
Fentanyl’s Impact on Road Safety: A Growing Concern for America’s Highways
As the opioid epidemic escalates, fentanyl’s presence in fatal road accidents underscores a critical public health issue.
March 18, 2024
Auto
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
California
Delaware
Maryland
New Hampshire
New Mexico

Rising Auto Premiums Linked to Natural Disasters, Inflation, and Social Factors
Auto insurance premiums are climbing due to labor/material costs, natural disasters, and social inflation, with industry challenges sparking rate hikes.
March 18, 2024
Auto
Catastrophe
Risk Management
Technology
California
Florida

Roku Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Accounts to Unauthorized Subscription Purchases
Over 15,000 Roku users were affected by a data breach, leading to unauthorized subscription purchases and account hijackings from December 2023 to February 2024.
March 13, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
California
Maine

Authors File Lawsuit Against Nvidia for Copyright Infringement in AI Training
Nvidia is sued by authors over unauthorized use of copyrighted books in training its NeMo AI platform, highlighting copyright issues in AI development.
March 12, 2024
Litigation
Technology
California

U.S. Shifts Strategy on Home Insurance Data Collection Amid Rising Premiums and Climate Risks
In response to climbing premiums and climate threats, the U.S. pivots from direct data collection to a collaborative approach with state insurance regulators.
March 11, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
California
Florida

Navigating Insurance Challenges in California’s Shifting Landscape
California faces insurance hurdles with outdated Proposition 103, hindering actuarially sound underwriting amid escalating natural disasters.
March 8, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California

Sierra Nevada Braces for Historic Snowfall and High Winds This Weekend
A massive storm is set to deliver 6-10 feet of snow across the Sierra Nevada, challenging records and potentially isolating communities with blizzard conditions.
March 1, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
California
Oregon
California Judge Approves Class Action Suit Against Tesla for Alleged Racial Discrimination
A California court allows nearly 6,000 Black employees to sue Tesla collectively for failing to address racial discrimination and harassment at its Fremont factory.
March 1, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
California

Southern California Edison Settles for $80 Million Over 2017 Thomas Fire Damages
Southern California Edison agrees to an $80 million settlement for the 2017 Thomas Fire, marking a significant recovery for U.S. Forest Service costs and damages.
February 27, 2024
Catastrophe
Litigation
Risk Management
California

Record Climate Disasters Highlight Need for Predict & Prevent Strategy in Insurance
The record-breaking climate and weather disasters of 2023 underscore the urgent need for the insurance industry to adopt a Predict & Prevent approach to mitigate financial impacts and protect policyholders.
February 26, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
Florida

Navigating the Complex Terrain of Data Privacy in Auto Insurance Claims and Repairs
With rising concerns over data privacy, the unauthorized use of personal information in auto insurance claims and repairs presents significant risks and implications for millions.
February 22, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii

Climate and Weather Challenges Escalate Risks and Costs for Organizations in 2023
2023 sets a record as the warmest year since 1850, with weather-related disasters costing the US $150 billion annually.
February 22, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
California
Hawaii
Louisiana
Washington

Tragedy Strikes Marvel’s "Wonder Man" Set Highlighting the Cost of Safety Overlooked
In the wake of a heartrending incident on the "Wonder Man" production, the entertainment community faces a critical moment of reflection.
February 19, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Swiss Re CEO Highlights Climate Crisis as Major Factor in Rising Insurance Costs
The CEO of Swiss Re underscores the need for fair risk valuation amid rising insurance costs, pointing to climate change as a significant driver of recent price adjustments.
February 19, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
California
Colorado
Florida
Idaho
New Jersey

Stanford Startup Outperforms Tech Giants in AI-Based Weather Prediction
A team of Stanford graduates has developed a weather forecasting model that surpasses traditional and AI-based methods, setting a new standard in accuracy and efficiency.
February 19, 2024
Catastrophe
Risk Management
Technology
California



