Give Hu Chi-yang a hand. After all, he needs one after allegedly severing his own to collect on his insurance.

A romantic trio from Vermont has pleaded guilty to arson charges. The two men, volunteer firefighters, face up to 5 years in prison, while the woman could serve 6 months.

A former Broward County, Fla. Sheriffs Office deputy was convicted of grand theft and filing a fraudulent insurance claim.

The 13th annual WIND Conference will be held Jan. 30 through Feb. 2 in Orlando, Fla. Claims Assistant Editor Melissa Stewart recently spoke with WIND Executive Director Michelle Griffin for a preview of the many offerings available this year.

Holiday decorations and foods present a host of risks for our furry friends and pocket books.

Hu Chi-yang stands accused of severing his own hand to collect on his insurance. He claims, however, that three robbers chopped his hand off to steal his Rolex and ring.

Hu Chi-yang stands accused of severing his own hand to collect on his insurance. He claims, however, that three robbers chopped his hand off to steal his Rolex and ring.

A $200,000 patio cover? Liberty Mutual didn't think so either. An investigation revealed the patio cover's actual worth, about $4,000, leading to insurance fraud and attempted theft charges for a Spokane, Wash. man.