Tropical Storm Erin on Track to Become Hurricane with Impacts Likely in Northern Caribbean
Tropical Storm Erin may strengthen into a hurricane by Friday, with potential impacts including high surf and rip currents in the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
August 14, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Historic Oregon Hotel in Foreclosure After Owners Report Major Fraud Losses
The century-old Prospect Hotel near Crater Lake closed after alleged embezzlement by a trusted associate left owners facing lawsuits, loan defaults, and bank garnishment.
August 11, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Oregon
Columbia University Data Breach Impacts 870,000 People With Personal, Academic, and Financial Details Exposed
Columbia University reports a cyberattack compromising personal, academic, and financial data of nearly 870,000 individuals, with investigations and notifications ongoing.
August 11, 2025
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
California
Maine
Breaking Down Data Barriers to Strengthen AI Risk Management
Insurers, tech companies, and businesses must securely share data and align strategies to manage AI risks, prevent losses, and support responsible innovation.
August 7, 2025
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Former Insurance Agent Charged in $250K Life Insurance Scam Targeting Multiple States
A former Connecticut insurance agent allegedly defrauded nine victims across multiple states through fake policies, forged documents, and impersonated professionals.
August 5, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Fraud Strikes Over One-Third of Americans Impacted by Natural Disasters, AICPA Survey Reveals
A new AICPA survey finds 37% of Americans impacted by natural disasters experienced fraud, with identity theft and contractor scams among the top reported schemes.
August 5, 2025
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
California Defense Firm and Investor Settle Cybersecurity Violations for $1.75 Million
Aero Turbine and Gallant Capital will pay $1.75 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations tied to cybersecurity failures in an Air Force contract from 2018 to 2020.
August 5, 2025
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
California
Insurers Race to Understand AI Risks as Automation Reshapes Liability
As AI transforms industries and increases systemic risk, insurers are racing to develop policies for algorithmic failures, liability questions, and regulatory compliance.
August 5, 2025
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
What Golden Retrievers Are Teaching Us About Wildfire Smoke Exposure
A new study on golden retrievers reveals how wildfire smoke impacts pet and human health, with implications for insurance costs, coverage, and long-term risk management.
August 5, 2025
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Property
Risk Management
California
Colorado
Oregon
Florida Health Officials Urge Caution After Raw Milk Sickens Over 20 People
Florida officials are warning consumers after more than 20 people, including children, fell ill from drinking raw milk linked to a single farm in the state.
August 5, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Florida
Florida Insurance Agent Sentenced for Premium Theft and Civil Misconduct
A former Florida insurance agent is now behind bars after stealing client premiums and facing multiple lawsuits, including a major Hurricane Ian-related judgment.
August 5, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Florida
Legal Tech That Fits Lawyer Workflows Improves Practice Without Disruption
Legal tech adoption improves when platforms align with how lawyers actually work-supporting tasks, reducing friction, and enhancing practice without added complexity.
August 5, 2025
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Launches ’Project Crypto’ to Make U.S. a Global Blockchain Leader
New SEC Chair Paul Atkins unveils Project Crypto, signaling a major regulatory shift toward supporting blockchain innovation and bringing crypto firms back to the U.S.
August 4, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
How Cyber Insurance Forces Tough Calls on Vendor Relationships
As cyber insurers push pre-approved vendors, companies face rising premiums or the risk of losing trusted partners-forcing a deeper evaluation of vendor ecosystems.
August 4, 2025
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Quiet Start to 2025 Hurricane Season May Be Deceiving as Forecasters Predict Spike in Storms Ahead
Although the Atlantic hurricane season began quietly, meteorologists warn that most tropical activity typically occurs after August 1 and that conditions are ripe for storms ahead.
August 1, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Louisiana
