
Antarctic Sea Ice Reaches Second Lowest Maximum Extent on Record in 2024
In 2024, Antarctic sea ice reached its second lowest maximum extent in recorded history at 17.16 million square kilometers, just above the 2023 record low, highlighting ongoing concerns about sea ice trends.
October 4, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology

Atlantic Hurricane Activity Predicted to Surge Through Mid-October 2024
Colorado State University forecasters predict above-normal hurricane activity from October 1-14, 2024, with an extremely high likelihood of major storms in the Atlantic and Caribbean regions.
October 4, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

Florida Insurers Face Fraud Allegations as New Storm Claims Loom, CBS Highlights Adjusters’ Concerns
As Florida prepares for new storm-related claims, CBS News’ "60 Minutes" investigates allegations by adjusters that insurers manipulated damage estimates from Hurricane Ian to underpay policyholders.
October 1, 2024
Catastrophe
Fraud
Litigation
Property
Florida

Carolina Residents and Agents Shocked by Inland Damage from Hurricane Helene
Insurance agents in Asheville, North Carolina, report unprecedented inland damage from Hurricane Helene, with widespread flooding, fallen trees, and road closures hampering recovery efforts.
October 1, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
North Carolina
Tennessee

Hurricane Helene Signals Emerging Inland Threat as Storms Retain Strength
Hurricane Helene’s unprecedented inland devastation highlights the growing danger of the "brown-ocean effect," a phenomenon that may allow future hurricanes to retain strength as they move further inland.
October 1, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina

Florida Homeowners Left Stunned by Altered Insurance Reports After Hurricane Ian
Florida homeowners, devastated by Hurricane Ian, discovered their insurance reports had been altered to significantly lower payouts. Whistleblowers claim widespread fraud, accusing multiple carriers of manipulating damage assessments.
September 30, 2024
Catastrophe
Fraud
Litigation
Property
Florida

Hurricane Helene’s Economic Impact Could Reach $160 Billion Due to Infrastructure Destruction and Business Losses
Economic estimates for Hurricane Helene project up to $160 billion in damage, driven by widespread infrastructure failure, property loss, business disruption, and long-term recovery costs.
September 30, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
North Carolina
Ohio

Helene Hits Florida as Category 4 Hurricane, Unveils Critical Flood Insurance Gap
Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic flooding from Florida to North Carolina exposes the serious lack of flood insurance coverage among homeowners, especially in inland areas, highlighting the increasing risks from extreme weather events.
September 30, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
North Carolina
South Carolina

Hurricane Helene’s Impact Pressures Florida’s Struggling Insurance Market
Hurricane Helene’s destructive force on Florida’s properties highlights the fragility of the state’s insurance market, with rising premiums, reinsurance challenges, and climate change amplifying risks.
September 30, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Hurricane Helene Causes Up to $34 Billion in Total Economic Impact, Moody’s Reports
Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm, leading to widespread property damage, power outages, and disruptions. Analysts predict total costs ranging from $20 billion to $34 billion, with insurance losses still being assessed.
September 30, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Strategies to Reduce the Impact of Wildfires: Lessons from the Lahaina Fire
Experts urge adopting fire-resistant building practices, fuel breaks, and structure spacing to minimize damage and loss in future wildfires, following the devastating Lahaina fire in Hawaii.
September 30, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Hawaii

Hurricane Helene Set to Hit Florida Tonight with Life-Threatening Storm Surge and 40 Million Under Warnings
Hurricane Helene, a rapidly intensifying Category 2 storm, is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Florida, bringing 15-20 foot storm surges and affecting millions across the Gulf Coast.
September 26, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia

Florida’s Insurance Market Faces Uncertainty as Hurricane Helene Approaches
As Hurricane Helene threatens Florida’s Gulf Coast, concerns rise over the stability of the state’s recovering insurance market. Despite progress, losses could still reach billions.
September 26, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Hurricane Helene Targets Florida with Powerful Storm Surge and Inland Flooding Threats
Hurricane Helene is intensifying as it heads toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, threatening life-threatening storm surges, widespread flooding, and strong winds that will reach far inland across the Southeast.
September 25, 2024
Catastrophe
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
North Carolina

Why Hurricane Helene Could Be One of the Most Dangerous Storms in Years
Hurricane Helene is forecast to intensify rapidly as it nears Florida, with major impacts expected across the Southeast, including extreme winds, flooding, and widespread storm surge.
September 25, 2024
Catastrophe
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina



