
What 2025 Holds for Climate: EVs, Coal, and Green Energy Shifts
In 2025, the global green transition faces challenges and opportunities, from rising EV sales and nuclear energy interest to increased coal reliance and stricter PFAS regulations.
January 3, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
New York

Rising Home Insurance Nonrenewals Reshape Housing Market Across the U.S.
As climate-driven disasters increase, nonrenewed home insurance policies are surging nationwide, impacting property values, mortgages, and economic stability in vulnerable communities.
December 30, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida

Florida Insurers Expanding Product Lines as Market Dynamics Shift
Amelia Underwriters and Security First Insurance introduce new insurance products, targeting homeowners and businesses, signaling cautious growth in Florida's evolving market.
December 30, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Property
Florida

AT&T and Verizon Confirm Salt Typhoon Hack Resolved
AT&T and Verizon report their networks are secure following a China-linked Salt Typhoon hack targeting high-profile individuals, as telecoms and government work to address vulnerabilities.
December 30, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology

Minnesota Secures $300K Settlement with Florida Firm Over Worker Misclassification
A Florida company, accused of misclassifying Minnesota workers, settles for $300,000 and halts operations in the state, addressing worker misclassification and lost benefits.
December 26, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Florida
Minnesota

Insurance Company Targets 180 Health Care Providers in $450M Fraud Lawsuit
American Transit Insurance Co. has filed a $450 million lawsuit against over 180 healthcare providers under the RICO Act, alleging no-fault insurance fraud, kickbacks, and overbilling in New York.
December 26, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
New York

Are Design Professionals Liable for Nuisance? A Growing Debate in Construction Law
As nuisance claims against design professionals rise, courts emphasize the essential role of control in determining liability, often redirecting such claims to professional negligence.
December 26, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Georgia

Oregon Lawmakers Seek Utility Rate Freeze for Ongoing Wildfire Lawsuits
Oregon lawmakers plan to introduce legislation preventing utility rate hikes while lawsuits related to the 2020 wildfires remain unresolved, targeting accountability for PacifiCorp.
December 26, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Oregon

Boy Faces Open Heart Surgery After Drone Strikes During Orlando Holiday Event
A 7-year-old boy is recovering from open-heart surgery after being struck by a drone during a holiday show at Lake Eola in Orlando, prompting an FAA investigation into the incident.
December 23, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Florida

US Watchdog Targets Major Banks Over Alleged Fraud on Zelle Payment App
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has sued JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo, alleging insufficient protections against fraud on the Zelle payment platform, impacting consumers nationwide.
December 20, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology

Chicago Restaurant Group to Pay $125K in Back Wages for Overtime Violations
A family-operated restaurant group in Chicago must pay $125,000 in overtime back wages and damages to 53 employees following a Department of Labor investigation and court order.
December 20, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Illinois

South Florida Buildings Face Risks from Coastal Subsidence Hotspots
Recent satellite studies reveal ground sinking up to 8 cm in parts of Miami Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, and Surfside, potentially impacting structural stability of buildings.
December 19, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida

Amazon Braces for Strike Threats During Peak Holiday Season
Teamsters union members in multiple cities threaten a pre-Christmas strike, pressuring Amazon to negotiate amid labor disputes over unionization and workplace rights.
December 19, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
California
Georgia
Illinois
New York

CVS Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Opioid Dispensing Missteps
The DOJ alleges CVS pharmacies knowingly dispensed opioids unsafely, ignoring red flags and understaffing stores, as part of a whistleblower suit under the False Claims Act.
December 19, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Texas

Insurance Industry Prioritizes Human-Centered AI for Ethical Innovation
At Triple-I's 2024 Joint Industry Forum, experts highlighted AI's transformative potential while stressing ethical implementation, collaboration, and regulatory preparedness.
December 19, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology



