
Chinese Hackers Target Eight U.S. Telecom Firms in Espionage Campaign
A Chinese espionage group has infiltrated eight U.S. telecom companies, sparking federal investigations and raising cybersecurity concerns across critical infrastructure.
December 5, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Florida

Florida Matches Record Hurricane Landfalls in 2024, Reports Howden Re
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, marked by record Florida landfalls and extreme storm activity, ranks among the most impactful in recent history, Howden Re reports.
December 5, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
North Carolina
Tennessee

Homeowners Face Triple Disaster Risks and Insurance Gaps
Over 33,000 U.S. homes face extreme risks from three natural disasters, exposing gaps in insurance coverage and highlighting the urgent need for multi-peril resilience planning.
December 3, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Texas
Washington

Legal System Abuse: The New Name Driving Insurance Industry Reform
Insurance leaders at Triple-I’s 2024 Joint Industry Forum rebrand "social inflation" as "legal system abuse" to improve communication and drive legal reform for cost control.
December 3, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Kansas
Louisiana
Washington

Insurance Faces Data Challenges in Climate Risk Planning
Fragmented data sources and limited integration are stalling the insurance industry’s ability to address climate risks, experts emphasize at the Global Insurance Forum.
December 2, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Florida

Record-Breaking 2024 Hurricane Season Ends with $50 Billion in Insured Losses
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, ending with 18 named storms, saw record-breaking storms, including Hurricane Milton, which inflicted billions in insured losses across the U.S.
December 2, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
North Carolina
South Carolina

Florida’s Insurance Market Faces Collapse Amid Controversial Ratings Agency Claims
Florida regulators subpoena Weiss Ratings over claims the state’s insurance market is collapsing. The agency’s founder defends his warnings, citing widespread issues with unpaid claims.
November 22, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida

Thanksgiving Travel Expected to Break Records, Says AAA
Thanksgiving travel this year is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels, with nearly 80 million Americans traveling by car, air, and other modes, setting new records across the board.
November 22, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
California
Florida
Hawaii
New York
Washington

Rising Climate Risks Drive 13% of US Homebuyers to Consider Moving
Concerns about natural disasters and climate risks are influencing 13.7% of US homebuyers to relocate, with low-risk areas seeing faster home value growth for the first time since 2010.
November 22, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Texas

Sea Level Rise by 2100 Could Displace Millions and Damage $1 Trillion in Property
A one-meter rise in sea levels by 2100 may expose over 14 million people and $1 trillion worth of property to flooding, erosion, and subsidence along the Southeast Atlantic coast.
November 22, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Virginia

Emerging Trends in Liability Claims Reshape U.S. Risk Landscape
Liability claims are surging due to nuclear verdicts, evolving litigation trends, and the influence of AI, according to Allianz Commercial’s latest report.
November 22, 2024
Liability
Litigation
Technology
Florida

Jacksonville Insurance Employees Arrested for $1.14M Fraud Scheme
Two Jacksonville healthcare employees allegedly submitted over 40 false claims, defrauding their employer of $1.14 million from 2019 to 2023. Both face serious charges.
November 18, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Florida

Navigating Flood Insurance Challenges After Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Hurricanes Helene and Milton highlight significant issues in the U.S. flood insurance market, showcasing the gaps in coverage, private market growth, and lessons from Florida’s response.
November 18, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Flood Insurance Gaps Highlighted by Hurricane Helene’s Impact
The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene sheds light on the widespread lack of flood insurance, revealing critical challenges in accessibility, affordability, and risk awareness.
November 18, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Louisiana
Texas

New Climate Research Reveals Worsening Global Conditions in 2024
As COP29 unfolds in a year of record-high temperatures, new research reveals accelerating climate effects, from supercharged storms and wildfire deaths to a slowing Atlantic current, raising concerns about a range of tipping points.
November 14, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
North Carolina



