A historic bomb cyclone brings hurricane-force winds and mass power outages to the Pacific Northwest, while a converging atmospheric river intensifies the threat with flooding rains.
CargoNet reports a surge in cargo thefts during Thanksgiving, with high-risk areas and targeted goods revealing sophisticated criminal networks exploiting supply chain vulnerabilities.
The 2024 Global Innovation Awards celebrated the innovative strides of insurers and insurtechs in Property & Casualty, Life | Health | Retirement, and Predict & Prevent categories at the Global Insurance Forum in Miami.
Automation can streamline claims management by addressing fragmentation, enhancing security, and meeting rising customer expectations while improving efficiency and satisfaction.
Property and casualty insurers are adopting AI and aerial imagery to address climate challenges, cybersecurity concerns, and improve underwriting accuracy, according to a Nearmap report.
Severe weather, inflation, and roofing scams are driving a surge in roof-related insurance claims, forcing the industry to adjust coverage and policy conditions to manage risks.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton highlight significant issues in the U.S. flood insurance market, showcasing the gaps in coverage, private market growth, and lessons from Florida’s response.
The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene sheds light on the widespread lack of flood insurance, revealing critical challenges in accessibility, affordability, and risk awareness.
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.
Ongoing drought and high winds have sparked severe brush fires across Massachusetts, with over 1,500 acres already burned this season. Officials urge caution as red flag warnings remain in place.
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.
A New York court dismissed a homeowner’s breach of contract claim for delayed filing, ruling that the lawsuit, filed almost seven years after project completion, was beyond the six-year statute of limitations for construction defect claims. Pandemic-related deadline extensions could not save the case.
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.
Earnix’s 2024 Trends Report reveals insurers are increasingly adopting AI for real-time data analytics while confronting hurdles like legacy system upgrades, regulatory compliance, and operational delays. Insights highlight insurers’ progress and gaps as they navigate technology-driven transformation.
A Geneva Association survey finds a growing insurance gap among Gen Z, migrants, and low-income earners in developed nations. This gap reflects affordability concerns and a need for tailored, accessible policies to boost financial resilience across underserved demographics.