
WWF Warns Nature Loss Is Widening Insurance Protection Gaps in Advanced Economies
A new WWF white paper says degraded ecosystems are amplifying climate losses, pushing premiums higher, limiting coverage, and leaving more risks uninsured across advanced economies.
January 20
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management

Tort Reform Spurs Auto Rate Decreases Across Louisiana Insurance Market
State regulators report more than 20 auto insurance rate decreases since mid-2025, citing reduced litigation and lessons from Florida’s reform-driven market recovery.
January 19
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana

California Lawmakers Move to Regulate Aerial Imagery Used by Insurers
A proposal would require advance notice to homeowners and bar insurers from relying on aerial images older than 180 days when making coverage decisions.
January 12
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California

Liability Claims Surge as Non-Economic Inflation Drives Nuclear Verdicts, Swiss Re Warns
Litigation funding, shifting jury attitudes, and expanding mass torts are driving liability claim severity and reserve pressure across U.S. and global markets.
January 12
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management

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

New York Regulates Litigation Funding and Expands Fraud Discovery
A new statute regulating consumer litigation funding and a key appellate ruling expanding discovery reshape fraud defenses and transparency in New York claims.
January 8
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
New York

California Court Revives $22.9M Insurance Fraud Lawsuit Alleging Attorney Aided Deception of GEICO
Appeals court says fraud claims may rely on public records without violating California’s public disclosure bar.
January 8
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
California
Colorado

California Bill Seeks to Fast-Track Wildfire Insurance Claims and Expand Policyholder Protections
SB 876 would mandate upfront claim payments, double ALE limits, and impose new timelines for insurers after wildfire disasters.
January 8
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Excess & Surplus Lines
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
California

California Wildfires, Premium Hikes, and the New Economics of Homeowners Insurance
Catastrophe losses, inflation, and construction costs are squeezing insurers and driving up homeowner premiums—putting more pressure on claims professionals.
December 29, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management

Cyber, Casualty, and Climate Shape 2026 Reinsurance Dynamics
Reinsurance capacity surged in 2025 amid historic low catastrophe losses, driving down rates and changing the risk-sharing landscape. Adjusters can expect shifts in how insurers deploy capital, respond to claims, and design coverages—especially in casualty, cyber, and catastrophe-exposed regions.
December 29, 2025
Catastrophe
Excess & Surplus Lines
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability

Florida Courts Fix Repair Costs at Breach Date in Construction Defect Cases
Florida courts consistently measure construction defect damages from the date of breach, regardless of defect type or legal theory. This rule holds key implications for claims handling and litigation strategy.
December 29, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida

California Marijuana Law Complicates Intoxication Defense in Work Injury Claims
Courts require more than a positive THC test to prove workplace marijuana impairment. Here’s what claims adjusters need to know post-AB 2188.
December 22, 2025
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California

CHP Officer in California Sentenced for Workers’ Comp Fraud After Disability Claim Unravels
A California officer faked a disabling injury while collecting benefits, only to be caught performing manual labor on his property. The case underscores the vigilance required in high-risk workers’ comp claims.
December 22, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
California

AI Exclusions in Insurance Spark Coverage Uncertainty Beyond Cyber Policies
AI-related policy exclusions are showing up in D&O and E&O lines, raising red flags for adjusters assessing risk and coverage clarity.
December 22, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology

Visa, Mastercard Settle ATM Fee Lawsuit for $167.5M Over Alleged Price-Fixing
The settlement resolves long-running claims of inflated ATM access fees affecting millions of consumers. A related lawsuit by ATM operators remains pending.
December 22, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
District Of Columbia



