A former tobacco warehouse manager in Danville, Kentucky, admitted to helping farmers file fake crop insurance claims and now owes at least $16 million in restitution.

Auto glass scams are costing U.S. drivers billions, fueled by deceptive ‘free’ repairs and AOB schemes. Insurers and lawmakers are responding with pre-inspection programs and tougher penalties.

New research shows insurance protects against climate disasters, but millions of flood-prone homes remain uninsured as premiums climb beyond affordability.

Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky is cleaning up and inspecting barrels after severe flooding, with plans to resume bottling and reopen its visitor center soon.

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.

A Taylor County farmer has pleaded guilty to falsifying crop loss claims for over $1.4 million in insurance payments, using relatives’ names to hide actual production.

Following tornadoes and severe storms on March 15, Kentucky is allowing unlicensed emergency adjusters to temporarily register and operate in three affected counties.

A new AI-driven study by ZestyAI finds that $2.15 trillion worth of U.S. residential property is at high risk of wildfire damage, affecting millions of homes beyond historically fire-prone regions.

A new Insurance Research Council (IRC) report reveals that over 33% of U.S. drivers in 2023 lacked sufficient auto insurance, marking a significant increase since 2017.

The Insurance Information Institute’s latest report highlights the increasing flood risks faced by inland areas due to shifting weather patterns. Hurricanes, tropical storms, and thunderstorms are pushing the boundaries of flood-prone regions, underscoring the need for better insurance coverage, flood resilience, and mitigation strategies to bridge the protection gap in non-coastal communities.

The devastation from Hurricane Helene reveals a significant inland flood-protection gap, particularly in flood-prone communities without sufficient insurance coverage, where misinformation and funding challenges further slow recovery efforts.

As natural disasters become more frequent, lawsuits are shining a light on employer responsibility for worker safety. Recent cases in Tennessee and Kentucky highlight the legal risks companies face without proper emergency plans.

Economic estimates for Hurricane Helene project up to $160 billion in damage, driven by widespread infrastructure failure, property loss, business disruption, and long-term recovery costs.

Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic flooding from Florida to North Carolina exposes the serious lack of flood insurance coverage among homeowners, especially in inland areas, highlighting the increasing risks from extreme weather events.

Hurricane Helene is intensifying as it heads toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, threatening life-threatening storm surges, widespread flooding, and strong winds that will reach far inland across the Southeast.