
Climate Change Boosts Extreme Weather, Increasing U.S. Flood Risks
Climate change intensifies extreme precipitation, escalating flood risks across the U.S. with significant increases in the Northeast and Midwest.
May 6, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Alaska
Georgia
Hawaii
Kentucky

Navigating the Complex Terrain of Data Privacy in Auto Insurance Claims and Repairs
With rising concerns over data privacy, the unauthorized use of personal information in auto insurance claims and repairs presents significant risks and implications for millions.
February 22, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii

Climate and Weather Challenges Escalate Risks and Costs for Organizations in 2023
2023 sets a record as the warmest year since 1850, with weather-related disasters costing the US $150 billion annually.
February 22, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
California
Hawaii
Louisiana
Washington

FloodFlash Revolutionizes Flood Insurance with Innovative Sensor Technology in the U.S.
FloodFlash, with its unique sensor-based parametric flood insurance, is transforming the flood coverage landscape in the U.S., offering more accurate and reliable policies.
January 31, 2024
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Alaska
Hawaii

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

El Nino’s Heavy Rains Pose Major Challenges for Septic Tank Owners
Exploring the impact of El Nino’s intense rainfall on septic systems and the importance of regular maintenance and insurance understanding.
December 20, 2023
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Property
Risk Management
Hawaii
Oregon

Adapting to Wildfire Realities: Insurance Sector’s Evolving Role in Risk Management
Wildfires continue to threaten communities, ecosystems, and economies worldwide. With the increased risk and frequency of catastrophic weather events, the continuous need to reassess and update models has challenged insurance professionals.
November 10, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Colorado
Hawaii
Oregon

Hawaiian Electric’s Neglected Right-of-Way Possibly a Key Factor in Maui’s Wildfire
Melted remains of an old car tire. Heavily burned trees. A charred stump of an abandoned utility pole. Investigators are examining these and other pieces of evidence as they seek to solve the mystery of last month’s deadly Maui wildfire...
September 28, 2023
Liability
Hawaii

Lawsuits Invoke ’Inherently Dangerous Activity’ in Maui Wildfire Cases
Hawaii courts soon may have to address a novel legal question related to the Maui wildfires: whether allowing invasive grass to grow unheeded on one’s property is the legal equivalent of keeping radioactive waste, dynamite or a dangerous wild animal.
September 26, 2023
Liability
Litigation
Hawaii

Hawaii Property Owners Challenged in Unprecedented Wildfire Lawsuit
The devastating Hawaii wildfires prompted a groundbreaking lawsuit filed by Harold Wells, whose daughter lost her life in the inferno.
September 22, 2023
Liability
Litigation
Hawaii

Hawaiian Electric’s Liability Insurance Coverage Is Key Question
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission initiated a sweeping inquiry of Hawaiian Electric Co. this week, and, among other things, ordered the utility to reveal by Monday any liability insurance the company has available to cover legal claims related to the Aug. 8 fires on Maui.
September 21, 2023
Liability
Litigation
Property
Hawaii

Amended Complaint Seeks to Add Telecom Companies, Landowners to Maui Wildfire Lawsuit
Lawyers for Lahaina residents and business owners are intensifying their legal battle by alleging that cable TV and telephone companies played a role in last month’s devastating fires on Maui.
September 6, 2023
Liability
Litigation
Hawaii

Maui County Suing Maui Electric Company, Hawaiian Electric Company
Maui County says it has filed a lawsuit against local electric companies over damage caused by the devastating Maui wildfires, including ones in Lahaina and Kula.
August 24, 2023
Liability
Litigation
Hawaii

Hawaii Wildfires May Generate Insured Losses Exceeding $4.5 Billion
Moody’s RMS on Tuesday said insured losses from the wildfires Aug. 8-10 in Hawaii could exceed $4.5 billion.
August 23, 2023
Catastrophe
Property
Hawaii

Class-action Lawsuit Alleges Hawaiian Electric’s Negligence in Deadly Wildfire
Three law firms filed a class-action lawsuit against Hawaiian Electric on Saturday, alleging that the utility’s downed power lines significantly contributed to the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
August 15, 2023
Liability
Litigation
Hawaii



