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Millions Under Flood Watch as Hurricane Francine Weakens, Brings Heavy Rains Inland

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 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

DOJ Intervenes in First Cybersecurity False Claims Case Against DoD Contractors

DOJ Intervenes in First Cybersecurity False Claims Case Against DoD Contractors

The Department of Justice filed its first False Claims Act lawsuit under the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative, targeting contractors accused of noncompliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
September 5, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Technology Georgia

Federal Policy Conflicts Could Raise Flood Insurance Costs, Leave Thousands Unaware of Dam Risks

Federal Policy Conflicts Could Raise Flood Insurance Costs, Leave Thousands Unaware of Dam Risks

Conflicting federal policies hinder communities from accessing vital dam failure data, potentially raising flood insurance costs and leaving residents unaware of flood risks.
August 26, 2024 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Arizona California Colorado Georgia Minnesota

Majority of Hurricane Debby Damage Occurred Outside FEMA Flood Zones, Highlights Coverage Gaps

Majority of Hurricane Debby Damage Occurred Outside FEMA Flood Zones, Highlights Coverage Gaps

Hurricane Debby caused $12.3 billion in damage, with 78% of affected properties located outside FEMA-designated flood zones. The event underscores the need for updated flood risk assessments and broader insurance coverage.
August 14, 2024 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Florida Georgia Maryland North Carolina Pennsylvania

Georgia’s Auto Insurance Costs Surge, Now Among the Least Affordable in the U.S.

Georgia’s Auto Insurance Costs Surge, Now Among the Least Affordable in the U.S.

Georgia has become one of the least affordable states for auto insurance, with rising costs driven by factors such as legal system abuse, uninsured motorists, and increased litigation, according to a recent IRC study.
August 12, 2024 Auto Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi New York

Tech Giants Counter Delta Air Lines’ Blame Over Flight Cancellations

Tech Giants Counter Delta Air Lines’ Blame Over Flight Cancellations

Delta’s claims against Microsoft and CrowdStrike are misleading, say tech giants.
August 7, 2024 Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Technology Georgia

Hurricane Debby Hits Florida’s Big Bend, Promises Severe Southeast Flooding

Hurricane Debby Hits Florida’s Big Bend, Promises Severe Southeast Flooding

Hurricane Debby has made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, leading to potential historic flooding from northern Florida to the Carolinas, along with gusty winds, storm surge, and tornadoes.
August 5, 2024 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Virginia

Georgia Roofing Subcontractor Fined After Teen Falls from Roof

Georgia Roofing Subcontractor Fined After Teen Falls from Roof

JVS Roofing faces penalties for employing a minor in hazardous work and underpaying workers after a 17-year-old fell from a Pennsylvania roof.
July 29, 2024 Georgia

NBA Teams Sued for Copyright Infringement in Social Media Videos

NBA Teams Sued for Copyright Infringement in Social Media Videos

Fourteen NBA teams are accused of using copyrighted music in social media promotional videos without proper licensing, leading to multiple lawsuits by Kobalt and other music companies.
July 23, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Technology Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia

Insurers Gained $50 Billion From Medicare for Untreated Diseases

Insurers Gained $50 Billion From Medicare for Untreated Diseases

Medicare Advantage insurers received $50 billion from questionable diagnoses, including diseases like diabetic cataracts and HIV, for conditions that were not treated or didn’t exist.
July 8, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Technology Alabama Arizona Florida Georgia Massachusetts

AI Helps Cut Workers Comp Costs by Identifying Fraud and Difficult Claims

AI Helps Cut Workers Comp Costs by Identifying Fraud and Difficult Claims

Artificial intelligence is aiding insurers and employers in reducing workers comp costs by identifying difficult and fraudulent claims, but it remains a tool for claims handlers rather than a replacement.
July 8, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Technology Workers' Compensation California Georgia Massachusetts Missouri

Farmers Insurance Addresses Adjuster Concerns Following Anonymous Letter

Farmers Insurance Addresses Adjuster Concerns Following Anonymous Letter

Farmers Insurance responds to claims of understaffing and overworking made by an anonymous group of in-house adjusters, following a significant increase in claims and workforce reduction.
July 2, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Workers' Compensation Alabama California Florida Georgia Tennessee

Lightning-Related Insurance Claims Soar in 2023

Lightning-Related Insurance Claims Soar in 2023

The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) reported a 30% increase in total claims value from 2022, highlighting the financial impact of severe convective storms.
June 19, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Alabama California Florida Georgia Louisiana

Nuclear Verdicts Surge in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases: A Decade in Review

Nuclear Verdicts Surge in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases: A Decade in Review

A comprehensive study from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform highlights the rising trend of nuclear verdicts, their causes, and potential solutions over a ten-year period ending in 2022.
June 10, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Risk Management California Florida Georgia Illinois Missouri
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