
Plastic Surgery Malpractice Study Finds Clinical Judgment Drives Highest Claim Costs
A review of nearly 2,000 closed malpractice claims found technical skill issues were the most common contributing factor, but clinical judgment failures produced the highest average indemnity payments. The findings offer new insight for underwriters, adjusters, and healthcare risk managers.
July 6
Liability
Life & Health
Litigation
Risk Management
Underwriting

Strong El Niño Forecast Signals Higher Weather Loss Risks for Insurers
The World Meteorological Organization says confidence is growing that a strong El Niño will develop, increasing the likelihood of extreme weather, record temperatures, and catastrophe-related insurance claims through 2026 and into 2027.
July 6
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management

Heat Dome to Bring Dangerous Triple Digit Heat Across Much of the U.S.
Triple digit heat, wildfire conditions, severe storms, and a tropical disturbance are creating multiple exposures for insurers and claims professionals as millions of Americans face dangerous weather during the holiday week.
June 30
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation

Water Damage Tops Home Insurance Claims Despite Homeowners Fearing Fire
A new PEMCO survey shows many homeowners overestimate fire risk while underestimating costly water damage, creating opportunities for insurers and agents to promote leak detection technology during policy renewals.
June 30
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting
Oregon
Washington

Connecticut Court Says Post-Accident Repair Photos Cannot Prove Negligence
A Connecticut appeals court ruled that photographs showing repairs made after a mail carrier's fall should not have been admitted to prove the landlord was negligent, sending the premises liability case back for a new trial.
June 30
Liability
Litigation
Property
Connecticut

How IoT Sensors Are Improving Construction Claims and Water Loss Prevention
Construction IoT has matured from passive monitoring into automated environmental control that helps prevent losses, strengthen claims documentation, reduce litigation exposure, and support faster project recovery.
June 30
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Technology

JetBlue Reports Suspected Drone Strike on JFK Approach as FAA Investigates
A JetBlue Airbus landed safely after the crew reported a drone strike during its approach to JFK. The incident highlights unresolved questions about aviation liability, subrogation, and insurance coverage when drone operators cannot be identified.
June 30
Insurance Industry
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Subrogation
New York

Miami’s Super Yacht Boom Leaves Derelict Boats, Rising Marine Risks, and Insurance Challenges
As luxury yacht ownership expands across South Florida, abandoned vessels, marina shortages, and rising boating accidents are creating new risks for insurers, marine adjusters, and local governments.
June 29
Insurance Industry
Liability
Marine
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Rising Insurance Costs Put Performance Car Ownership Out of Reach
Higher theft rates, expensive repairs and underwriting changes are making high-performance vehicles increasingly difficult to insure, even as used prices become more attractive.
June 29
Auto
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Underwriting
California
Florida
New York

NAIC Confirms 3.1TB Data Published After Cyberattack by ShinyHunters
The publication of stolen NAIC data has interrupted investment designation activities and highlights how attacks on insurance regulators can ripple across the industry. Investigators continue to assess the breach while insurers monitor potential operational and cybersecurity impacts.
June 29
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology

Washington Restaurants Ordered to Pay $750K in Unpaid Wages
A federal court ordered four Washington restaurants to pay $750,000 in back wages and damages to 42 workers after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation found overtime, minimum wage, child labor, and retaliation violations.
June 29
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Washington

Supreme Court Rules Roundup Cancer Claims Barred by Federal Pesticide Labeling Law
The 7-2 decision overturns a Missouri jury verdict and finds federal pesticide labeling law preempts state failure-to-warn claims. The ruling could significantly reduce Bayer's exposure in thousands of pending Roundup lawsuits.
June 25
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management

Venezuela Earthquake Raises Questions Over Insurance and Parametric Coverage
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck near Caracas after a strong foreshock, prompting warnings of widespread casualties, major economic damage, and uncertainty over insured losses and parametric coverage.
June 25
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management

Could a Hurricane Impact the World Cup? History Shows the Risk for Host Cities
Historical hurricane data shows tropical storm threats remain relatively low during the World Cup, but several host cities have experienced damaging storms, flooding, and infrastructure losses during June and July.
June 24
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Georgia
Massachusetts
Missouri

When Should Insurers Scale AI? Industry Executives Point to Business Readiness
Insurance technology leaders say successful AI adoption depends on workflow integration, human oversight, and clear business outcomes rather than technical sophistication alone. Carriers that delay adoption too long risk falling behind a rapidly changing market.
June 24
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Technology
Underwriting




