NOAA's latest ENSO outlook shows warming Pacific Ocean conditions that could shape hurricane activity, winter weather patterns, drought risk, and catastrophe claims through early 2027.

Two Everglades-area fires have burned nearly 6,000 acres as crews work to increase containment amid dry conditions.

Small landscaping changes can redirect water toward foundations, increase basement flooding risk, and complicate homeowners insurance claims after heavy rain or storms.

Forecasters say exceptionally warm Pacific waters and a developing El Niño could push tropical systems farther north in 2026, increasing flood and storm concerns for Hawaii and Southern California homeowners.

Severe convective storms are generating record insured losses across the United States, forcing carriers to rethink underwriting, catastrophe modeling, and homeowner pricing strategies.

NOAA and the National Weather Service used Hurricane Preparedness Week to remind residents and insurers that flooding, storm surge, evacuation planning and post-storm safety remain critical concerns before the Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1.

Prosecutors allege misuse of California wildfire prevention funds, insurance fraud, and money laundering tied to a six-year scheme exceeding $100,000.

New data shows how AI gaps, cyber behavior, labor shortages, and employee stress are driving higher claims frequency, severity, and operational risk.

Early-season wind and hail events often bypass catastrophe protocols but still create complex, costly claims. Delays and poor coordination can quickly increase severity and cycle times.

State-backed incentives for FORTIFIED roofs aim to reduce storm damage, stabilize premiums, and improve claim outcomes across high-risk regions.

Drought, wind, and fuel conditions drive fast-moving fires in Georgia and Florida, raising exposure concerns for property insurers and adjusters.

Machine learning analysis shows millions of properties and residents exposed, with extreme damage risk concentrated in dense coastal markets.

A widespread staged-accident scheme involving attorneys, drivers, and recruited passengers inflated claims and exposed vulnerabilities in trucking and insurance litigation.

Prediction markets are attracting traders, scientists, and insurers, raising questions about forecast accuracy, data integrity, and risk pricing.

Warming oceans and rapid intensification are reducing mid-strength storms, increasing the likelihood of high-severity insurance losses and CAT exposure.