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.

A Minnesota woman was awarded $65.5 million after a jury linked her mesothelioma to long-term use of Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder. The company plans to appeal.

Severe convective storms are a major driver of rising insurance costs, with hail, tornadoes, and strong winds causing billions in property damage. Understanding storm patterns can help insurers manage risk effectively.

Delta Air Lines is offering $30,000 to each passenger of Flight 4819, which crash-landed and flipped upside down in Toronto. Investigators are still determining the cause of the accident.

A Florida company, accused of misclassifying Minnesota workers, settles for $300,000 and halts operations in the state, addressing worker misclassification and lost benefits.

North Dakota regulators approved permits for underground carbon dioxide storage, a critical step for Summit Carbon Solutions’ Midwest pipeline project, despite ongoing opposition.

The surge in roof damage claims, driven by extreme weather and rising repair costs, is creating significant challenges for insurers, with increased fraud and evolving policy terms adding to the crisis.

Conflicting federal policies hinder communities from accessing vital dam failure data, potentially raising flood insurance costs and leaving residents unaware of flood risks.

Lawmakers are questioning health insurance regulators and MultiPlan’s role in reducing payments to medical providers, which may lead to higher costs for patients and employers, raising concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest.

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

Fourteen NBA teams are accused of using copyrighted music in social media promotional videos without proper licensing, leading to multiple lawsuits by Kobalt and other music companies.

Adjusters in the insurance industry, particularly those working in property claims, are expressing significant frustration and burnout due to overwhelming workloads and unrealistic expectations.

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.

A Minnesota court ruled that a cellphone repair business is not entitled to total-loss coverage for $445,000 in tenant improvements made before a fire destroyed their leased space in a commercial building.

OSHA’s proposed rule aims to safeguard indoor and outdoor workers from heat-related illnesses and deaths.