
Texas Breaks Tornado Records in 2025 as Claims and Premium Pressures Mount
Texas recorded more tornadoes than any other state in 2025, intensifying claims activity, pushing premiums higher, and renewing scrutiny on wind and hail deductibles across the property insurance market.
January 12
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Arkansas
Missouri
North Dakota
Texas

Arkansas Builder Sues Zurich Over Denied Collapse Claim on Unfinished Home
A $420,000 dispute over a collapsed Arkansas home under construction challenges Zurich’s interpretation of "collapse" coverage in commercial property policies.
September 2, 2025
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Arkansas

Soaring Temperatures Drive Surge in Workplace Heat-Related Injuries
A new report from WCRI shows workplace injury claims rise dramatically on hot days, with heat-related illnesses up to 18 times more common above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
July 17, 2025
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Arizona
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas

How Georgia Can Tackle Rising Insurance Premiums and Loss Ratios
Georgia homeowners face surging premiums after back-to-back hurricanes. Lawmakers and insurers are exploring solutions to stabilize the market and protect consumers.
June 9, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana

Historic Flooding Threat Intensifies Across Central US After Devastating Storms and Tornadoes
Following deadly tornadoes and widespread storm damage, central US states now face a rare high-risk flood event that could bring once-in-a-generation impacts.
April 4, 2025
Catastrophe
Property
Arkansas
Indiana
Kentucky
Mississippi
Missouri

Chegg Sues Google Over AI Overviews, Claims It Hurts Publishers and Students
Chegg, an online education company, has sued Google, alleging that its AI-generated search overviews undermine publishers by reducing traffic and profits, harming digital content creators.
February 25, 2025
Arkansas
California
District Of Columbia

Historic Snowstorm Brings Chaos to US South With Record-Breaking Cold and Snowfall
A rare snowstorm dumped record amounts of snow across the US South, causing travel chaos, frozen pipes, and widespread disruptions in states unprepared for such severe winter weather.
January 24, 2025
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Oklahoma

Health Insurance Fraud Case Resolved by Austin-Based Small Group Business
An Austin-based small group health insurer settles allegations of fraudulent billing practices, emphasizing the need for transparency and ethical standards in health insurance claims.
January 23, 2025
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana

US Faces Mounting Losses from November Storms as Extreme Weather Intensifies
Early November storms, including tornadoes, flooding, and wildfires, caused extensive damage across multiple states, leaving insurers facing substantial losses and highlighting the rising frequency of severe weather events across the US.
November 11, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Arkansas
California
Missouri
Oklahoma

Roof Damage Claims Surge Nationwide Amid Extreme Weather and Rising Costs
The surge in roof damage claims, driven by extreme weather and rising repair costs, is creating significant challenges for insurers, with increased fraud and evolving policy terms adding to the crisis.
September 11, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Illinois
Minnesota

Wood Pellet Plants in Southern U.S. Towns Linked to Health Issues and Pollution
Residents in predominantly Black towns like Gloster, Mississippi, report worsening health and environmental conditions since the expansion of wood pellet plants for renewable energy.
August 1, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Louisiana
Mississippi

Springdale Business Sued Over Alleged Insurance Fraud Involving Arson
A Springdale company faces a lawsuit for allegedly setting their own building on fire to claim $700,000 in insurance money.
May 14, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Arkansas

Tackling the Rising Threat of Snow Melt Flooding
With snow melt floods posing a growing threat in the U.S., insurance experts highlight the importance of adequate coverage and mitigation strategies.
April 3, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Arkansas
California
Illinois
Iowa
Kentucky

Record-Breaking Hail Events Mark the Start of 2024’s Severe Storm Season
Over 660,000 properties were hit by significant hail during early March, surpassing 2023 records and signaling a potentially challenging year for insurers.
March 20, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Arkansas
Illinois
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma

Pennsylvania Water Authority Targeted in International Cyberattack Linked to Iranian Hackers
The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa in Pennsylvania faces a cyberattack, highlighting the vulnerability of small water utilities to international cybersecurity threats.
January 4, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Arkansas
California
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri



