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Hurricane Helene Targets Florida with Powerful Storm Surge and Inland Flooding Threats

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

Florida Braces for Tropical Storm Helene as Evacuations Begin

Florida Braces for Tropical Storm Helene as Evacuations Begin

Florida residents are evacuating as Tropical Storm Helene intensifies. The storm is projected to become a Category 3 hurricane with dangerous storm surges along the Gulf Coast, prompting emergency responses.
September 25, 2024 Florida Georgia Indiana Kentucky Tennessee

Why Hurricane Helene Could Be One of the Most Dangerous Storms in Years

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

Hurricane Threat Looms for Gulf Coast as Atlantic Storm Intensifies

Hurricane Threat Looms for Gulf Coast as Atlantic Storm Intensifies

A developing Atlantic storm poses a significant hurricane risk to the US Gulf Coast, stretching from Mississippi to Florida. Forecasters predict rapid intensification as it moves north through warm Gulf waters, threatening major landfall.
September 23, 2024 Catastrophe Litigation Property Risk Management Florida Mississippi

NFL Teams Losing Millions in Cap Space by Skipping Insurance on Star Quarterbacks

NFL Teams Losing Millions in Cap Space by Skipping Insurance on Star Quarterbacks

The Aaron Rodgers injury and Jets’ decision to skip insurance on his contract highlight how NFL teams can lose significant cap space and insurance proceeds when failing to protect high-value players.
September 18, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management California Florida New York Ohio Pennsylvania

Homeowners Insurance Costs Surge Across the U.S., Florida Takes the Lead with Soaring Rates

Homeowners Insurance Costs Surge Across the U.S., Florida Takes the Lead with Soaring Rates

Homeowners across the U.S. are facing sharp insurance premium hikes, with Florida seeing the steepest increases, fueled by hurricane risks, fraud, and lack of competition.
September 18, 2024 Catastrophe Litigation Property Risk Management Florida Louisiana Texas

Florida Home Inspector Accused of Reusing Photos in 200+ Insurance Inspections, Costing $88,000

Florida Home Inspector Accused of Reusing Photos in 200+ Insurance Inspections, Costing $88,000

A Florida home inspector is accused of using identical stock photos in over 200 inspections, costing Citizens Property Insurance Corp. thousands in fraudulent premiums and reinspection costs.
September 13, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Florida

Investigators Sound Alarm on Fraudulent Water Damage Claims

Investigators Sound Alarm on Fraudulent Water Damage Claims

Insurance fraud experts warn about exaggerated or false water damage claims, often linked to home renovations and fake sewage leaks, aimed at inflating insurance payouts.
September 13, 2024 Catastrophe Fraud Litigation Property California Florida

Millions Under Flood Watch as Hurricane Francine Weakens, Brings Heavy Rains Inland

Millions Under Flood Watch as Hurricane Francine Weakens, Brings Heavy Rains Inland

As Hurricane Francine moves inland, millions from Florida to Tennessee remain under flood watch, with heavy rains and tornado warnings threatening areas across the South. Power outages and damage reports continue.
September 12, 2024 Catastrophe Litigation Property Risk Management Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi

Hurricane Francine to Hit Louisiana Wednesday Bringing Storm Surge, High Winds, and Flooding

Hurricane Francine to Hit Louisiana Wednesday Bringing Storm Surge, High Winds, and Flooding

Hurricane Francine will make landfall in Louisiana, bringing dangerous storm surge, high winds, heavy rain, and tornado threats to the Gulf Coast and southern states. Flooding may extend as far north as the Ohio Valley later in the week.
September 11, 2024 Catastrophe Litigation Property Risk Management Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi

Insurers Boost Use of RICO Lawsuits to Combat Staged Personal Injury Claims

Insurers Boost Use of RICO Lawsuits to Combat Staged Personal Injury Claims

Insurers and defense attorneys are increasingly turning to RICO lawsuits to fight fraudulent personal injury claims, with recent cases in Florida and New York highlighting the growing trend of staged accident schemes.
September 11, 2024 Auto Fraud Liability Litigation Florida New York

Roof Damage Claims Surge Nationwide Amid Extreme Weather and Rising Costs

Roof Damage Claims Surge Nationwide Amid Extreme Weather and Rising Costs

The surge in roof damage claims, driven by extreme weather and rising repair costs, is creating significant challenges for insurers, with increased fraud and evolving policy terms adding to the crisis.
September 11, 2024 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Alabama Arkansas Florida Illinois Minnesota

Miami Rehab Clinic Owner and Staff Face Felony Charges in Alleged Insurance Fraud Bust

Miami Rehab Clinic Owner and Staff Face Felony Charges in Alleged Insurance Fraud Bust

A Miami rehab clinic owner, along with two employees, are facing over two dozen felony charges after an undercover investigation revealed alleged insurance fraud and billing for unperformed services.
September 4, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Florida

General Contractors and Nondelegable Duties in Florida

General Contractors and Nondelegable Duties in Florida

General contractors in Florida face growing legal hurdles in apportioning fault to subcontractors due to the nondelegable duty of supervision, with courts increasingly placing full liability on the contractor.
September 4, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Risk Management Florida

Catastrophe Bond Market Surges to $45.6 Billion in Outstanding Capital

Catastrophe Bond Market Surges to $45.6 Billion in Outstanding Capital

The catastrophe bond market has reached unprecedented levels, recording $12.2 billion in new transactions and pushing total capital to $45.6 billion, driven by growing risk transfer needs.
September 4, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management California Florida Texas
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