
Understanding General Aviation Insurance Claims: What Causes Rate Hikes?
General aviation insurance claims reveal surprising trends in accident types that drive up costs, including gear-up landings, prop strikes, and loss of control on the ground, all of which contribute to rising insurance rates.
August 29, 2024
Liability
Property
Risk Management

High Revenue-Based Crop Insurance Claims Expected This Fall
Many farmers may face revenue-based crop insurance claims this fall due to falling commodity prices, emphasizing the importance of proactive communication with insurance agents to meet crucial deadlines.
August 29, 2024
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

Tennessee Supreme Court Upholds State’s Workers’ Compensation Injury Definition
Tennessee's definition of "injury" for workers' compensation, requiring proof that employment contributed more than 50% to the injury, has been upheld as constitutional by the state's Supreme Court, despite a worker's challenge.
August 29, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Tennessee

Hailstorms to Produce Larger Hailstones as Climate Warms, Posing Greater Damage Risks
A new study predicts that climate change will lead to larger hailstones by mid-to-late century, resulting in increased damage risks to aircraft, vehicles, and buildings due to stronger thunderstorm updrafts.
August 29, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Ohio

North Carolina Supreme Court Rules on Validity of Homeowner’s Insurance Cancellation Before Fire Loss
The North Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ruling that a mailed cancellation notice met state requirements, effectively voiding a homeowner's insurance policy weeks before a fire destroyed the property.
August 29, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
North Carolina

Restoration Best Practices for Insurance Adjusters: Safeguarding Policyholders and Minimizing Losses
Understanding restoration best practices is essential for insurance professionals to minimize losses, protect policyholders' belongings, and make informed decisions when engaging recovery experts after incidents like floods, fires, or natural disasters.
August 29, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

San Francisco Tow Company Owner Faces New Federal Insurance Fraud Charges
The owner of multiple towing companies in San Francisco has been charged again with federal insurance fraud, involving staged crashes and fraudulent claims, just weeks after a similar case was filed.
August 29, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
California

NYC’s DCWP Secures Over $600,000 for Consumers Exploited by R.G. Ortiz Funeral Homes
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) has secured over $600,000 in restitution and civil penalties from R.G. Ortiz Funeral Homes for exploiting grieving consumers, particularly in Spanish-speaking communities.
August 28, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
New York

Coney Island Cyclone Closed After Mid-Ride Stop, Repairs Underway
The iconic 97-year-old Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster in Brooklyn, NY, has been closed indefinitely after a mid-ride halt caused by a damaged chain sprocket. No injuries were reported.
August 28, 2024
Liability
Property
Risk Management
New York

Atlantic Hurricane Activity Expected to Surge in September as Conditions Favor Storm Formation
Meteorologists predict an active September in the Atlantic, with up to 10 named storms potentially forming as reduced wind shear and dry air create favorable conditions for hurricane development.
August 28, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
New York
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
South Carolina

Navigating the Intersection of ESG Principles and Risk Management in Modern Business
Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles with robust risk management strategies is key to fostering sustainable business practices, improving compliance, and enhancing long-term resilience in a volatile market.
August 28, 2024
Risk Management
Technology

Increased Heat Levels Raise Workplace Injury Risks, Workers’ Compensation Data Reveals
A recent analysis by Colorado's largest workers' comp insurer highlights a 52% rise in workplace injuries when temperatures exceed 90 degrees (F), emphasizing the importance of heat safety measures for indoor and outdoor workers.
August 27, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Colorado

Fanatics Expands Lawsuit to Include Marvin Harrison Sr. in Fraud Allegations Against Harrison Jr.
Fanatics has amended its lawsuit against Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., now accusing both him and his father, Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison Sr., of fraudulently inducing the company into an agreement that Harrison Jr. allegedly never intended to honor.
August 27, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation

Simplifying Insurance: Why Clear Language Matters More Than Buzzwords
The insurance industry is ripe with innovation, but the overuse of vague buzzwords like "transformation" and "disruption" dilutes meaningful progress. A call for precise and straightforward communication can better serve clients, investors, and the industry itself.
August 27, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology

Federal Policy Conflicts Could Raise Flood Insurance Costs, Leave Thousands Unaware of Dam Risks
Conflicting federal policies hinder communities from accessing vital dam failure data, potentially raising flood insurance costs and leaving residents unaware of flood risks.
August 26, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Arizona
California
Colorado
Georgia
Minnesota



