
Western Caribbean Faces Heightened Hurricane Risk Through Late October
CSU researchers forecast above-normal Atlantic hurricane activity for mid to late October, with a focus on the western Caribbean.
October 16, 2025
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Texas

Tech Giants Battle Over Who Verifies Kids’ Ages Under New State Laws
As states pass conflicting age verification laws, Meta, Apple, and Google are clashing over who should protect children online—apps or app stores.
July 25, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Ohio
South Carolina

How Georgia Can Tackle Rising Insurance Premiums and Loss Ratios
Georgia homeowners face surging premiums after back-to-back hurricanes. Lawmakers and insurers are exploring solutions to stabilize the market and protect consumers.
June 9, 2025
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Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana

Roof Resilience Is the Key to Lower Claims and Safer Homes
With 70-90% of storm-related claims involving roof damage, the FORTIFIED Roof standard offers a proven, cost-effective way to reduce risk and protect property.
June 4, 2025
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Property
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Alabama
Mississippi
Oklahoma

Storm Surge Risk Threatens Billions in Coastal Property Value Across 20 States
Over 6.4 million homes in coastal U.S. states face moderate or greater storm surge risk, with $2.2 trillion in potential reconstruction costs, according to 2025 Cotality data.
June 2, 2025
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Alabama
Connecticut
Delaware
District Of Columbia
Florida

Early-Season Hurricanes: Where June Storms Typically Form and Why Activity Has Increased
Although June is typically a quiet start to Atlantic hurricane season, recent years show a rise in early storm activity, especially near the Gulf and Southeast U.S. coasts.
May 28, 2025
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Alabama
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Texas

Neutral Pacific Waters Signal Potential Spike in Atlantic Hurricanes
With La Niña officially over and El Niño unlikely, the Atlantic may face an active hurricane season as neutral Pacific conditions remove key storm barriers.
April 21, 2025
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Property
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Florida
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Texas

Rising Insurance Costs and Severe Thunderstorms: How Convective Storms Are Reshaping Risk
Severe convective storms are a major driver of rising insurance costs, with hail, tornadoes, and strong winds causing billions in property damage. Understanding storm patterns can help insurers manage risk effectively.
February 24, 2025
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Property
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Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana

Starbucks Employee Attacked by Monkey in Drive-Thru
A Starbucks worker in Mobile, Alabama, was attacked by a pet monkey that escaped from a customer’s vehicle. Authorities are investigating, and the owner may face charges.
February 4, 2025
Liability
Risk Management
Weird
Workers' Compensation
Alabama

Health Insurance Fraud Case Resolved by Austin-Based Small Group Business
An Austin-based small group health insurer settles allegations of fraudulent billing practices, emphasizing the need for transparency and ethical standards in health insurance claims.
January 23, 2025
Fraud
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Life & Health
Risk Management
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana

Florida and Alabama Declare Emergencies as Rare Snowstorm Approaches
Florida and Alabama declared states of emergency as a rare snowstorm approached the region, prompting closures, emergency measures, and National Guard activation.
January 21, 2025
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Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida

Year-End Tornadoes Spark Surge in Insurance Claims Across Southern States
Severe storms from December 26–29, 2024, caused extensive tornado damage across 10 Southern states, generating over 2,700 insurance claims and highlighting a rising trend in extreme weather events.
January 6, 2025
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Property
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Alabama
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas

Rising Home Insurance Nonrenewals Reshape Housing Market Across the U.S.
As climate-driven disasters increase, nonrenewed home insurance policies are surging nationwide, impacting property values, mortgages, and economic stability in vulnerable communities.
December 30, 2024
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Alabama
California
Colorado
Connecticut
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Amazon Braces for Strike Threats During Peak Holiday Season
Teamsters union members in multiple cities threaten a pre-Christmas strike, pressuring Amazon to negotiate amid labor disputes over unionization and workplace rights.
December 19, 2024
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Workers' Compensation
Alabama
California
Georgia
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New York

Modern Building Codes Hold the Key to Reducing Disaster Costs
Modernized building codes can significantly cut disaster recovery costs, but inconsistent adoption across states remains a major challenge as climate risks grow.
December 9, 2024
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Property
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Alabama
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