Despite rising incomes, Louisiana remains the least affordable state for personal auto coverage across the South and U.S., with premiums nearly 40% above the national average.

Despite concerns from rating agencies, industry experts assure that Florida's home insurance market has enough reinsurance and financial resilience to withstand additional hurricanes this season.

Property insurance claims from Hurricane Milton have reached 123,000, triggering concerns over reinsurance price hikes and higher property insurance rates in Florida, where losses are estimated at $1.5 billion so far.

A recent study highlights how removing federal subsidies from climate-vulnerable areas can reduce development, increase flood resilience, and generate savings, while emphasizing the challenges of balancing housing demand with disaster risk.

A 2024 federal appeals court ruling clarifies that employers can be held liable for harassment originating from personal social media posts that affect the workplace, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines.

Hurricane Milton brought intense winds, widespread destruction, and left millions without power in Florida. While storm surge impacts were less severe than anticipated, damage to homes, power lines, and infrastructure is widespread.

Despite recent hurricane challenges, Florida's property insurance market is showing resilience, with reforms leading to rate reductions, new insurer entries, and declining reinsurance costs in 2024.

Florida's CFO Jimmy Patronis has introduced an emergency rule to improve the claims adjustment process, requiring adjusters to disclose changes to damage estimates and provide detailed explanations for any modifications, ensuring transparency for insurance policyholders.

Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, caused catastrophic flooding and destruction from Florida's coast to the Southern Appalachians. Research shows climate change intensified its rainfall, winds, and flooding risks.

A proposed class action accuses Sterling Mets, L.P., the company behind Citi Field, of illegally collecting and sharing visitors' biometric data using facial recognition technology, violating New York City's biometrics law.

Perrier, a leading luxury water brand, faces a contamination crisis after fecal matter and banned pesticides were found in its wells. With production halted and millions of bottles destroyed, Nestlé's management of the iconic brand is under scrutiny.

A cyberattack on American Water, the largest U.S. regulated water utility, has paused billing services and renewed concerns over the security of critical infrastructure.

A second minor league umpire claims wrongful termination in a lawsuit against Major League Baseball, alleging retaliation after he reported being sexually assaulted by a female colleague.

The California Supreme Court ruled that public employers are not subject to civil penalties under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and are exempt from certain wage and break laws unless explicitly stated.

As climate change fuels stronger storms, the Saffir-Simpson scale's wind-only focus is outdated. A refined system accounting for flooding, storm surge, and storm duration could improve safety and insurance coverage.