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.

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.

As Hurricane Milton hit Florida, resilience-focused communities like Babcock Ranch and Hunters Point emerged unscathed, showcasing how disaster preparedness measures protect homes and reduce long-term costs, even amid costly initial investments.

A recent study highlights how removing federal subsidies from climate-vulnerable areas can reduce development, increase flood resilience, and generate savings, while emphasizing the challenges of balancing housing demand with disaster risk.

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.

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.

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.

Recent damaging earthquakes in West Texas are likely caused by oil and gas activity, according to the USGS.

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.

The first half of 2024 saw substantial global insured losses, with US severe convective storms accounting for 61% of the $61 billion total, highlighting the period as the costliest on record.

From a dead giraffe in a zoo to discovering an ancient burial ground, insurance adjusters share their most bizarre and unexpected claims in a fascinating Reddit thread. These stories range from the humorous to the eerie, offering a unique glimpse into the unpredictable world of insurance.

Powerful storms swept through Texas on Tuesday, causing over 750,000 power outages and significant damage, especially in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with further severe weather expected throughout the day.

Recent tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa, and Oklahoma have caused significant damage, impacting over 7,000 properties and leading to extensive recovery efforts.

According to Aon’s latest catastrophe report, the first quarter of 2024 saw lower economic and insured losses compared to last year.

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.