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The $15 Billion Force Behind America’s Litigation Surge [Video]
Auto-Motor, Commercial Umbrella, Cyber Risk, EPLI, General Liability, Marine, Personal Umbrella, Professional Liability, Property
February 19, 2026 Frank Bria, Tim Fletcher
Region: North America
English

Third-party litigation funding is driving a surge in lawsuits across the United States, fueling a $15 billion industry affecting every American household and representing one of the biggest challenges in today’s Casualty market.

Watch Tim and Frank [10 min.] discuss:

  • TPLF origins and mechanism
  • High returns for funders
  • Impact on litigation and settlements
  • Concerns over foreign investment
  • Expansion into insurance lines
  • Legislative and regulatory efforts
  • Industry and public awareness

Source for mention of $4,200 U.S. Chamber of Commerce, i.e., the cost of the total tort system including compensation, https://instituteforlegalreform.com/press-release/new-u-s-chamber-study-lawsuit-system-costs-reach-over-4200-per-household

Frank Bria

Treaty Sr. Account Executive

Tim Fletcher

Sr. Emerging Issues Specialist