
Storm Surge Risk Threatens Billions in Coastal Property Value Across 20 States
Over 6.4 million homes in coastal U.S. states face moderate or greater storm surge risk, with $2.2 trillion in potential reconstruction costs, according to 2025 Cotality data.
June 2, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Connecticut
Delaware
District Of Columbia
Florida

Warner Robins Insurance Agent Charged with Bank Fraud over Misuse of $220K in Client Funds
A former Alfa Insurance agent in Warner Robins faces federal charges for allegedly directing a client to withdraw $220K, which he used to pay others’ insurance premiums.
May 20, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Georgia

Insurance Leaders Gain Cutting-Edge Skills at CPCU Society’s In2Leadership Training in Atlanta
More than 200 insurance professionals gathered in Atlanta for CPCU Society’s In2Leadership event, gaining practical leadership training from University of Georgia faculty.
May 8, 2025
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Georgia

States Move to Require Speed-Limiting Tech for High-Risk Drivers
In response to rising traffic deaths, several U.S. states are advancing legislation requiring speed-limiting devices in vehicles driven by repeat offenders or high-risk drivers.
May 7, 2025
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
California
District Of Columbia
Georgia
New York
Virginia

Florida Senate Blocks Attempt to Roll Back Property Insurance Reforms
Florida’s Senate rejected a House effort to reinstate one-way attorney fees, preserving reforms that have reduced lawsuits and stabilized the state’s property insurance market.
May 5, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida
Georgia

States Move to Regulate Third-Party Litigation Funding Amid Transparency Concerns
States across the U.S. are advancing bills to increase transparency in third-party litigation funding as concerns grow over rising insurance costs and legal system abuse.
April 14, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Arizona
California
Georgia
Kansas
Massachusetts

Georgia Insurer Challenges $22 Million Jury Verdict After Truck Crash
A Georgia insurer is refusing to pay a $22 million jury award after a truck accident, spotlighting tensions between policy limits, tort reform, and bad faith allegations.
April 4, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Georgia

Georgia Moves Closer to Tort Reform with New Restrictions on Third-Party Litigation Funding
Georgia lawmakers approved Senate Bill 69, targeting third-party litigation funding and foreign investment in lawsuits, as part of Gov. Brian Kemp’s broader tort reform effort.
March 31, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Georgia

Texas Adjuster Admits to Multi-Million Dollar Insurance Fraud Targeting Georgia Church
A Texas public adjuster already serving time for insurance fraud in Louisiana and Texas has pleaded guilty to defrauding a Georgia church and its insurer after Hurricane Michael.
March 31, 2025
Catastrophe
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Georgia

Georgia Court Rules in Favor of Injured Worker Despite Prior Medical Misrepresentation
A Georgia appellate court ruled that an employer cannot use a worker’s prior undisclosed injury against them if the employer knowingly continued their employment before a subsequent workplace injury occurred.
March 4, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Georgia

Rising Insurance Costs and Severe Thunderstorms: How Convective Storms Are Reshaping Risk
Severe convective storms are a major driver of rising insurance costs, with hail, tornadoes, and strong winds causing billions in property damage. Understanding storm patterns can help insurers manage risk effectively.
February 24, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana

Georgia Woman Sues Fertility Clinic Over Embryo Mix-Up That Led to Custody Battle
A Georgia woman claims a fertility clinic mistakenly implanted the wrong embryo, leading her to carry and give birth to another couple’s baby. She later had to surrender the child in an emotional legal battle.
February 21, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Risk Management
Georgia
South Carolina

Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers on the Rise in 2023, IRC Report Finds
A new Insurance Research Council (IRC) report reveals that over 33% of U.S. drivers in 2023 lacked sufficient auto insurance, marking a significant increase since 2017.
February 21, 2025
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Colorado
District Of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky

South Carolina’s Liquor Liability Insurance Market Faces Deepening Crisis
South Carolina’s liquor liability insurance market has been unprofitable since 2017, with insurers losing $1.77 for every $1.00 earned. Claim frequency far exceeds neighboring states, intensifying concerns.
February 20, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina

Natural Disasters Caused $368 Billion in Damage Last Year, Aon Report Reveals
The 2025 Climate and Catastrophe Insight Report by Aon highlights how hurricanes, severe storms, and global flooding pushed disaster losses to $368 billion in 2024, exposing critical insurance gaps.
January 29, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee



