Man Dies After Losing Consciousness on Stardust Racers Ride at Universal’s Epic Universe
A man in his 30s died after becoming unresponsive on the Stardust Racers ride at Universal's Epic Universe. The attraction remains closed amid an ongoing investigation.
September 18, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Florida
Why the Atlantic Hurricane Season Has Suddenly Gone Quiet in September
Despite reaching the statistical peak of hurricane season, the Atlantic basin is unusually quiet this September, with no active storms and limited tropical development expected.
September 10, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
How a $100 Billion Hurricane Could Strike the US and What Insurers Need to Know
Major U.S. metro areas are increasingly vulnerable to $100 billion hurricane losses. This KCC report shows where it's most likely and how insurers can prepare for the next big one.
August 29, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Connecticut
Florida
Louisiana
Massachusetts
New Jersey
How Subcontractors’ Carriers Can Push Back Against Excessive Builder Demands in Florida Claims
In Florida construction-defect cases, subcontractors' carriers often face inflated demands from builders. Strategic defense can limit exposure to excessive defense cost claims.
August 26, 2025
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Florida
Key Loss Adjusting Trends Shaping Property Claims in 2025
Sedgwick's 2025 Loss Adjusting Insights Report explores the top nine trends-from tariffs and tech to legislation and climate change-reshaping property claims today.
August 25, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Technology
California
Florida
Hawaii
Illinois
Iowa
JPMorgan Must Defend Elder Fraud Arbitration Claim from Widow
A federal judge ruled that JPMorgan must face arbitration over claims it failed to prevent a widow's son from stealing $8.4 million from her bank accounts after her husband's death.
August 20, 2025
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
California
Florida
Massachusetts
New York
Hurricane Erin Threatens East Coast with Life-Threatening Surf and Evacuations Ordered in North Carolina
Hurricane Erin, now a powerful Category 4 storm, is forecast to bring dangerous surf and rip currents to the eastern U.S., prompting mandatory evacuations in coastal North Carolina.
August 18, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
North Carolina
Delivery Drones Are Expanding Rapidly as Safety, Cost, and Regulatory Challenges Persist
As FAA regulations evolve, drone delivery is scaling to more U.S. cities, though high costs, airspace safety, and privacy concerns continue to slow full adoption.
August 14, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Arizona
Florida
Georgia
Kansas
Missouri
Record-Breaking Insured Losses in 2025 Highlight Growing Impact of U.S. Wildfires and Storms
The first half of 2025 brought $84 billion in insured catastrophe losses, driven by U.S. wildfires and severe convective storms, making it the costliest H1 since 2011.
August 14, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Tropical Storm Erin on Track to Become Hurricane with Impacts Likely in Northern Caribbean
Tropical Storm Erin may strengthen into a hurricane by Friday, with potential impacts including high surf and rip currents in the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
August 14, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Florida Health Officials Urge Caution After Raw Milk Sickens Over 20 People
Florida officials are warning consumers after more than 20 people, including children, fell ill from drinking raw milk linked to a single farm in the state.
August 5, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Florida
Florida Insurance Agent Sentenced for Premium Theft and Civil Misconduct
A former Florida insurance agent is now behind bars after stealing client premiums and facing multiple lawsuits, including a major Hurricane Ian-related judgment.
August 5, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Florida
Tesla Held Partly Liable in Fatal Florida Autopilot Crash, Jury Awards $243 Million
A Miami jury found Tesla partially responsible for a 2019 crash involving its Autopilot feature, awarding over $240 million in damages to the victims and their families.
August 4, 2025
Auto
Liability
Litigation
Technology
Florida
Quiet Start to 2025 Hurricane Season May Be Deceiving as Forecasters Predict Spike in Storms Ahead
Although the Atlantic hurricane season began quietly, meteorologists warn that most tropical activity typically occurs after August 1 and that conditions are ripe for storms ahead.
August 1, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Louisiana
From Cold War Deals to Nuclear Verdicts Reclaiming the Insurance Lawyer’s Role
A Cold War prisoner swap led by an insurance lawyer reminds us that claims professionals still shape high-stakes outcomes-if we stay sharp, strategic, and proactive.
August 1, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
