California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is urging insurers to follow state laws requiring advance payments to wildfire survivors, aiming to accelerate recovery efforts in Los Angeles.

A federal court ruled that a cannabis grower’s business income loss was not covered by its insurance policy after a fire damaged crops but did not halt overall operations.

Moody’s projects $30 billion in insured property losses from Los Angeles County wildfires, highlighting the challenges of insuring high-risk areas and the strain on California’s FAIR plan.

A rare snowstorm dumped record amounts of snow across the US South, causing travel chaos, frozen pipes, and widespread disruptions in states unprepared for such severe winter weather.

Cargo theft incidents surged 27% in 2024, reaching 3,625 reported cases in the U.S. and Canada. California and Texas were hit hardest, with criminals shifting to high-value targets like electronics and copper.

Industry groups criticize the Federal Insurance Office’s latest report on homeowners insurance, highlighting data flaws and an overemphasis on climate risks at the expense of other market factors.

Despite progress through legislative reforms, Louisiana’s insurance market remains burdened by high costs, litigation, and affordability issues, requiring ongoing attention.

Catastrophe bonds and related insurance-linked securities surged to a record $17.7 billion in issuance during 2024, driven by a robust first half and strong year-end performance.

FEMA has expanded its flood insurance reinsurance program for 2025, transferring $758 million in risk to 27 private reinsurers and covering portions of losses from catastrophic flood events.

A new report reveals mixed consumer opinions on insurers using AI for severe weather predictions, highlighting the need for transparency and education to build trust in these tools.

The Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Los Angeles have damaged or destroyed 17,027 structures, with estimated insured losses reaching $32.5 billion, making this one of the costliest wildfire events in U.S. history.

The $19.7 million Basquiat forgery case highlights the importance of proper appraisals and tailored insurance coverage for art and collectibles, even for homeowners.

The U.S. property and casualty insurance industry is poised for continued profitability, fueled by improving personal auto results, economic growth, and challenges in commercial lines.

A recent IRC survey reveals that while most homeowners feel prepared for severe weather, awareness of mitigation strategies, premium savings, and legal system impacts remains limited.

The accelerating impacts of climate change, coupled with slow government response and human reluctance to prepare, are driving a homeowners insurance crisis in wildfire-prone states like California.