
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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 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
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



