Hurricane Forecasting Breakthroughs at Risk as NOAA Faces Budget Cuts
Despite record-setting accuracy in 2024 hurricane forecasts, funding and staff cuts at NOAA threaten future storm tracking capabilities and public safety nationwide.
May 7
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Colorado
Florida
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Weather Balloon Cuts Challenge Forecasting Capabilities and Emergency Readiness
NOAA staffing shortages have forced a pause in weather balloon launches at key U.S. locations, raising concerns about storm forecasting and community resilience.
April 30
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Nebraska
South Dakota
Weather Balloon Cuts Threaten Forecast Accuracy Amid Severe Season
National Weather Service balloon launch reductions, blamed on Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff cuts, threaten forecast accuracy during severe weather season, raising concerns for claims adjusters.
March 25
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Colorado
Maine
Nebraska
New York
South Dakota
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
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers on the Rise in 2023, IRC Report Finds
A new Insurance Research Council (IRC) report reveals that over 33% of U.S. drivers in 2023 lacked sufficient auto insurance, marking a significant increase since 2017.
February 21
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Colorado
District Of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
North Dakota Grants Key Approval for Midwest CO2 Pipeline Storage
North Dakota regulators approved permits for underground carbon dioxide storage, a critical step for Summit Carbon Solutions’ Midwest pipeline project, despite ongoing opposition.
December 19, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Roof Damage Claims Surge Nationwide Amid Extreme Weather and Rising Costs
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.
September 11, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Illinois
Minnesota
Nebraska Couple Charged with Defrauding Geico in $80,000 Camper Insurance Scheme
A Nebraska couple faces felony charges for allegedly defrauding Geico out of nearly $80,000 by filing a false insurance claim on a stolen camper that was later found in Oklahoma.
September 5, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Nebraska
Oklahoma
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, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Property
Workers' Compensation
Mississippi
Nebraska
New York
Texas
Wisconsin
Extensive Tornado Damage Reported in Nebraska, Iowa, and Oklahoma
Recent tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa, and Oklahoma have caused significant damage, impacting over 7,000 properties and leading to extensive recovery efforts.
May 1, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Iowa
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Tornado Outbreak Stretches Across Central U.S., Driven by Unusual Weather Patterns
A series of tornadoes, influenced by El Niño’s decay, wreaked havoc across the central United States from Oklahoma to Nebraska, highlighting changing patterns in tornado occurrences.
April 29, 2024
Catastrophe
Risk Management
Technology
Iowa
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Record Vehicle Thefts in 2023: A Nationwide Analysis
A record 1,020,729 vehicles were stolen across the U.S. in 2023, with California and the District of Columbia leading in numbers and rates, respectively.
April 18, 2024
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Nebraska Sheriff Accepts Plea Deal in Insurance Fraud Case
A sheriff in Nebraska pleads no contest to felony charge in insurance fraud case, agrees to surrender law enforcement license without facing jail time.
March 21, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Nebraska
Allstate Revises Claim Decision to Full Coverage After Local News Inquiry
Following a non-injury crash, Allstate initially attributes 20% fault to a green-light driver, later revising their decision to full coverage after media inquiry.
February 12, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Nebraska
Nebraska Man Charged with Stealing Over $800,000 in Insurance Fraud Scheme
A Lincoln, Nebraska man is accused of defrauding his employer, American Heritage Life Insurance Company, out of nearly $850,000 through false claims.
February 9, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Nebraska
