AI-based analysis reveals nearly half of U.S. properties have overlooked secondary structures, highlighting risks for homeowners and insurers alike.

The North Carolina Supreme Court diverged from most courts, finding that COVID-19 shutdowns constituted direct physical loss for restaurants under certain insurance policies.

Sodium-ion batteries offer a more affordable and eco-friendly alternative to lithium-ion technology, with potential applications in energy storage despite size limitations.

Authorities have arrested a teenager linked to the Scattered Spider gang, accusing them of hacking financial and telecom firms and launching phishing campaigns targeting employees and customers.

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, marked by record Florida landfalls and extreme storm activity, ranks among the most impactful in recent history, Howden Re reports.

A Greensboro woman faces charges for allegedly filing a $49,000 claim for pre-existing damage to her late mother's home, using her mother's identity to obtain the policy.

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, ending with 18 named storms, saw record-breaking storms, including Hurricane Milton, which inflicted billions in insured losses across the U.S.

A North Carolina insurance agent faces embezzlement charges after allegedly taking premiums without securing policies, following a history of regulatory penalties and surrendered licenses.

As COP29 unfolds in a year of record-high temperatures, new research reveals accelerating climate effects, from supercharged storms and wildfire deaths to a slowing Atlantic current, raising concerns about a range of tipping points.

The Insurance Information Institute's latest report highlights the increasing flood risks faced by inland areas due to shifting weather patterns. Hurricanes, tropical storms, and thunderstorms are pushing the boundaries of flood-prone regions, underscoring the need for better insurance coverage, flood resilience, and mitigation strategies to bridge the protection gap in non-coastal communities.

Insurance claims in Florida from Hurricanes Helene and Milton have reached $4.775 billion, up $169 million from last week's total. The storms have left extensive residential and commercial property damage, according to the Office of Insurance Regulation.

A Texas A&M study shows a nearly 20% increase in extreme rainfall during storms like Hurricane Helene, linking climate change to intensified flooding risks across the southeastern United States.

The devastation from Hurricane Helene reveals a significant inland flood-protection gap, particularly in flood-prone communities without sufficient insurance coverage, where misinformation and funding challenges further slow recovery efforts.

Ghost policies, a type of fraudulent workers' comp coverage, are leaving businesses and employees exposed to high risks, especially in states where such policies remain legal.

Insured losses from global natural catastrophes exceeded the 10-year average, driven by frequent storms and floods, while total economic losses for 2024 remained slightly below average.