Homeowners across the U.S. are facing sharp insurance premium hikes, with Florida seeing the steepest increases, fueled by hurricane risks, fraud, and lack of competition.

A groundbreaking parametric insurance model is being used to safeguard surf ecosystems from environmental damage, starting in El Salvador, as part of a global effort to protect valuable natural resources.

The Federal Reserve's unexpected rate cut could boost insurance portfolios, while potentially increasing premiums and altering underwriting practices across the sector.

A Pennsylvania appeals court upheld a $2.3 million verdict for the widow of a mesothelioma victim, ruling that COVID-19-related court delays do not exempt defendants from paying full delay damages in asbestos cases.

In response to pandemic-era unemployment fraud, lawmakers propose solutions to improve fraud prevention and equity in UI systems, leveraging technology and data-sharing practices.

The Justice Department is seeking to recover over $100 million, alleging that the owner and manager of the cargo ship responsible for the Baltimore bridge collapse ignored critical electrical issues and cut safety corners, leading to the fatal disaster.

Business leaders are increasingly concerned about technology becoming obsolete due to rapid innovations like AI, while focus on cyber risk is declining, despite escalating cyber threats.

The U.S. property and casualty insurance sector posted a $3.8 billion underwriting gain in H1 2024, rebounding from a $24 billion loss last year, driven by premium growth and improved catastrophe losses.

Property insurance rates in the US have dropped for the first time since 2017, driven by insurers' return to profitability following lower catastrophe-related losses and stronger market conditions.

Insurance professionals are grappling with AI integration and outdated pricing technology, as revealed by hyperexponential's "State of Pricing 2024" report, highlighting concerns about skills gaps and future roles.

As AI transforms the property and casualty insurance industry, insurers are uniquely positioned to guide ethical standards, balancing innovation and risk management while collaborating with regulators.

The 2024 Global Claims Fraud Survey from RGA reveals persistent fraud challenges, with 74% of insurers reporting steady or rising fraud cases, emphasizing the need for enhanced detection and prevention measures.

A UPS driver was awarded $237.6 million in a racial discrimination lawsuit after a jury found he was subjected to a hostile work environment and unjustly fired. UPS plans to appeal the decision.

Software is helping injured workers track their recovery, shifting the focus in workers' compensation from cost containment to achieving faster, better outcomes that benefit both employees and employers.

Cyber attacks on U.S. utilities have surged nearly 70 percent this year, exposing vulnerabilities in outdated software and expanding infrastructure. Experts warn a large-scale attack could cripple essential services.