Independent Adjusters Face Industry Shifts Amid Quality Concerns and Carrier Changes
The adjuster community on Reddit discusses the evolving landscape of independent adjusting, sharing personal experiences and perspectives on industry changes.
April 5, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Damaging Storms Sweep Across the Heartland, Leaving Destruction and Power Outages
The latest storms bring a wave of destruction through the heartland, with the Ohio Valley suffering severe damage, power outages, and injuries.
April 5, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Man Acting As Adjuster Sentenced for Stealing Over $100K from Homeowners
A Canton man, acting as an insurance adjuster, was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing $108,000 from a couple after their home was destroyed by fire.
March 27, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Georgia
Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Healthcare Fraud Scheme
John W. Oxendine, former Georgia Insurance Commissioner, admits to conspiracy in a fraudulent medical testing scheme, facing sentencing in July.
March 26, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Georgia
Massive Cheese Product Recall Expands Over Listeria Concerns
The FDA lists 57 products in a growing recall over listeria contamination fears, with an investigation focusing on queso fresco and cotija cheeses.
February 14, 2024
Liability
Life & Health
Alabama
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Navigating the New Terrain: How States are Reforming Tort Laws Amid Rising Litigation Challenges
In response to the surge in litigation costs and nuclear verdicts, various states have enacted significant tort reforms to balance corporate accountability and economic growth.
February 1, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Sovereign Immunity in Bray v. Watkins, Clarifying Jurisdictional Questions
In a significant ruling, the Georgia Supreme Court emphasizes sovereign immunity as a key jurisdictional issue in Bray v. Watkins, impacting future legal proceedings.
January 19, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Georgia
Tornadoes and Thunderstorms Cause Fatalities and Damage in Southeast US
A series of deadly tornadoes and severe thunderstorms wreak havoc across the Southeast, leading to four deaths and extensive property damage.
January 10, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Maine
North Carolina
US Auto Insurance Premiums Set for Record Increase in 2024
As U.S. drivers brace for the highest auto insurance rate hike since 2018, with an average increase of 12.6%, financial pressures mount across states.
January 10, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Arizona
California
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hurricane Idalia Shifts Insurance Dynamics in the Southeast US
Hurricane Idalia’s devastation in Florida and beyond underscores the escalating challenges for insurers in a climate-affected world, demanding innovative adaptation.
December 18, 2023
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Former Georgia Agent Charged with Insurance Fraud and Forgery
A former insurance agent in Georgia faces charges for allegedly diverting a $3,500 premium payment to his personal account, sparking an investigation by the state’s insurance commissioner.
December 13, 2023
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Georgia
Glimmers of Good News on Climate (Finally)
Stunning declines in the cost of solar and wind power are rapidly adding renewables to the world’s energy mix.
November 28, 2023
Auto
Catastrophe
Risk Management
Technology
Georgia
New Jersey
The Threat of Tornadoes and Severe Weather Rises in the South
Portions of the South are facing the increased threat of severe weather and tornadoes this time of year. We are in the period known as the ‘second tornado season’ for many residents in the south. The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) urges residents, particularly across the South and southern Plains to stay vigilant.
October 5, 2023
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kansas
Hurricane Idalia Makes Florida Landfall as Category 3
Hurricane Idalia struck the United States’ southeastern coast this morning, making landfall as a Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 125 mph.
August 30, 2023
Catastrophe
Property
Florida
Georgia
Toyota Auto Insurance Extends Coverage to Colorado, Georgia, and Oregon Markets
Following its successful launch in select markets last year, Toyota Auto Insurance, the automaker’s exclusive insurance product, is now accessible to residents of Colorado, Georgia, and Oregon.
July 19, 2023
Auto
Colorado
Georgia
Oregon
