New snow, ice, Arctic air, and potential flooding could generate fresh property and auto claims just days after a multibillion-dollar blizzard.

A hot sauce brand alleges manufacturing defects caused retailer pullbacks, customer complaints, and more than $500,000 in losses, raising questions about indemnity and insurance coverage.

Mold-related health complaints tied to disability claims are putting landlords and insurers under legal scrutiny, with courts evaluating accommodation requests, tenant medical evidence, and habitability concerns.

Sedgwick’s 2025 Loss Adjusting Insights Report explores the top nine trends—from tariffs and tech to legislation and climate change—reshaping property claims today.

Severe storms across the US and Europe from late May to early June caused extensive hail, flood, and wind damage, with insured losses reaching into the billions.

Federal budget cuts threaten safety training programs for fishing, farming, and logging workers—among the nation’s most dangerous jobs—potentially leaving crews at greater risk.

Freight fraud is rising, costing companies millions. Requiring and verifying certificates of insurance is proving vital for reducing risk and increasing trust across the supply chain.

Severe convective storms are a major driver of rising insurance costs, with hail, tornadoes, and strong winds causing billions in property damage. Understanding storm patterns can help insurers manage risk effectively.

The EPA fined Iowa 80, the world’s largest truck stop, and Joplin 44 a total of $390,784 for failing to meet Clean Water Act regulations on petroleum spill prevention and containment.

North Dakota regulators approved permits for underground carbon dioxide storage, a critical step for Summit Carbon Solutions’ Midwest pipeline project, despite ongoing opposition.

Darren Reeves Roofing is ordered to cease unlicensed public adjuster services, including negotiating insurance claims or offering advice on insurance contracts, following a consent order in Iowa.

Despite the increasing accuracy of hurricane forecasts, meteorologists are facing growing threats, conspiracy theories, and public distrust fueled by misinformation on social media.

Hawkins Inc. of Iowa will pay $51,158 in penalties and provide emergency response equipment after the EPA found violations of hazardous waste management regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

Iowa’s Insurance Division issued cease-and-desist orders against four roofers for acting as unlicensed public adjusters, sparking debate on whether contractors can assist homeowners with their insurance claims. The state’s crackdown highlights growing concerns over fraud and misrepresentation in the wake of frequent windstorms and natural disasters.

The first half of 2024 saw substantial global insured losses, with US severe convective storms accounting for 61% of the $61 billion total, highlighting the period as the costliest on record.