
Climate Change Boosts Extreme Weather, Increasing U.S. Flood Risks
Climate change intensifies extreme precipitation, escalating flood risks across the U.S. with significant increases in the Northeast and Midwest.
May 6, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Alaska
Georgia
Hawaii
Kentucky

Homeowners Brace for Further Hikes Amid Climate and Market Pressures
As homeowners grapple with a 19.8% spike in insurance rates, projections show a relentless 6% increase into 2024, heavily influenced by climate change and severe weather patterns.
April 1, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Connecticut
Florida
Illinois
Louisiana
Maine

Maine Roofing Contractor Faces Charges for Lack of Workers’ Comp Coverage
After a not-guilty verdict in a manslaughter case, Shawn Purvis faces new charges for failing to provide workers’ compensation insurance.
March 14, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Maine

Roku Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Accounts to Unauthorized Subscription Purchases
Over 15,000 Roku users were affected by a data breach, leading to unauthorized subscription purchases and account hijackings from December 2023 to February 2024.
March 13, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
California
Maine
Proposal to Introduce Pet Insurance in New York Gains Momentum
New York legislators aim to join other states in offering pet insurance, with proposed bills focusing on regulatory frameworks and consumer protection.
January 30, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Property
California
Maine
Mississippi
New York
Washington

Fishing Vessel Wrecked on Maine Coast Due to Autopilot Error
A crew member’s nap and an unactivated bridge alarm led to the Tara Lynn II fishing vessel crashing onto rocks amid a storm on the Maine coast.
January 24, 2024
Marine
Property
Maine

Tornadoes and Thunderstorms Cause Fatalities and Damage in Southeast US
A series of deadly tornadoes and severe thunderstorms wreak havoc across the Southeast, leading to four deaths and extensive property damage.
January 10, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Maine
North Carolina

US Auto Insurance Premiums Set for Record Increase in 2024
As U.S. drivers brace for the highest auto insurance rate hike since 2018, with an average increase of 12.6%, financial pressures mount across states.
January 10, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Arizona
California
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia

December Nor’easter and California Rains Lead to Major Losses in the U.S.
Severe December weather, including a nor’easter and California flooding, potentially costs millions in economic and insured losses.
January 5, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Maine
New Jersey
North Carolina

Dollar General Stores Cited Again for Safety Failures: $3.4M in Proposed Fines
In recent inspections conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor, unsafe working conditions were once again discovered at Dollar General and Dolgencorp discount stores across multiple states.
June 5, 2023
Workers' Compensation
Maine
North Dakota
Ohio
Wisconsin

Honda Recalls 563K+ CR-Vs In Cold-Weather States Over Salt-Related Corrosion
Honda is recalling 563,711 older-model CR-Vs in 22 cold-weather states and Washington, D.C., because an accumulation of road salt can cause the vehicle’s rear trailing arm to corrode and detach, which could lead to a crash.
April 10, 2023
Auto
Subrogation
Connecticut
Delaware
District Of Columbia
Illinois
Iowa

Toyota’s Fuel Pump Recall Now Covers Nearly 6M Vehicles Worldwide
Toyota expanded a worldwide fuel pump recall to a total of 5.84 million vehicles for a defect that could cause the part to fail. In the United States, the total number of vehicles involved in this safety recall is now approximately 3.34 million vehicles.
October 30, 2020
Auto
Subrogation
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California

Peach Recall Expanding Over Possible Salmonella Contamination After 78 Sickened In 12 States
A peach recall has expanded to include loose peaches and peach products after 78 people were sickened in 12 states by salmonella poisoning linked to the fruit, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
August 28, 2020
Excess & Surplus Lines
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado

Multiple Industries To Be Affected By Nationwide Availability Of Flood Risk Scores
As Hurricane Laura bears down on the Gulf Coast, residents are preparing for what could be a historic storm surge.
August 26, 2020
Property
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California

15 Million U.S. Homes Are At Risk Of Flooding 70% Higher Than FEMA Estimates
Think the risk of your home filling up with floodwater, magnified these days by climate change, is only an issue near the coasts and rivers? New research detailing nearly every corner of the U.S. shows otherwise.
June 29, 2020
Property
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California



