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Bayer Plans $10.5B Settlement to Resolve Roundup Cancer Lawsuits

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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
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