Elephant Insurance was recently among several Virginia businesses honored as a leading employer by a group of business organizations.

New Jersey officials have obtained five separate grand jury indictments, charging seven state residents with falsely reporting that their cars were stolen when they were part of a “give up” scheme to collect insurance premiums.

A father and son from San Jose, Calif., were recently arrested and charged with felony insurance fraud and perjury after attempting to collect $16,000 from an insurer in a false claim.

Hawaii’s legislators, who ended their annual session April 30, looked to the insurance industry to help recover from its budget deficit, an approach one trade association says will mean increased costs for that state’s businesses and consumers.

A Bainbridge, N.Y., man was found guilty of third-degree insurance fraud by a jury after arranging to have his vehicle burned to collect $3,800 from his insurer.

Beginning Jan. 1, Maryland residents will be paying more for auto insurance under a new measure signed into law by Gov. Martin O’Malley.

An Irvington, N.J., man who allegedly tried to get rid of his car recently got an indictment in return, accusing him of several crimes, including insurance fraud.

One day after being booked on insurance fraud charges, the police chief of Hackensack, N.J., was removed in his role overseeing the department.

An Upper Marlboro, Md., man who filed a lost wage claim with GEICO after being hit by a car was sentenced to probation and treatment after admitting it was a scheme.

After touting the numerous benefits of acquiring HomeWise Holdings last month, Florida-based 21st Century Holding Co. has announced that both sides have called off a planned merger.