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Average Annual Global Catastrophe Losses Reach $151 Billion, Driven by Urbanization and Inflation

Average Annual Global Catastrophe Losses Reach $151 Billion, Driven by Urbanization and Inflation

Verisk’s 2024 Global Modeled Catastrophe Losses Report reveals that urban expansion and inflation have pushed average annual global natural catastrophe losses to $151 billion, highlighting the growing challenges for insurers.
September 3, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management

Property and Casualty Insurers: Pioneers in Ethical AI Adoption

Property and Casualty Insurers: Pioneers in Ethical AI Adoption

The Insurance Information Institute’s white paper emphasizes the crucial role of property and casualty insurers in leading the ethical development and application of artificial intelligence.
September 3, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Technology

High Revenue-Based Crop Insurance Claims Expected This Fall

High Revenue-Based Crop Insurance Claims Expected This Fall

Many farmers may face revenue-based crop insurance claims this fall due to falling commodity prices, emphasizing the importance of proactive communication with insurance agents to meet crucial deadlines.
August 29, 2024 Insurance Industry Property Risk Management

Tennessee Supreme Court Upholds State’s Workers’ Compensation Injury Definition

Tennessee Supreme Court Upholds State’s Workers’ Compensation Injury Definition

Tennessee’s definition of "injury" for workers’ compensation, requiring proof that employment contributed more than 50% to the injury, has been upheld as constitutional by the state’s Supreme Court, despite a worker’s challenge.
August 29, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Workers' Compensation Tennessee

Restoration Best Practices for Insurance Adjusters: Safeguarding Policyholders and Minimizing Losses

Restoration Best Practices for Insurance Adjusters: Safeguarding Policyholders and Minimizing Losses

Understanding restoration best practices is essential for insurance professionals to minimize losses, protect policyholders’ belongings, and make informed decisions when engaging recovery experts after incidents like floods, fires, or natural disasters.
August 29, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management

San Francisco Tow Company Owner Faces New Federal Insurance Fraud Charges

San Francisco Tow Company Owner Faces New Federal Insurance Fraud Charges

The owner of multiple towing companies in San Francisco has been charged again with federal insurance fraud, involving staged crashes and fraudulent claims, just weeks after a similar case was filed.
August 29, 2024 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation California

Atlantic Hurricane Activity Expected to Surge in September as Conditions Favor Storm Formation

Atlantic Hurricane Activity Expected to Surge in September as Conditions Favor Storm Formation

Meteorologists predict an active September in the Atlantic, with up to 10 named storms potentially forming as reduced wind shear and dry air create favorable conditions for hurricane development.
August 28, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Florida New York North Carolina Pennsylvania South Carolina

Increased Heat Levels Raise Workplace Injury Risks, Workers’ Compensation Data Reveals

Increased Heat Levels Raise Workplace Injury Risks, Workers’ Compensation Data Reveals

A recent analysis by Colorado’s largest workers’ comp insurer highlights a 52% rise in workplace injuries when temperatures exceed 90 degrees (F), emphasizing the importance of heat safety measures for indoor and outdoor workers.
August 27, 2024 Insurance Industry Risk Management Workers' Compensation Colorado

Fanatics Expands Lawsuit to Include Marvin Harrison Sr. in Fraud Allegations Against Harrison Jr.

Fanatics Expands Lawsuit to Include Marvin Harrison Sr. in Fraud Allegations Against Harrison Jr.

Fanatics has amended its lawsuit against Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., now accusing both him and his father, Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison Sr., of fraudulently inducing the company into an agreement that Harrison Jr. allegedly never intended to honor.
August 27, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Liability Litigation

Simplifying Insurance: Why Clear Language Matters More Than Buzzwords

Simplifying Insurance: Why Clear Language Matters More Than Buzzwords

The insurance industry is ripe with innovation, but the overuse of vague buzzwords like "transformation" and "disruption" dilutes meaningful progress. A call for precise and straightforward communication can better serve clients, investors, and the industry itself.
August 27, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Technology

Ransomware Claims Drive Severe Losses as Cyber Threats Surge in 2024

Ransomware Claims Drive Severe Losses as Cyber Threats Surge in 2024

Resilience’s midyear 2024 report reveals ransomware as the leading cause of cyber losses, with a sharp increase in the severity of claims, largely driven by third-party risks and vendor failures.
August 26, 2024 Insurance Industry Risk Management Technology

Rising Vessel Complexity and Size Escalate Risks in Global Marine Insurance Market

Rising Vessel Complexity and Size Escalate Risks in Global Marine Insurance Market

As vessels grow in size and complexity, the global marine insurance market faces heightened risks, leading to increased volatility and the need for long-term strategies to manage major losses.
August 26, 2024 Insurance Industry Marine Risk Management Underwriting

Harnessing AI for Agricultural Insurance: Enhancing Risk Management and Claims Efficiency

Harnessing AI for Agricultural Insurance: Enhancing Risk Management and Claims Efficiency

AI is transforming agricultural insurance by enhancing risk management, improving claims processing, and optimizing resource use, benefiting both insurers and growers in an increasingly volatile climate.
August 26, 2024 Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Technology

Pets Overcoming Unusual Mishaps Compete for Nationwide’s 2024 Hambone Award

Pets Overcoming Unusual Mishaps Compete for Nationwide’s 2024 Hambone Award

Nationwide’s 16th annual Hambone Award highlights bizarre pet incidents like a puzzle-eating pup and a toenail-tangled parrot, with voting open through August 22, 2024, to determine the most unusual pet insurance claim.
August 21, 2024 Education & Training Insurance Industry Risk Management Weird Florida Massachusetts New Jersey North Carolina Oregon

Congress Probes Alleged Exploitative Practices by Health Insurers and MultiPlan

Congress Probes Alleged Exploitative Practices by Health Insurers and MultiPlan

Lawmakers are questioning health insurance regulators and MultiPlan’s role in reducing payments to medical providers, which may lead to higher costs for patients and employers, raising concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest.
August 21, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Litigation California Massachusetts Minnesota Oregon Virginia
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