Lithium-ion batteries pose increasing fire and environmental risks during natural disasters, prompting insurers, governments, and consumers to rethink safety and response strategies.

Global demand for data centers is driving construction growth, but rising costs, labor shortages, and climate risks are reshaping insurance pricing and underwriting strategies.

Safelite and a former employee reached a $31 million settlement in lawsuits alleging the company engaged in fraudulent billing practices for auto glass repairs and cleaning services.

A recent poll highlights the biggest obstacles to addressing the global insurance protection gap, with conflicting priorities, data gaps, and regulatory issues emerging as major challenges.

Over 33,000 insurance claims have been filed following the Los Angeles County wildfires, with insurers paying $6.9 billion to date. California’s insurance commissioner has issued orders to expedite claim payments and prevent policy cancellations.

Thieves have stolen nearly $2 million worth of Nike sneakers from BNSF trains in California and Arizona in a series of well-coordinated heists since last March. Despite multiple arrests, including a suspected ringleader, the thefts persist.

As extreme weather events grow in frequency and severity, insurers must adapt through innovation, risk modeling, and new risk transfer strategies to remain viable.

A former police officer and current attorney is accused of orchestrating an insurance fraud scheme involving inflated art valuations and false police reports.

A new AI-driven study by ZestyAI finds that $2.15 trillion worth of U.S. residential property is at high risk of wildfire damage, affecting millions of homes beyond historically fire-prone regions.

Chegg, an online education company, has sued Google, alleging that its AI-generated search overviews undermine publishers by reducing traffic and profits, harming digital content creators.

Two California residents filed a class action lawsuit against Apple, alleging the company misrepresented the health risks of PFAS chemicals used in its Apple Watch bands.

A fraudulent tow truck scheme is spreading across California, with scammers seizing vehicles after crashes and demanding excessive fees before releasing them to owners.

Overlooking excluded risks in exposure management can lead to financial strain for insurers. A proactive approach helps mitigate costs from non-indemnifiable claims.

With climate disasters becoming more frequent and severe, insurers must shift from compensation to prevention, using technology and data to reduce risks before catastrophe strikes.

Allstate anticipates recovering $900 million through its reinsurance program after estimating $2 billion in gross losses from the Los Angeles wildfires. This will result in a net loss of $1.1 billion for the insurer.