Weather Balloon Cuts Challenge Forecasting Capabilities and Emergency Readiness
NOAA staffing shortages have forced a pause in weather balloon launches at key U.S. locations, raising concerns about storm forecasting and community resilience.
April 30, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Nebraska
South Dakota
Idaho Pushes Home Hardening Efforts to Curb Wildfire Risks and Stabilize Insurance Market
Idaho promotes voluntary home hardening measures to reduce wildfire risk, retain insurers, and keep homeowners’ insurance costs manageable across the state.
April 29, 2025
California
Florida
Idaho
Oregon
Woman Sentenced to Prison for $650,000 Crop Insurance Fraud Scheme
Jatinderjeet ‘Jyoti’ Sihota will serve one year in prison for orchestrating a crop insurance fraud scheme that led to over $650,000 in fraudulent payouts in California.
April 29, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
California
Warner Bros. Discovery Wins Dismissal of Superman Copyright Lawsuit Ahead of Movie Release
A U.S. judge dismissed a copyright lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery involving Superman’s international rights, clearing legal hurdles before the new film’s July release.
April 29, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
New York
Natural Catastrophe Insurance Losses Could Hit $145 Billion in 2025 as Peak Loss Risk Grows
Global catastrophe insurance losses are projected to grow steadily, with a 1-in-10 chance of topping $300 billion in 2025, driven by climate change, urbanization, and rising exposure values.
April 29, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Federal Court Rules Health Insurers in New Mexico Do Not Have to Cover Medical Marijuana Costs
A federal court ruled that New Mexico health insurers are not obligated to cover medical marijuana, highlighting conflicts between state mandates and federal regulations.
April 28, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
New Mexico
2025 Southeast Texas Hurricane Guide Released for Upcoming Season
The National Weather Service Houston/Galveston office has published the 2025 Hurricane and Severe Weather Guide, offering Southeast Texas residents crucial preparedness tips for the season ahead.
April 28, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Texas
States in Hurricane Zones Face Bigger Disaster Costs as Federal Support Shrinks
States like Maryland are preparing for a busier hurricane season with fewer FEMA resources after nationwide cuts to disaster mitigation funding and staffing.
April 28, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Maryland
Four Charged in Southern California Workers Compensation Fraud Scheme
California officials charged four people with felony conspiracy and unlawful referrals in a $14.5 million workers’ compensation fraud scheme targeting Spanish-speaking workers.
April 28, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
California
How Property and Casualty Insurers Can Combat Fraud with AI-Driven Multimodal Technologies
Property and casualty insurers can leverage AI-powered multimodal fraud detection to protect their bottom lines, lower costs for policyholders, and reduce fraudulent claims.
April 28, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
Technology
Final Defendant Receives Sentencing in $300K Pennsylvania Auto Insurance Fraud Case
Three individuals sentenced for running a Cumberland County auto insurance scam involving identity theft, fraudulent claims, and over $300,000 in illegal payouts.
April 28, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Pennsylvania
Georgia Fraud Investigation Results in Over 180 Felony Charges Against Eight Individuals
Authorities in Chatham County charged eight people with over 180 felonies after they allegedly used an elderly victim’s personal information to commit identity theft and insurance fraud.
April 28, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
North Carolina
Trump Administration Eases Crash Reporting Rules for Partial Self-Driving Cars, Boosting Tesla
New federal rules will reduce crash reporting requirements for Level 2 self-driving vehicles, a change expected to benefit Tesla while raising transparency concerns.
April 28, 2025
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Vehicle Thefts Drop to Historic Low in 2024
The U.S. saw fewer than one million vehicle thefts in 2024—a 16.7% drop from 2023 and the biggest decline in four decades, with Kia and Hyundai models leading theft stats.
April 23, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Property
Risk Management
How Certificates of Insurance Help Fight Freight Fraud in the Supply Chain
Freight fraud is rising, costing companies millions. Requiring and verifying certificates of insurance is proving vital for reducing risk and increasing trust across the supply chain.
April 23, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Iowa
Nevada
