William Oldham Mize, the mastermind behind a multimillion-dollar insurance fraud scheme involving staged accidents, pled guilty in Spokane Federal Court. The scheme spanned multiple states and involved numerous conspirators, resulting in over $6 million in fraudulent insurance claims.

Six California farmworkers allege they were fired for leaving work early due to unsafe triple-digit temperatures, sparking investigations into potential retaliation and heat safety compliance.

Residents in predominantly Black towns like Gloster, Mississippi, report worsening health and environmental conditions since the expansion of wood pellet plants for renewable energy.

NOAA recommends $575 million in funding for 19 projects to enhance coastal climate resilience under the Investing in America agenda.

The Park Fire in Northern California has grown to over 383,000 acres, making it the fifth-largest wildfire in state history, affecting four counties and threatening thousands of structures.

Homeowners insurance premiums surged by 21% from May 2022 to May 2023, largely due to severe weather events driven by climate change, leaving many homeowners with limited options.

The U.S. alleges that National General Holdings Corp. improperly force-placed insurance on vehicles financed through Wells Fargo for over a decade, causing financial harm to borrowers.

Directors and Officers of public companies face new challenges with SEC disclosure rules on cybersecurity and climate-related risks, increasing their potential exposure.

The HeatRisk forecasting tool, launched by the CDC and NOAA, is undergoing real-world testing as extreme temperatures stress many parts of the US, providing localized heat warnings to protect vulnerable populations.

After a decade of profitability, the US workers’ compensation insurance market faces new risks, requiring disciplined underwriting to maintain stability.

Rising climate-related risks and regulatory challenges are driving up home insurance costs, making homeownership more difficult for many Americans.

Fourteen NBA teams are accused of using copyrighted music in social media promotional videos without proper licensing, leading to multiple lawsuits by Kobalt and other music companies.

The 2024 Kiteworks report highlights the rising risks associated with the proliferation of communication tools, data exchanges with third parties, and inadequate governance, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced data security and compliance measures.

In wildfire-prone California, mulch can inadvertently create a fire hazard, prompting homeowners to consider safer landscaping alternatives.

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has requested a comprehensive study from the WCIRB on workers’ compensation claims for silicosis, aiming to better understand and support affected workers.