
Turo Faces Scrutiny After Deadly Attacks Highlight Risks of Peer-to-Peer Rentals
Recent deadly incidents involving vehicles rented on Turo’s platform have raised questions about safety protocols and risk assessment, potentially complicating the company’s IPO aspirations.
January 3, 2025
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Louisiana
Nevada

Senate Report Blames Climate Change for Insurance Challenges as Industry Pushes Back
The Senate Budget Committee attributes rising non-renewal rates to climate change, but insurance experts highlight other drivers like inflation, litigation, and overbuilding.
December 19, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Hawaii
Louisiana
Massachusetts

Modern Building Codes Hold the Key to Reducing Disaster Costs
Modernized building codes can significantly cut disaster recovery costs, but inconsistent adoption across states remains a major challenge as climate risks grow.
December 9, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Delaware
Florida
Louisiana
Virginia

Legal System Abuse: The New Name Driving Insurance Industry Reform
Insurance leaders at Triple-I’s 2024 Joint Industry Forum rebrand "social inflation" as "legal system abuse" to improve communication and drive legal reform for cost control.
December 3, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Kansas
Louisiana
Washington

Record-Breaking 2024 Hurricane Season Ends with $50 Billion in Insured Losses
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, ending with 18 named storms, saw record-breaking storms, including Hurricane Milton, which inflicted billions in insured losses across the U.S.
December 2, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
North Carolina
South Carolina

AI Weather Models Prove Effective During Hurricane Season
AI-powered weather models, like Google DeepMind’s GraphCast, are transforming hurricane forecasting, demonstrating enhanced accuracy and speed compared to traditional physics-based methods.
November 20, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Louisiana
Texas

Flood Insurance Gaps Highlighted by Hurricane Helene’s Impact
The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene sheds light on the widespread lack of flood insurance, revealing critical challenges in accessibility, affordability, and risk awareness.
November 18, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Louisiana
Texas

AI Revolutionizes Hurricane Forecasting with Unprecedented Accuracy
AI weather models like GraphCast demonstrated remarkable accuracy during this hurricane season, outperforming traditional models in predicting storm tracks but facing challenges with intensity forecasting.
November 15, 2024
Catastrophe
Risk Management
Technology
Louisiana
Texas

Florida Communities’ Resilience Investments Prove Effective Against Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton hit Florida, resilience-focused communities like Babcock Ranch and Hunters Point emerged unscathed, showcasing how disaster preparedness measures protect homes and reduce long-term costs, even amid costly initial investments.
November 7, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
California
Florida
Louisiana
Oklahoma

How Attorney Ads May Drive Up Auto Insurance Rates, Per New Survey
A recent IRC survey reveals that attorney advertising may be influencing auto insurance costs, as 60% of respondents link it to higher claims and 52% believe it raises insurance premiums.
October 30, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana

Louisiana’s Auto Insurance Affordability Challenges Persist in 2022
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.
October 15, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina

Louisiana Homeowners Targeted by Roofing Contractor in Alleged Insurance Fraud Scheme
A Louisiana couple was allegedly targeted by a fraudulent contractor who caused intentional roof damage, misrepresenting it as storm-related in an attempt to file an inflated insurance claim.
October 11, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Louisiana

Flood Insurance Program Struggles with Rising Repeat Payouts
As flood risk intensifies, the National Flood Insurance Program is issuing more repeat payouts, with severe repetitive loss properties surging across the U.S., especially in coastal areas vulnerable to storms.
October 7, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Louisiana
New Jersey
North Carolina

FEMA Faces Funding Shortage as Hurricane Helene Devastates the Southeast
FEMA is running low on disaster relief funds as it responds to Hurricane Helene, which caused severe damage across several Southeastern states. Congress may need to pass additional funding to sustain relief efforts.
October 4, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
North Carolina
South Carolina

Dockworkers Reach Tentative Deal, Strike Suspended Until January
U.S. dockworkers have suspended their strike after reaching a tentative agreement with terminal operators, securing a wage increase and agreeing to continue negotiations in January.
October 4, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Maryland



