When he was arrested on theft and fraud charges in 2023, contractor Ricky McGraw was held up as the poster child for Florida’s crumbling insurance market. McGraw was the “perfect example of the kind ...

In a world where contractor fraud toward homeowners has become increasingly polished and professional, knowledge remains the strongest defense.

OAK BROOK, Ill., Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the nation's leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing and combating insurance crime, is ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Rebuilding after two back-to-back storms has been a challenge for Tampa Bay area communities. Jimmy Patronis, chief financial officer and State Fire Marshal, launched a “Check My ...

A local contractor accused of faking storm damage is now facing criminal charges. Investigators for the North Carolina Department of Insurance set up a sting operation designed to catch roofing ...