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
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
California
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Houston Power Outages Could Last Weeks After Deadly Hurricane-Force Winds
Power outages in Houston could last for weeks following a destructive storm with hurricane-force winds, leaving thousands without electricity amid soaring temperatures.
May 17, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Climate Change Boosts Extreme Weather, Increasing U.S. Flood Risks
Climate change intensifies extreme precipitation, escalating flood risks across the U.S. with significant increases in the Northeast and Midwest.
May 6, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Alaska
Georgia
Hawaii
Kentucky
Grand Jury Indicts Vendor for Alleged Large-Scale Insurance Fraud in Alabama
A vendor is facing charges for allegedly defrauding Montgomery city of over $400,000, with an indictment issued following an unrelated probe by the attorney general.
April 30, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Alabama
Alabama Entertainment Venue Faces Legal Challenge Over Wage and Tip Practices
A group of entertainers is suing an Alabama entertainment venue for $100,000, claiming violations of federal wage and tip-sharing regulations.
April 10, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
Damaging Storms Sweep Across the Heartland, Leaving Destruction and Power Outages
The latest storms bring a wave of destruction through the heartland, with the Ohio Valley suffering severe damage, power outages, and injuries.
April 5, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Experts Unveil a Blueprint to Combat Smartphone-Induced Distracted Driving
A groundbreaking report by GHSA and CMT offers strategies to tackle distracted driving, revealing the effectiveness of hands-free laws and tech-driven safety programs.
March 29, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Alabama
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Alabama Medical Fraud Scheme Leads to Prison Sentences for Four Individuals
A compounding pharmacy fraud scheme in Alabama involving kickbacks for unnecessary medical services results in prison sentences and hefty restitution orders.
March 25, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
Courts Still Grappling with COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Claims Amid Long COVID Concerns
As the pandemic ends, courts continue to evaluate COVID-19 workers’ compensation claims, highlighting the ongoing challenges of proving work-related long COVID disabilities.
February 21, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
Maryland
West Virginia
Massive Cheese Product Recall Expands Over Listeria Concerns
The FDA lists 57 products in a growing recall over listeria contamination fears, with an investigation focusing on queso fresco and cotija cheeses.
February 14, 2024
Liability
Life & Health
Alabama
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Alabama Supreme Court Upholds Broad COVID-19 Immunity for Healthcare Providers
The Alabama Supreme Court’s recent ruling broadens the scope of COVID-19 immunity for healthcare providers, even in cases indirectly related to the pandemic.
January 29, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Alabama
Tornadoes and Thunderstorms Cause Fatalities and Damage in Southeast US
A series of deadly tornadoes and severe thunderstorms wreak havoc across the Southeast, leading to four deaths and extensive property damage.
January 10, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Maine
North Carolina
Tornadoes and High Winds Ravage the South, Causing Extensive Damage
A series of tornadoes and high winds struck the South, including Panama City, Florida, leading to significant damage and emergency rescues.
January 9, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
P&C Insurance in 2023: A Year to Forget, but a Stepping Stone to Future Success
Exploring the tumultuous journey of the P&C industry in 2023 and its potential path towards recovery and innovation in 2024, amidst global and economic uncertainties.
January 2, 2024
Auto
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Alabama
California
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Inaugural Innovation Summit Steers Climate Resilience from Ideation to Action
To foster better collaboration and transparency, the Catastrophe Resiliency Council proposes an Open Industry Exposure Database for climate risk research.
December 4, 2023
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Risk Management
Technology
Alabama
Pennsylvania
