Allstate’s data analytics subsidiary, Arity, allegedly relied on tracking technology embedded into mobile applications without users’ knowledge. The complaint further claims that Allstate profited by leveraging this data…

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