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NOAA Proposes $575 Million for Coastal Climate Resilience

NOAA Proposes $575 Million for Coastal Climate Resilience

NOAA recommends $575 million in funding for 19 projects to enhance coastal climate resilience under the Investing in America agenda.
July 31, 2024 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Alaska California Delaware Hawaii Louisiana

Rhode Island Domestic Workers Now Entitled to State Minimum Wage

Rhode Island Domestic Workers Now Entitled to State Minimum Wage

Democratic Gov. Daniel McKee signed a bill ensuring Rhode Island domestic workers receive the state minimum wage. Previously excluded, these workers will now earn at least $14 per hour, with an increase to $15 on January 1st.
July 2, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Workers' Compensation Hawaii Massachusetts New York Rhode Island

Building Resilience with Insurance

Building Resilience with Insurance

The Global Sustainability Insurance Summit in Los Angeles highlighted how insurance plays a pivotal role in enhancing resilience against natural catastrophes.
May 22, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Risk Management Technology California Hawaii New York

Florida’s Property Insurance Market Shows Signs of Stabilization in 2024

Florida’s Property Insurance Market Shows Signs of Stabilization in 2024

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation reports a downward trend in property insurance rates for 2024, indicating market stabilization due to recent reforms.
May 21, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Florida Georgia Hawaii Louisiana

Climate Change Boosts Extreme Weather, Increasing U.S. Flood Risks

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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