US Natural Disasters Push Insured Losses to $80 Billion in First Half of 2025

Munich Re reports $80B in insured losses globally for H1 2025, largely due to record-setting wildfires in Los Angeles and widespread US storm activity earlier this year.
July 29 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management California

What Happens When Alcohol Voids Your Auto Insurance in Louisiana

A Louisiana court upheld an insurer’s right to deny coverage based on a BAC exclusion, highlighting how drunk driving can void auto claims in many U.S. states.
July 29 Auto Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Louisiana

Record Catastrophe Losses Continue into 2025 as Wildfires and Storms Surge

Willis reports that 2025 is on track to exceed $100 billion in insured catastrophe losses for the seventh consecutive year, with wildfires and storms driving early-year impacts.
July 29 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management California

Driverless Cars Are Redefining Auto Insurance and Claims Handling

As autonomous vehicles reduce accidents and reshape liability, insurers and claims professionals must adapt to new technologies, evolving risks, and rising consumer expectations.
July 28 Auto Liability Risk Management Technology

Insurers Refuse to Cover Meta in Lawsuits Over Alleged Social Media Addiction

Meta is locked in a legal dispute with insurers including Hartford and Chubb, who argue they’re not obligated to cover defense costs tied to social media addiction claims.
July 28 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Technology California Delaware

Hurricane Season Starts Quiet in 2025 but Forecasters Warn of a Volatile Second Half

The 2025 hurricane season has begun with minimal storm activity, but experts warn that conditions could shift dramatically, increasing U.S. landfall risks by mid-September.
July 25 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Florida

GEICO Takes Legal Action Against Brooklyn Pharmacy for $3.5 Million in Alleged No-Fault Insurance Fraud

GEICO alleges a Brooklyn pharmacy exploited New York’s No-Fault system by billing over $3.5 million for medically unnecessary pain creams and violating a prior court injunction.
July 25 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation New York

NYC Taxis Use Surveillance Technology to Fight Back Against Insurance Fraud

With taxi fraud costing NYC $1 billion annually, a new initiative is equipping cabs with surveillance cameras to deter scams and lower costs for drivers and insurers.
July 25 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Technology California New York

Connecticut Court Clears Rental Car Company of Liability in Ignition Lock Case

A Connecticut appellate court ruled that Enterprise had no legal duty to check online databases for license restrictions before renting a car to a driver later charged with DUI.
July 25 Auto Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Connecticut

Tech Giants Battle Over Who Verifies Kids’ Ages Under New State Laws

As states pass conflicting age verification laws, Meta, Apple, and Google are clashing over who should protect children online—apps or app stores.
July 25 Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Risk Management Technology Alabama Louisiana Mississippi Ohio South Carolina

Digital-Only Insurance Frustrates Older Policyholders as Many Still Prefer Human Interaction

A new survey finds nearly 60% of Baby Boomers prefer speaking to a person over using fully digital insurance tools, signaling the need for hybrid service models.
July 25 Education & Training Insurance Industry Property Technology

California Wildfire Claims Could Drain $21 Billion Insurance Fund Amid Investigation

As insurance losses from the Eaton Fire mount, California’s wildfire fund faces depletion, with scrutiny intensifying over Southern California Edison’s potential liability.
July 25 Catastrophe Litigation Property Subrogation California

How to Identify Hidden Solar Panel Damage

A recent CLM webinar explored how electroluminescence scanning helps insurance professionals detect microcracks in solar panels and determine damage causation.
July 25 Insurance Industry Litigation Property Technology

Smart Home Tech Shows Strong ROI for Insurers and Homeowners

A new study quantifies the fire risk reduction from Ting, an IoT fire prevention device, showing significant insurance claim savings and added value for both insurers and homeowners.
July 25 Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Technology

Liberty Mutual Reveals 25 Years of Workplace Injury Trends and Costs

Liberty Mutual’s 2025 Workplace Safety Index highlights how workplace injuries have evolved over 25 years, revealing costly trends and the impact of targeted prevention.
July 23 Education & Training Insurance Industry Risk Management Workers' Compensation
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