What Golden Retrievers Are Teaching Us About Wildfire Smoke Exposure
A new study on golden retrievers reveals how wildfire smoke impacts pet and human health, with implications for insurance costs, coverage, and long-term risk management.
August 5
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Property
Risk Management
California
Colorado
Oregon
Florida Health Officials Urge Caution After Raw Milk Sickens Over 20 People
Florida officials are warning consumers after more than 20 people, including children, fell ill from drinking raw milk linked to a single farm in the state.
August 5
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Florida
Florida Insurance Agent Sentenced for Premium Theft and Civil Misconduct
A former Florida insurance agent is now behind bars after stealing client premiums and facing multiple lawsuits, including a major Hurricane Ian-related judgment.
August 5
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Florida
Legal Tech That Fits Lawyer Workflows Improves Practice Without Disruption
Legal tech adoption improves when platforms align with how lawyers actually work—supporting tasks, reducing friction, and enhancing practice without added complexity.
August 5
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Tesla Held Partly Liable in Fatal Florida Autopilot Crash, Jury Awards $243 Million
A Miami jury found Tesla partially responsible for a 2019 crash involving its Autopilot feature, awarding over $240 million in damages to the victims and their families.
August 4
Auto
Liability
Litigation
Technology
Florida
Truck Crash Spills Thousands of Hot Dogs Across Pennsylvania Interstate
A mechanical failure caused a tractor-trailer to rupture along I-83 in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, spilling a load of hot dogs and briefly halting traffic in both directions.
August 4
Auto
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Pennsylvania
California FAIR Plan Faces Legal Action Over Alleged Smoke Damage Claim Denials
California’s insurance commissioner accuses the FAIR Plan of violating claims laws and misleading regulators over wildfire smoke damage coverage, sparking a rare enforcement case.
August 4
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
California
Colorado
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Launches ’Project Crypto’ to Make U.S. a Global Blockchain Leader
New SEC Chair Paul Atkins unveils Project Crypto, signaling a major regulatory shift toward supporting blockchain innovation and bringing crypto firms back to the U.S.
August 4
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
How Cyber Insurance Forces Tough Calls on Vendor Relationships
As cyber insurers push pre-approved vendors, companies face rising premiums or the risk of losing trusted partners—forcing a deeper evaluation of vendor ecosystems.
August 4
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Quiet Start to 2025 Hurricane Season May Be Deceiving as Forecasters Predict Spike in Storms Ahead
Although the Atlantic hurricane season began quietly, meteorologists warn that most tropical activity typically occurs after August 1 and that conditions are ripe for storms ahead.
August 1
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Louisiana
Former Insurance Agent Accused of Defrauding Clients in Fake Marijuana Investment Scheme
A former insurance agent in California has been charged with stealing over $1.8 million from clients in a fraudulent cannabis investment scheme called ‘House of Green.’
August 1
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
California
How Dog Walking Became a Common Cause of Injury and What You Can Do About It
Dog-walking injuries are on the rise, especially among women aged 40-64. From leash burns to falls, here’s how to protect yourself and why your insurance may not help.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Liability
Life & Health
Risk Management
How Allstate Transformed a $145 Million Loss into a $1.28 Billion Underwriting Win
Allstate reversed massive losses by refining its underwriting strategy, focusing on risk selection, pricing precision, and catastrophe readiness to deliver billion-dollar gains.
August 1
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Oklahoma Man Accused of Damaging TV Weather Radar Amid Militia Group Claims
An Oklahoma man is facing felony charges after allegedly damaging a TV station’s weather radar, with an anti-government militia group later claiming responsibility.
August 1
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Oklahoma
Texas
Insurance Industry Under Pressure as AI Data Centers Expand Rapidly Across the U.S.
As AI-fueled mega data centers multiply, insurers face mounting pressure to provide sufficient capacity and specialized coverage to meet soaring operational risks.
August 1
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Louisiana
Ohio
