Grid operators warn of record winter demand and prolonged outages as ice damage, extreme cold, and emergency measures collide across multiple regions.

Frozen pipes, kitchen fires, icy walkways, and parking lot crashes make winter the busiest season for property and auto insurance claims. Here’s how adjusters can prepare.

Columbia University reports a cyberattack compromising personal, academic, and financial data of nearly 870,000 individuals, with investigations and notifications ongoing.

Federal budget cuts threaten safety training programs for fishing, farming, and logging workers—among the nation’s most dangerous jobs—potentially leaving crews at greater risk.

Over 6.4 million homes in coastal U.S. states face moderate or greater storm surge risk, with $2.2 trillion in potential reconstruction costs, according to 2025 Cotality data.

National Weather Service balloon launch reductions, blamed on Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff cuts, threaten forecast accuracy during severe weather season, raising concerns for claims adjusters.

While home insurance premiums rise across the U.S., Maine has maintained stability, experiencing a rate decrease in 2024. Geography and low disaster risk contribute to its resilience.

A new Insurance Research Council (IRC) report reveals that over 33% of U.S. drivers in 2023 lacked sufficient auto insurance, marking a significant increase since 2017.

Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Centers of New York will pay $29 million to settle allegations of False Claims Act violations related to overpayments from the Department of Defense for healthcare services provided to retired military members and their families.

Ongoing drought and high winds have sparked severe brush fires across Massachusetts, with over 1,500 acres already burned this season. Officials urge caution as red flag warnings remain in place.

NOAA recommends $575 million in funding for 19 projects to enhance coastal climate resilience under the Investing in America agenda.

Homeowners insurance premiums surged by 21% from May 2022 to May 2023, largely due to severe weather events driven by climate change, leaving many homeowners with limited options.

Rite Aid, the third-largest US drug store chain, revealed that a data breach exposed sensitive information of over 2.2 million customers, including names, addresses, birth dates, and driver’s license numbers.

Recent research from the FIRST Center highlights significant differences in state workers’ compensation laws for first responders with mental health conditions, emphasizing the need for uniform presumption laws.

CoreLogic’s 2024 Hurricane Risk Report details the potential impact of hurricanes on U.S. Gulf and Atlantic states, emphasizing the need for updated risk assessments to ensure effective preparation and mitigation.