
Bayer Plans $10.5B Settlement to Resolve Roundup Cancer Lawsuits
The proposed deal would address current and future glyphosate cancer claims, with Missouri state court proceedings at the center of the class-action effort.
February 17
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Missouri

Texas Breaks Tornado Records in 2025 as Claims and Premium Pressures Mount
Texas recorded more tornadoes than any other state in 2025, intensifying claims activity, pushing premiums higher, and renewing scrutiny on wind and hail deductibles across the property insurance market.
January 12
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Arkansas
Missouri
North Dakota
Texas

Delivery Drones Are Expanding Rapidly as Safety, Cost, and Regulatory Challenges Persist
As FAA regulations evolve, drone delivery is scaling to more U.S. cities, though high costs, airspace safety, and privacy concerns continue to slow full adoption.
August 14, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Arizona
Florida
Georgia
Kansas
Missouri

Insurer Says It Owes No Coverage for Kansas City Super Bowl Parade Shooting Lawsuit
Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters says its event liability policy excludes coverage for claims tied to a deadly shooting at the 2024 Super Bowl parade in Kansas City.
July 23, 2025
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Missouri

U.S. Wildfires and Storms Push Global Insured Catastrophe Losses to $100 Billion in First Half of 2025
Aon’s midyear catastrophe recap shows $100 billion in insured losses—second-highest ever—driven by U.S. wildfires, convective storms, and a costly earthquake in Myanmar.
July 17, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Missouri

Severe Storms in US and Europe Trigger Massive Insured Losses
Severe storms across the US and Europe from late May to early June caused extensive hail, flood, and wind damage, with insured losses reaching into the billions.
June 9, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Texas
Missouri Man Sentenced to Prison for Staging Car Crashes and Defrauding Insurers
A Missouri man who staged nighttime auto accidents and faked injuries to collect insurance payouts has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and ordered to pay restitution.
April 15, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Missouri

Historic Flooding Threat Intensifies Across Central US After Devastating Storms and Tornadoes
Following deadly tornadoes and widespread storm damage, central US states now face a rare high-risk flood event that could bring once-in-a-generation impacts.
April 4, 2025
Catastrophe
Property
Arkansas
Indiana
Kentucky
Mississippi
Missouri

Rising Insurance Costs and Severe Thunderstorms: How Convective Storms Are Reshaping Risk
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.
February 24, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana

"World’s Largest Truck Stop" in Iowa Fined for Clean Water Act Violations
The EPA fined Iowa 80, the world’s largest truck stop, and Joplin 44 a total of $390,784 for failing to meet Clean Water Act regulations on petroleum spill prevention and containment.
January 29, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Iowa
Missouri

Parents of Teen Killed in Orlando Ride Accident Awarded $310 Million
A jury has awarded $310 million to the parents of Tyre Sampson, the teen who fell from the Orlando FreeFall ride in 2022, highlighting the consequences of safety failures in amusement rides.
December 9, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Missouri

Missouri Farmer Featured on Reality TV Show Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million-Dollar Crop Insurance Fraud
A Missouri farmer, known for his role in a reality TV series, has pleaded guilty to a multi-million-dollar crop insurance fraud scheme involving falsified federal benefit claims.
December 3, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Missouri

Oklahoma Employer Ordered to Pay $72,000 for Misclassifying Retail Workers and Denying Overtime
An Oklahoma employer must pay $72,000 in back wages and damages after misusing an agricultural exemption to avoid paying overtime to 20 retail employees across multiple locations.
December 3, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas

US Faces Mounting Losses from November Storms as Extreme Weather Intensifies
Early November storms, including tornadoes, flooding, and wildfires, caused extensive damage across multiple states, leaving insurers facing substantial losses and highlighting the rising frequency of severe weather events across the US.
November 11, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Arkansas
California
Missouri
Oklahoma

Employers Face Rising Scrutiny Over Worker Safety Amid Natural Disasters
As natural disasters become more frequent, lawsuits are shining a light on employer responsibility for worker safety. Recent cases in Tennessee and Kentucky highlight the legal risks companies face without proper emergency plans.
October 23, 2024
Catastrophe
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Kentucky
Missouri
New York
Tennessee



