How Inflation, Litigation, and Talent Shortages Are Reshaping Specialty Insurance Claims
A recent report from Argo Group highlights three converging forces shaping the future of specialty insurance: inflation, litigation volatility, and a deepening talent gap.
October 7, 2025
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Underwriting
Florida
Georgia
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
Underwriting Profit Triples for U.S. Property/Casualty Insurers in Early 2025 Despite Mixed Income
The U.S. P/C insurance industry posted a $11.5B underwriting gain in H1 2025, aided by fewer Q2 catastrophes, despite a sharp decline in investment-driven net income.
September 4, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Underwriting
California
Georgia
Texas
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
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
Rising Litigation Costs and Tort Reform Momentum Shape Liability Claims in 2025
Tort reform efforts in states like Georgia and Florida are reshaping the liability claims landscape in 2025, as litigation costs soar and attorney involvement rises rapidly.
August 1, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
California
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Georgia Countertop Manufacturer Fined for Exposing Workers to Dangerous Silica Dust
OSHA cited Brazilian Stone Design LLC with seven serious violations after determining employees were exposed to unsafe levels of respirable crystalline silica on the job.
July 12, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Georgia
How Georgia Can Tackle Rising Insurance Premiums and Loss Ratios
Georgia homeowners face surging premiums after back-to-back hurricanes. Lawmakers and insurers are exploring solutions to stabilize the market and protect consumers.
June 9, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
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
