Texas Adjuster Admits to Multi-Million Dollar Insurance Fraud Targeting Georgia Church
A Texas public adjuster already serving time for insurance fraud in Louisiana and Texas has pleaded guilty to defrauding a Georgia church and its insurer after Hurricane Michael.
March 31
Catastrophe
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Georgia
Weather Balloon Cuts Threaten Forecast Accuracy Amid Severe Season
National Weather Service balloon launch reductions, blamed on Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff cuts, threaten forecast accuracy during severe weather season, raising concerns for claims adjusters.
March 25
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Colorado
Maine
Nebraska
New York
South Dakota
Gen Z’s Mortgage Risk: Climate Change & Insurance Costs
Rising insurance premiums and climate-related disasters are forcing Gen Z to scrutinize weather patterns before buying homes, reshaping the American Dream.
March 25
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Texas
Millions of Homes Across the US Remain Uninsured Despite Growing Disaster Risks
A LendingTree study reveals that over 11 million U.S. homes lack insurance coverage, with the highest rates in disaster-prone states and metros, leaving homeowners financially exposed.
March 24
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
How Lithium-Ion Batteries Amplify Risk During Natural Disasters
Lithium-ion batteries pose increasing fire and environmental risks during natural disasters, prompting insurers, governments, and consumers to rethink safety and response strategies.
March 24
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
Florida
Construction Industry Faces Rising Insurance Risks Amid Data Center Boom and Labor Shortages
Global demand for data centers is driving construction growth, but rising costs, labor shortages, and climate risks are reshaping insurance pricing and underwriting strategies.
March 24
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
Kentucky Grants Temporary Registration for Unlicensed Adjusters After Severe Storms
Following tornadoes and severe storms on March 15, Kentucky is allowing unlicensed emergency adjusters to temporarily register and operate in three affected counties.
March 20
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Kentucky
Tornado Strikes Florida TV Station During Live Broadcast
A tornado touched down near Orlando, Florida, striking a TV station during a live weather broadcast. Meteorologist Brooks Garner stayed on air as the storm passed over the studio.
March 11
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Maryland Wildfires Decline in 2024, Falling Below Recent Averages
Maryland saw 165 wildfires in 2024, burning 953.4 acres. Arson was the leading cause, while the Eastern region had the most fires and acres burned. Learn more about key trends.
March 7
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Maryland
Key Barriers to Closing the Insurance Protection Gap Identified in Industry Poll
A recent poll highlights the biggest obstacles to addressing the global insurance protection gap, with conflicting priorities, data gaps, and regulatory issues emerging as major challenges.
March 7
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
California
Insurers Pay Nearly $7 Billion for Los Angeles County Wildfire Claims
Over 33,000 insurance claims have been filed following the Los Angeles County wildfires, with insurers paying $6.9 billion to date. California’s insurance commissioner has issued orders to expedite claim payments and prevent policy cancellations.
March 7
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Insurance Industry Grapples with Escalating Natural Disaster Risks
As extreme weather events grow in frequency and severity, insurers must adapt through innovation, risk modeling, and new risk transfer strategies to remain viable.
March 5
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
AI Analysis Reveals $2.15 Trillion in US Property at Risk from Wildfires
A new AI-driven study by ZestyAI finds that $2.15 trillion worth of U.S. residential property is at high risk of wildfire damage, affecting millions of homes beyond historically fire-prone regions.
February 27
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Underwriting
California
Colorado
Kentucky
North Carolina
South Dakota
How AI and IoT Are Transforming Risk Management
AI, IoT, and blockchain are revolutionizing risk management by enabling insurers to predict and prevent losses, reducing costs and improving safety through real-time data analysis.
February 26
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Heavy Snowfall Causes Roof Collapses Across Central New York
Oswego County officials report at least 26 roof collapses following record snowfall, prompting emergency measures and rescue efforts as structural risks continue to rise.
February 24
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
New York
