
Winter Storm Triggers Deadly Avalanches Across Western U.S. During MLK Weekend
A severe winter storm brings a spate of dangerous avalanches, resulting in fatalities and heightened risks in the western U.S. during the long Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend.
January 16, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Idaho

Debate Arises Over Proposed Federal Catastrophe Reinsurance Program
The new federal catastrophe reinsurance bill faces scrutiny from America’s insurers, highlighting concerns over policyholder costs and insurance access.
January 15, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
California

Alaska Airlines Under Scrutiny for Continuing Flights Despite Warning Signals
Alaska Airlines faces critical questions about its decision to keep a Boeing 737 Max 9 flying over land, despite cabin-pressurization warnings, before a fuselage blowout.
January 10, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
California
Oregon

US Auto Insurance Premiums Set for Record Increase in 2024
As U.S. drivers brace for the highest auto insurance rate hike since 2018, with an average increase of 12.6%, financial pressures mount across states.
January 10, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Arizona
California
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia

State Farm Home Insurance Premiums Set to Rise in California Following Regulatory Approval
California State Farm policyholders face a significant premium increase, with high-risk areas expecting even larger hikes, following regulatory approval of a 20% rate adjustment.
January 8, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California

December Nor’easter and California Rains Lead to Major Losses in the U.S.
Severe December weather, including a nor’easter and California flooding, potentially costs millions in economic and insured losses.
January 5, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Maine
New Jersey
North Carolina

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, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Arkansas
California
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri

P&C Insurance in 2023: A Year to Forget, but a Stepping Stone to Future Success
Exploring the tumultuous journey of the P&C industry in 2023 and its potential path towards recovery and innovation in 2024, amidst global and economic uncertainties.
January 2, 2024
Auto
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Alabama
California
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi

Oregon Regulator to Probe PacifiCorp’s Liability Limit Request After Wildfires
Oregon’s utility regulator initiates an investigation into PacifiCorp’s request to limit future wildfire-related lawsuit liabilities, delaying the decision by up to nine months.
December 28, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
California
Idaho
Oregon
Utah
Washington

Activision Blizzard Settles for $54 Million in Landmark Discrimination Case
Activision Blizzard’s $54 million settlement with California’s civil rights agency marks a significant step in addressing workplace discrimination claims against the video game giant.
December 18, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Technology
California

U.S. Wildfire Frequency and Severity at 20-Year Low Despite Global Rise, Says Triple I Report
The Insurance Information Institute reports a surprising decline in U.S. wildfire frequency and severity, contrasting with global trends, as mitigation efforts show positive results.
December 14, 2023
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
California
Texas

Navigating the Shifting Landscape: Strategies for the Evolving Workers’ Compensation Market
As the workers’ compensation market begins to shift, exploring expert insights and strategies for agents and insureds in navigating these changes in 2024.
December 13, 2023
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
New Jersey
New York

Shohei Ohtani’s Unique Dodgers Contract Draws Parallels with Life Insurance
Shohei Ohtani’s novel contract structure with the Los Angeles Dodgers, reminiscent of life insurance payouts and Bobby Bonilla’s famous contract, sparks discussions on creative financing in sports and insurance sectors.
December 12, 2023
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Risk Management
California
Pennsylvania

Federal Judge Rules Elon Musk to Face Investor Lawsuit Over Twitter Buyout Statements
A federal judge in California rules that Elon Musk must face a lawsuit alleging his statements about the Twitter buyout created market uncertainty, impacting investors.
December 12, 2023
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
California

The Human Cost of Automated Health Claims: A Struggle for Coverage
Patients and doctors challenge a major insurer’s reliance on technology for processing health claims, highlighting a loss of personal touch and rising legal concerns.
November 28, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Technology
California
Washington



