Why Outdated Payment Systems Are Holding P&C Insurers Back
Outdated and siloed payment systems are costing P&C insurers in efficiency, customer trust, and compliance—modernizing them is now a strategic necessity.
August 14, 2025
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Record-Breaking Insured Losses in 2025 Highlight Growing Impact of U.S. Wildfires and Storms
The first half of 2025 brought $84 billion in insured catastrophe losses, driven by U.S. wildfires and severe convective storms, making it the costliest H1 since 2011.
August 14, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Father and Son Found Guilty of Arson and Insurance Fraud in Michigan Restaurant Fire
A jury convicted the co-owners of Charlie’s Family Grill of arson and insurance fraud after fires destroyed their White Cloud restaurant and garage in early 2023.
August 14, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Michigan
Fake Slip and Fall on Banana Peel at Goodwill Leads to Insurance Fraud Charge
A staged fall in a Goodwill parking lot, falsely blamed on a banana peel and later a broken lighter, has led to an insurance fraud charge following a months-long investigation.
August 14, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Weird
Connecticut
Tropical Storm Erin on Track to Become Hurricane with Impacts Likely in Northern Caribbean
Tropical Storm Erin may strengthen into a hurricane by Friday, with potential impacts including high surf and rip currents in the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
August 14, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Historic Oregon Hotel in Foreclosure After Owners Report Major Fraud Losses
The century-old Prospect Hotel near Crater Lake closed after alleged embezzlement by a trusted associate left owners facing lawsuits, loan defaults, and bank garnishment.
August 11, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Oregon
NOAA Maintains Above-Normal Hurricane Season Outlook With Updated 2025 Forecast
NOAA’s updated 2025 Atlantic hurricane forecast still calls for above-normal activity, with 13-18 named storms expected and up to five major hurricanes possible.
August 8, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Why Maryland Has the Highest Car Insurance Rates in the Nation
Maryland drivers pay the highest auto insurance rates in the U.S., with premiums driven by urban congestion, repair costs, extreme weather, and frequent claims.
August 7, 2025
Auto
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Maryland
Mastering Property Claim Investigations with Subject Matter Experts
A guide to working effectively with subject matter experts in property claims—from basic investigations to litigation-ready forensic reports and cost analyses.
August 7, 2025
Education & Training
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
What Golden Retrievers Are Teaching Us About Wildfire Smoke Exposure
A new study on golden retrievers reveals how wildfire smoke impacts pet and human health, with implications for insurance costs, coverage, and long-term risk management.
August 5, 2025
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Property
Risk Management
California
Colorado
Oregon
Florida Insurance Agent Sentenced for Premium Theft and Civil Misconduct
A former Florida insurance agent is now behind bars after stealing client premiums and facing multiple lawsuits, including a major Hurricane Ian-related judgment.
August 5, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Florida
Truck Crash Spills Thousands of Hot Dogs Across Pennsylvania Interstate
A mechanical failure caused a tractor-trailer to rupture along I-83 in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, spilling a load of hot dogs and briefly halting traffic in both directions.
August 4, 2025
Auto
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Pennsylvania
California FAIR Plan Faces Legal Action Over Alleged Smoke Damage Claim Denials
California’s insurance commissioner accuses the FAIR Plan of violating claims laws and misleading regulators over wildfire smoke damage coverage, sparking a rare enforcement case.
August 4, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
California
Colorado
Quiet Start to 2025 Hurricane Season May Be Deceiving as Forecasters Predict Spike in Storms Ahead
Although the Atlantic hurricane season began quietly, meteorologists warn that most tropical activity typically occurs after August 1 and that conditions are ripe for storms ahead.
August 1, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Louisiana
How Allstate Transformed a $145 Million Loss into a $1.28 Billion Underwriting Win
Allstate reversed massive losses by refining its underwriting strategy, focusing on risk selection, pricing precision, and catastrophe readiness to deliver billion-dollar gains.
August 1, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
