
Predictive AI in Commercial Auto Cuts Collision Frequency by Up to 60%
Real-time driver behavior data is helping insurers reduce collision frequency, lower severity, and strengthen underwriting decisions before a claim occurs.
February 12
Auto
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting

Winter Storm Fern Losses Could Reach $4B, Verisk Estimates
Freeze-related property damage and power outages across 14 states are driving insured losses that could make Fern one of the costliest winter storms on record.
February 4
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

2026 P/C Market Forecast: Competition Rises, Combined Ratios Improve, AI Expands
Fitch expects broader P/C softening in 2026, while Morningstar says casualty pricing will stay out of step due to litigation and severity. Early earnings-call commentary shows carriers leaning on portfolio mix, disciplined underwriting, and AI tools to protect margins.
February 4
Auto
Catastrophe
Excess & Surplus Lines
Insurance Industry
Litigation

Deep Freeze Hits Southeast With Snowstorms, Widespread Claims, and Florida Crop Risk
A prolonged Arctic outbreak brings snow, crashes, power outages, and freeze losses across the Southeast, raising claim concerns from auto accidents to Florida citrus damage.
February 2
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Jersey
North Carolina

State Farm Reports 1,200+ Claims as Winter Storm Fern Triggers Frozen Pipe and Tree Damage
Frozen pipes, downed trees, and power outages are expected to drive additional property and auto claims as extreme cold persists across the Central and Eastern US.
January 28
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

Ice Storm Strains US Power Grids as Blackout Risks Rise From Texas to New England
Grid operators warn of record winter demand and prolonged outages as ice damage, extreme cold, and emergency measures collide across multiple regions.
January 26
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Connecticut
District Of Columbia
Illinois
Louisiana
Maine

Winter Storm Threatens Power Outages, Travel Disruptions Across Large Swath of U.S.
Ice and heavy snow from Texas to the Northeast could trigger widespread outages, dangerous travel, and a surge in property and auto claims.
January 23
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

Tort Reform Spurs Auto Rate Decreases Across Louisiana Insurance Market
State regulators report more than 20 auto insurance rate decreases since mid-2025, citing reduced litigation and lessons from Florida’s reform-driven market recovery.
January 19
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana

Why Casualty Claims Are Harder to Settle in 2026 Despite Market Stabilization
Rates may be leveling off, but jury behavior, litigation funding, and documentation demands continue to drive claim severity and settlement complexity heading into 2026.
January 12
Auto
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Property
California
Illinois
New York
Texas

P/C Industry Nets $34.9B Underwriting Gain as Cat Losses Ease in 2025
AM Best reports a sharp recovery in P/C insurer profitability for 2025, helped by lower catastrophe losses and improved reserve development.
December 29, 2025
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Liability
Property

Top Holiday Risks Driving Property and Auto Insurance Claims
Frozen pipes, kitchen fires, icy walkways, and parking lot crashes make winter the busiest season for property and auto insurance claims. Here’s how adjusters can prepare.
December 22, 2025
Auto
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Alaska
Maine
Minnesota

Ford Recalls 272,000+ Vehicles for Rollaway Risk Tied to Faulty Park Module
Faulty park module in F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and Maverick hybrids poses serious rollaway danger. Software fix planned despite hardware flaw.
December 22, 2025
Auto
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Subrogation

Smarter Fleet Insurance Strategies for Growing Businesses
Discover how consolidating commercial auto insurance policies can lower costs, simplify claims, and improve risk management for businesses with multiple vehicles.
December 15, 2025
Auto
Insurance Industry
Technology

Fitch Forecasts 2026 P/C Insurance Results to Mirror 2024
Slower premium growth, stabilized catastrophe trends, and softening property rates are expected to shape a return to 2024-level underwriting performance in 2026.
December 12, 2025
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property

Winter Storms and Truck Crashes in Tulsa Raise Liability, Tech, and Safety Concerns
Freezing rain and ice turn Tulsa roads into danger zones for truckers. Insurance tech, liability disputes, and route risk maps shape the high-stakes response.
December 12, 2025
Auto
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology



