Scientists Chase Extreme Hailstorms Across the Plains to Uncover the Costliest Weather Threat
Researchers are diving into hailstorms across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas to better understand one of the U.S.’s costliest but most overlooked weather risks.
June 9
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Colorado
Kansas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Federal Court Rules Health Insurers in New Mexico Do Not Have to Cover Medical Marijuana Costs
A federal court ruled that New Mexico health insurers are not obligated to cover medical marijuana, highlighting conflicts between state mandates and federal regulations.
April 28
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
New Mexico
Texas Measles Outbreak Raises Alarms Nationwide as Infections Cross State Lines
Texas’ largest measles outbreak in decades has spread to New Mexico and Oklahoma, with experts warning it could become a national crisis without swift vaccination efforts.
March 24
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Illinois
New Mexico
New York
Oklahoma
Texas
Health Insurance Fraud Case Resolved by Austin-Based Small Group Business
An Austin-based small group health insurer settles allegations of fraudulent billing practices, emphasizing the need for transparency and ethical standards in health insurance claims.
January 23
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana
Freeze Claims: Strategies for Swift and Effective Resolution
Learn how proactive risk management, clear communication, and expert coordination can turn a freeze claim disaster into a successful recovery.
December 9, 2024
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Property
Risk Management
Arizona
Florida
New Mexico
Strangest Claims and Encounters Shared by Insurance Adjusters
Adjusters share bizarre and unsettling stories from the field, ranging from surreal encounters to harrowing situations that shed light on the unpredictable nature of their work.
August 29, 2024
Catastrophe
Fraud
Liability
Weird
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
Wildfire Risk Intensifies in 2024: Over 2.6 Million Homes at High Risk in the Western U.S.
As of mid-2024, wildfires have ravaged millions of acres in the U.S., with over 2.6 million homes at moderate or greater risk, emphasizing the crucial role of insurance and risk management in protecting communities.
August 13, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Arizona
California
Colorado
Hawaii
Idaho
Oil and Gas Activity Likely Caused West Texas Earthquakes
Recent damaging earthquakes in West Texas are likely caused by oil and gas activity, according to the USGS.
July 31, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Homeowners Face 21% Insurance Premium Increase, Climate Change Cited as Major Factor
Homeowners insurance premiums surged by 21% from May 2022 to May 2023, largely due to severe weather events driven by climate change, leaving many homeowners with limited options.
July 29, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
California
Colorado
Florida
Idaho
Louisiana
New Mexico Supreme Court Strikes Down Workers’ Compensation Act Provision as Unconstitutional
The New Mexico Supreme Court rules the Workers’ Compensation Act’s differential treatment of physical and mental injuries unconstitutional, advocating for equal benefits.
April 2, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
New Mexico
Fentanyl’s Impact on Road Safety: A Growing Concern for America’s Highways
As the opioid epidemic escalates, fentanyl’s presence in fatal road accidents underscores a critical public health issue.
March 18, 2024
Auto
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
California
Delaware
Maryland
New Hampshire
New Mexico
Defense Highlights Systemic Failures in ’Rust’ Trial, Calls Attention to Production and Investigative Lapses
In a strategic move, the ’Rust’ trial defense calls witnesses to underscore systemic issues and investigative shortcomings, distancing their client from sole responsibility.
March 7, 2024
Life & Health
Litigation
Risk Management
Weird
New Mexico
Swiss Re CEO Highlights Climate Crisis as Major Factor in Rising Insurance Costs
The CEO of Swiss Re underscores the need for fair risk valuation amid rising insurance costs, pointing to climate change as a significant driver of recent price adjustments.
February 19, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
California
Colorado
Florida
Idaho
New Jersey
Attorneys General Request Hyundai, Kia Recalls Due To Prevalent Thefts
Seventeen state attorneys general have called on the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars due to their susceptibility to theft, which has been amplified by a viral social media challenge.
April 21, 2023
Auto
Subrogation
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Illinois
Allstate, State Farm Continue to Raise Auto Insurance Rates
Allstate and State Farm have continued to pursue significant auto insurance rate increases as they react to inflationary pressures and increases in auto accident severity.
September 21, 2022
Auto
Arizona
Florida
Illinois
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
