Dockworkers Reach Tentative Deal, Strike Suspended Until January
U.S. dockworkers have suspended their strike after reaching a tentative agreement with terminal operators, securing a wage increase and agreeing to continue negotiations in January.
October 4, 2024
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Alabama
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Georgia
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Hurricane Helene Set to Hit Florida Tonight with Life-Threatening Storm Surge and 40 Million Under Warnings
Hurricane Helene, a rapidly intensifying Category 2 storm, is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Florida, bringing 15-20 foot storm surges and affecting millions across the Gulf Coast.
September 26, 2024
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Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Hurricane Helene Targets Florida with Powerful Storm Surge and Inland Flooding Threats
Hurricane Helene is intensifying as it heads toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, threatening life-threatening storm surges, widespread flooding, and strong winds that will reach far inland across the Southeast.
September 25, 2024
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Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
North Carolina
Lawmakers Push for UI Fraud Prevention While Improving Equity and Access
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.
September 18, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Alabama
Kentucky
New Jersey
Vermont
Hurricane Francine Risks $1.5 Billion in Insured Losses as it Strikes Louisiana
Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, with CoreLogic estimating insured losses at up to $1.5 billion, impacting residential and commercial properties across the Gulf Coast.
September 13, 2024
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Alabama
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Millions Under Flood Watch as Hurricane Francine Weakens, Brings Heavy Rains Inland
As Hurricane Francine moves inland, millions from Florida to Tennessee remain under flood watch, with heavy rains and tornado warnings threatening areas across the South. Power outages and damage reports continue.
September 12, 2024
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Alabama
Florida
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Mississippi
Hurricane Francine to Hit Louisiana Wednesday Bringing Storm Surge, High Winds, and Flooding
Hurricane Francine will make landfall in Louisiana, bringing dangerous storm surge, high winds, heavy rain, and tornado threats to the Gulf Coast and southern states. Flooding may extend as far north as the Ohio Valley later in the week.
September 11, 2024
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Property
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Alabama
Florida
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Mississippi
Roof Damage Claims Surge Nationwide Amid Extreme Weather and Rising Costs
The surge in roof damage claims, driven by extreme weather and rising repair costs, is creating significant challenges for insurers, with increased fraud and evolving policy terms adding to the crisis.
September 11, 2024
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Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Illinois
Minnesota
Tropical Storm Francine Set to Become Hurricane, Targeting Gulf Coast with Storm Surge and Heavy Rain
Tropical Storm Francine is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall along the Gulf Coast, bringing dangerous storm surge, heavy rain, and potential flooding to parts of Louisiana and Texas by midweek.
September 9, 2024
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Alabama
Louisiana
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Texas
Wood Pellet Plants in Southern U.S. Towns Linked to Health Issues and Pollution
Residents in predominantly Black towns like Gloster, Mississippi, report worsening health and environmental conditions since the expansion of wood pellet plants for renewable energy.
August 1, 2024
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Alabama
Arkansas
California
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Alabama Woman Charged with Defrauding College and Local Businesses of Thousands
An Alabama woman faces charges for allegedly defrauding insurance companies, a local community college, and businesses of approximately $77,000, according to a Houston County Grand Jury indictment.
July 30, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Alabama
Gulf Coast Disasters 2020-2021: Impacts and Lessons
Exploring the compounded impacts of multiple disasters on Gulf Coast communities from 2020 to 2021 and the lessons learned to enhance future resilience.
July 22, 2024
Catastrophe
Life & Health
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Insurers Gained $50 Billion From Medicare for Untreated Diseases
Medicare Advantage insurers received $50 billion from questionable diagnoses, including diseases like diabetic cataracts and HIV, for conditions that were not treated or didn’t exist.
July 8, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
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Technology
Alabama
Arizona
Florida
Georgia
Massachusetts
Farmers Insurance Addresses Adjuster Concerns Following Anonymous Letter
Farmers Insurance responds to claims of understaffing and overworking made by an anonymous group of in-house adjusters, following a significant increase in claims and workforce reduction.
July 2, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
California
Florida
Georgia
Tennessee
Lightning-Related Insurance Claims Soar in 2023
The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) reported a 30% increase in total claims value from 2022, highlighting the financial impact of severe convective storms.
June 19, 2024
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Alabama
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