
Investigation into Social Media Rumors Impacting Jackson’s Water Crisis
Law enforcement examines the role of social media in exacerbating Jackson, Mississippi's water system crisis amid a cold snap.
January 22, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Mississippi

Jackson, Mississippi Wins $10.3 Million Settlement from Zurich American Insurance
After a lengthy legal battle, the city of Jackson, Mississippi, is set to receive $10.3 million from Zurich American Insurance for damages from a 2013 hailstorm.
January 12, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Mississippi

P&C Insurance in 2023: A Year to Forget, but a Stepping Stone to Future Success
Exploring the tumultuous journey of the P&C industry in 2023 and its potential path towards recovery and innovation in 2024, amidst global and economic uncertainties.
January 2, 2024
Auto
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Alabama
California
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi

Rising Natural Disasters and Economic Factors Lead to Increasing Homeowners Insurance Costs
Homeowners insurance affordability declines nationwide, influenced by increased natural disasters and economic factors, with significant state-to-state variations in insurance costs.
November 20, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Hampshire
Oklahoma

Homeowners Insurance Affordability Study Reveals Significant Variations Across States
A recent study by the Insurance Research Council reveals stark differences in homeowners insurance affordability across the United States.
November 14, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Hampshire

The Threat of Tornadoes and Severe Weather Rises in the South
Portions of the South are facing the increased threat of severe weather and tornadoes this time of year. We are in the period known as the 'second tornado season' for many residents in the south. The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) urges residents, particularly across the South and southern Plains to stay vigilant.
October 5, 2023
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kansas

It’s Not an "Insurance Crisis" -- It’s a Risk Crisis
Ten states -- Louisiana, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia -- as well as additional plaintiffs, are suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) over its new methodology for pricing flood insurance, Risk Rating 2.0.
September 21, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida
Idaho
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi

States Urge Judge to Reject Dismissal Motion in Flood Insurance Lawsuit
Florida and other states are trying to fend off an attempt by the Biden administration to end a lawsuit challenging changes to the National Flood Insurance Program that have led to higher premiums for many property owners.
September 8, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Florida
Idaho
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi

10 States Sue FEMA Over Higher Flood Insurance Rates
Ten states and dozens of municipalities are suing the Biden administration over rate hikes in the National Flood Insurance Program. That program offers coverage in high-risk flood areas and is administered by FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
June 2, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida
Idaho
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi

Insured Losses From Mississippi Tornado Expected To Exceed $100M
The Mississippi state insurance department has reported that insurance losses from the March tornado that swept through parts of Mississippi have reached nearly $100 million, with uninsured losses expected to surpass this figure.
April 26, 2023
Catastrophe
Property
Mississippi

Intense Storms Last Day Of March: 50 Tornadoes And 32 People Dead
Parts of the Midwest and South devastated by catastrophic tornadoes will have almost no time to recover before another round of dangerous storms takes aim at hard-hit areas.
April 3, 2023
Auto
Property
Alabama
Arkansas
Delaware
Illinois
Indiana

EF4 Tornado In Mississippi Obliterated Property On Its Nearly Sixty-Mile Track
An EF4 tornado tore through the western Mississippi town of Rolling Fork on Friday night, causing total destruction as it ripped through the small, tight-knit community. The outbreak of storms left at least 26 dead across the Southeast, and communities face a lengthy road to recovery.
March 27, 2023
Auto
Property
Mississippi

There’s A New Entry In The 10 Most Expensive Hurricanes In U.S. History
Hurricane Ian, which thrashed Florida and the Carolinas last year, has claimed the No. 3 spot in the list of 10 most expensive hurricanes in U.S. history, according to a new report from the National Centers for Environmental Information.
January 12, 2023
Catastrophe
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Jersey

2 Killed In Alabama As Severe Storms And Tornadoes Sweep Across The South
Severe storms and tornadoes ripped through parts of the South from Tuesday into Wednesday morning, killing at least two people in Alabama and damaging homes and other buildings in at least three states, officials said.
November 30, 2022
Property
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi

USAA Reaches Settlement in Lawsuit Over ACV Payments
A settlement has been reached in a Mississippi class action suit accusing USAA of failing to pay the full actual cash value (ACV) of totaled vehicles, just days after a judge rejected the carrier's motion to dismiss the suit.
August 30, 2022
Auto
Litigation
Mississippi




