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Mississippi Restaurant Fined $1.5M for Seafood Mislabeling Scheme

A Gulf Coast restaurant and co-owner face penalties after years of selling mislabeled imported seafood as premium local fish, defrauding customers and the seafood industry.

November 20 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Liability Risk Management Mississippi

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 Auto Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Florida Louisiana Mississippi North 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 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Maryland

Key Restaurant Insurance Claims Insights to Help Adjusters Minimize Payouts

Understand the most frequent and costly insurance claims in the restaurant industry, from equipment breakdown to employee injury, and how claims adjusters can help mitigate risks.

September 30 Liability Property Risk Management Workers' Compensation California Florida Michigan Mississippi New Jersey

Hurricane Threat Looms for Gulf Coast as Atlantic Storm Intensifies

A developing Atlantic storm poses a significant hurricane risk to the US Gulf Coast, stretching from Mississippi to Florida. Forecasters predict rapid intensification as it moves north through warm Gulf waters, threatening major landfall.

September 23 Catastrophe Litigation Property Risk Management Florida Mississippi

Hurricane Francine Risks $1.5 Billion in Insured Losses as it Strikes Louisiana

Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, with CoreLogic estimating insured losses at up to $1.5 billion, impacting residential and commercial properties across the Gulf Coast.

September 13 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Alabama Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri

Millions Under Flood Watch as Hurricane Francine Weakens, Brings Heavy Rains Inland

As Hurricane Francine moves inland, millions from Florida to Tennessee remain under flood watch, with heavy rains and tornado warnings threatening areas across the South. Power outages and damage reports continue.

September 12 Catastrophe Litigation Property Risk Management Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi

Hurricane Francine to Hit Louisiana Wednesday Bringing Storm Surge, High Winds, and Flooding

Hurricane Francine will make landfall in Louisiana, bringing dangerous storm surge, high winds, heavy rain, and tornado threats to the Gulf Coast and southern states. Flooding may extend as far north as the Ohio Valley later in the week.

September 11 Catastrophe Litigation Property Risk Management Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi

Tropical Storm Francine Set to Become Hurricane, Targeting Gulf Coast with Storm Surge and Heavy Rain

Tropical Storm Francine is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall along the Gulf Coast, bringing dangerous storm surge, heavy rain, and potential flooding to parts of Louisiana and Texas by midweek.

September 9 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Alabama Louisiana Mississippi Texas

Hurricane Rainfall Predicted to Intensify in Frequency and Impact

A DeepSky Research report predicts a 300% rise in extreme hurricane rainfall frequency and a 33% increase in severity, highlighting the urgent need for preparedness as hurricane impacts are expected to worsen rapidly.

August 26 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Florida Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina

Georgia’s Auto Insurance Costs Surge, Now Among the Least Affordable in the U.S.

Georgia has become one of the least affordable states for auto insurance, with rising costs driven by factors such as legal system abuse, uninsured motorists, and increased litigation, according to a recent IRC study.

August 12 Auto Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi New York

Wood Pellet Plants in Southern U.S. Towns Linked to Health Issues and Pollution

Residents in predominantly Black towns like Gloster, Mississippi, report worsening health and environmental conditions since the expansion of wood pellet plants for renewable energy.

August 1 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Alabama Arkansas California Louisiana Mississippi

Premium Renewal Rates Increase Across Major Commercial Lines Except Workers’ Compensation

The Q2 2024 Ivans Index reveals an overall increase in premium renewal rates for major commercial insurance lines, with Workers’ Compensation as the exception, showing a year-over-year decrease.

July 25 Auto Insurance Industry Property Workers' Compensation Mississippi Nebraska New York Texas Wisconsin

Gulf Coast Disasters 2020-2021: Impacts and Lessons

Exploring the compounded impacts of multiple disasters on Gulf Coast communities from 2020 to 2021 and the lessons learned to enhance future resilience.

July 22 Catastrophe Life & Health Property Risk Management Alabama Florida Louisiana Mississippi Texas

Houston Power Outages Could Last Weeks After Deadly Hurricane-Force Winds

Power outages in Houston could last for weeks following a destructive storm with hurricane-force winds, leaving thousands without electricity amid soaring temperatures.

May 17 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi