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US Faces Mounting Losses from November Storms as Extreme Weather Intensifies

Early November storms, including tornadoes, flooding, and wildfires, caused extensive damage across multiple states, leaving insurers facing substantial losses and highlighting the rising frequency of severe weather events across the US.

November 11 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Arkansas California Missouri Oklahoma

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 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Alabama Arkansas Florida Illinois Minnesota

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.

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Springdale Business Sued Over Alleged Insurance Fraud Involving Arson

A Springdale company faces a lawsuit for allegedly setting their own building on fire to claim $700,000 in insurance money.

May 14 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Property Arkansas

Tackling the Rising Threat of Snow Melt Flooding

With snow melt floods posing a growing threat in the U.S., insurance experts highlight the importance of adequate coverage and mitigation strategies.

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Record-Breaking Hail Events Mark the Start of 2024’s Severe Storm Season

Over 660,000 properties were hit by significant hail during early March, surpassing 2023 records and signaling a potentially challenging year for insurers.

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Pennsylvania Water Authority Targeted in International Cyberattack Linked to Iranian Hackers

The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa in Pennsylvania faces a cyberattack, highlighting the vulnerability of small water utilities to international cybersecurity threats.

January 4 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Technology Arkansas California Indiana Iowa Missouri

The Threat of Tornadoes and Severe Weather Rises in the South

Portions of the South are facing the increased threat of severe weather and tornadoes this time of year. We are in the period known as the ‘second tornado season’ for many residents in the south. The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) urges residents, particularly across the South and southern Plains to stay vigilant.

October 5, 2023 Catastrophe Education & Training Property Risk Management Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kansas

Arkansas Homeowner Wins $1.16M Settlement for Tornado Damage Claim

A Cross County woman whose home was destroyed by an EF3 tornado packing winds of 150 mph that swept through Wynne on March 31 has settled a lawsuit with her insurer for more than $1 million after she accused the company of offering her more than $200,000 less than her home was insured for following the storm.

July 31, 2023 Litigation Property Arkansas

Hail Losses: June Storms Leave Massive Insured Damages

Severe thunderstorm activity from June 11-15 caused $7 billion to $10 billion in insured losses, according to a report Monday from data and analytics company CoreLogic Inc. This loss estimate includes damage to residential, commercial, and industrial property, as well as automobiles, but excludes damage to infrastructure such as roads, utilities and governmental facilities.

June 28, 2023 Auto Property Arkansas Oklahoma Texas

Bad Faith Claim by Arkansas Tornado Victim: Insurer Ignored Valued Policy Law

A complaint filed this week in federal court by a Wynne woman whose home was destroyed March 31 by an EF-3 tornado that decimated much of the Cross County city claims that her insurance company undervalued the coverage on her home by more than $200,000.

May 22, 2023 Litigation Property Arkansas

FEMA: No Doesn’t Mean No

FEMA has been doing its best when it comes to helping Arkansans recover from the March 31 tornado.

April 21, 2023 Catastrophe Property Arkansas

Intense Storms Last Day Of March: 50 Tornadoes And 32 People Dead

Parts of the Midwest and South devastated by catastrophic tornadoes will have almost no time to recover before another round of dangerous storms takes aim at hard-hit areas.

April 3, 2023 Auto Property Alabama Arkansas Delaware Illinois Indiana

Devastation After Deadly Tornado Outbreak In Texas, Oklahoma

New videos show scenes of devastation in the aftermath of powerful tornadoes that touched down in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas on Friday. At least eight tornadoes were confirmed by survey teams from the National Weather Service, and two of those have been rated an EF-3 with winds near 160 mph.

November 7, 2022 Auto Property Arkansas Oklahoma Texas

Measuring Up: Hailstone Size and Growing Damage Claims

Although spring storms leave quite an impression on the Arkansas imagination, the National Weather Service reports that the state typically experiences a secondary severe weather season in the fall or early winter -- two years out of every three.

September 13, 2022 Auto Property Arkansas