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Wildfire Risk Intensifies in 2024: Over 2.6 Million Homes at High Risk in the Western U.S.

As of mid-2024, wildfires have ravaged millions of acres in the U.S., with over 2.6 million homes at moderate or greater risk, emphasizing the crucial role of insurance and risk management in protecting communities.

August 13 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Arizona California Colorado Hawaii Idaho

Multimillion-Dollar Insurance Fraud Ringleader Admits Guilt in Spokane

William Oldham Mize, the mastermind behind a multimillion-dollar insurance fraud scheme involving staged accidents, pled guilty in Spokane Federal Court. The scheme spanned multiple states and involved numerous conspirators, resulting in over $6 million in fraudulent insurance claims.

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Homeowners Face 21% Insurance Premium Increase, Climate Change Cited as Major Factor

Homeowners insurance premiums surged by 21% from May 2022 to May 2023, largely due to severe weather events driven by climate change, leaving many homeowners with limited options.

July 29 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property California Colorado Florida Idaho Louisiana

Swiss Re CEO Highlights Climate Crisis as Major Factor in Rising Insurance Costs

The CEO of Swiss Re underscores the need for fair risk valuation amid rising insurance costs, pointing to climate change as a significant driver of recent price adjustments.

February 19 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Risk Management California Colorado Florida Idaho New Jersey

Winter Storm Triggers Deadly Avalanches Across Western U.S. During MLK Weekend

A severe winter storm brings a spate of dangerous avalanches, resulting in fatalities and heightened risks in the western U.S. during the long Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend.

January 16 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management California Idaho

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 Auto Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Technology Arizona California Connecticut Florida Georgia

Oregon Regulator to Probe PacifiCorp’s Liability Limit Request After Wildfires

Oregon’s utility regulator initiates an investigation into PacifiCorp’s request to limit future wildfire-related lawsuit liabilities, delaying the decision by up to nine months.

December 28, 2023 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Liability Risk Management California Idaho Oregon Utah Washington

It’s Not an "Insurance Crisis" -- It’s a Risk Crisis

Ten states -- Louisiana, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia -- as well as additional plaintiffs, are suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) over its new methodology for pricing flood insurance, Risk Rating 2.0.

September 21, 2023 Legislation & Regulation Property Florida Idaho Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi

States Urge Judge to Reject Dismissal Motion in Flood Insurance Lawsuit

Florida and other states are trying to fend off an attempt by the Biden administration to end a lawsuit challenging changes to the National Flood Insurance Program that have led to higher premiums for many property owners.

September 8, 2023 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Florida Idaho Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi

10 States Sue FEMA Over Higher Flood Insurance Rates

Ten states and dozens of municipalities are suing the Biden administration over rate hikes in the National Flood Insurance Program. That program offers coverage in high-risk flood areas and is administered by FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

June 2, 2023 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Florida Idaho Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi

Idaho Allstate Call Center to Close as Employees Prefer Remote Work

With the majority of its employees choosing to work from home post-pandemic, the Allstate call center located in Chubbuck is officially closing.

September 20, 2022 Insurance Industry Idaho

Idaho Federal Court Rejects Suit Against Defective Water Supply Line Manufacturer Based On Economic Loss Doctrine

Chief District Judge David C. Nye boasts an interesting and unique political distinction associated with his nomination and appointment to the federal bench in Idaho -- Nye was sworn in as a U.S. District Judge for the District of Idaho on August 1, 2017, after having been nominated by both President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump. But this distinction is not the only thing making Judge Nye unique.

September 9, 2022 Idaho

Northern California Community Razed By McKinney Fire

A week ago, the scenic Northern California hamlet of Klamath River was home to about 200 people and had a community center, post office and a corner grocery store. Now, after a wildfire raged through the forested region near the Oregon state line, four people are dead and the store is among the few buildings not reduced to ashes.

August 4, 2022 Auto Property California Idaho Montana

More Than 60 Wildfires in the U.S., Bootleg Fire in Oregon the Largest

The Bootleg Fire, a fast-moving wildfire in southern Oregon, has burned more than 200,000 acres, making it the largest of dozens of blazes across the United States, officials said Tuesday.

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