Florida’s CFO Jimmy Patronis has introduced an emergency rule to improve the claims adjustment process, requiring adjusters to disclose changes to damage estimates and provide detailed explanations for any modifications, ensuring transparency for insurance policyholders.

Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, caused catastrophic flooding and destruction from Florida’s coast to the Southern Appalachians. Research shows climate change intensified its rainfall, winds, and flooding risks.

A proposed class action accuses Sterling Mets, L.P., the company behind Citi Field, of illegally collecting and sharing visitors’ biometric data using facial recognition technology, violating New York City’s biometrics law.

Perrier, a leading luxury water brand, faces a contamination crisis after fecal matter and banned pesticides were found in its wells. With production halted and millions of bottles destroyed, Nestlé’s management of the iconic brand is under scrutiny.

Ransomware severity spiked, driving a 14% increase in claims, while AI contributed to rising business email compromise cases in the first half of 2024.

A former insurance agent from Mission Viejo has been convicted on 90 counts of insurance fraud, theft, and elder abuse after stealing nearly $200,000 in premium payments and leaving 32 clients without coverage.

A cyberattack on American Water, the largest U.S. regulated water utility, has paused billing services and renewed concerns over the security of critical infrastructure.

A second minor league umpire claims wrongful termination in a lawsuit against Major League Baseball, alleging retaliation after he reported being sexually assaulted by a female colleague.

A Louisiana couple was allegedly targeted by a fraudulent contractor who caused intentional roof damage, misrepresenting it as storm-related in an attempt to file an inflated insurance claim.

As heatwaves and air pollution intensify, employers must adopt protective measures to ensure the health and safety of outdoor workers, reducing accidents and costly business interruptions.

The California Supreme Court ruled that public employers are not subject to civil penalties under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and are exempt from certain wage and break laws unless explicitly stated.

Improved underwriting results for personal lines in the first half of 2024 have reduced the performance gap with commercial lines, driven by premium growth in personal auto and homeowners insurance.

As climate change fuels stronger storms, the Saffir-Simpson scale’s wind-only focus is outdated. A refined system accounting for flooding, storm surge, and storm duration could improve safety and insurance coverage.

Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm expected to strike Florida, threatens to deplete U.S. property/casualty insurers’ catastrophe budgets and test global reinsurers’ limits, though most are expected to weather the storm without significant capital impacts.

The Waffle House Index, a quirky yet reliable gauge of storm severity, shows widespread closures across Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches, warning of significant damage and disruption.