
Tropical Storm Bertha Expected to Make Louisiana Landfall Wednesday
Tropical Storm Bertha is forecast to make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday. Forecasters expect breezy conditions, scattered rain, and minor coastal flooding, with the greatest impacts remaining south of the storm's center.
July 21
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Louisiana
Mississippi

Tropical Depression Two Expected to Become Tropical Storm Bertha Along Gulf Coast
Tropical Depression Two is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha as it tracks along the northern Gulf Coast. Heavy rain, storm surge, and tropical storm conditions could lead to flooding and property damage from Florida to Texas.
July 20
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas

Gulf Tropical Development Chances Increase as Central Florida Turns Drier
The National Hurricane Center increased the odds of tropical development for Invest 91L in the eastern Gulf. A westward shift in the projected track is expected to reduce rainfall across Central Florida while keeping the Gulf Coast under closer watch.
July 20
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Taylor Farms Recalls Iceberg Lettuce Shipped to 27 States Amid Cyclospora Outbreak
Taylor Farms expanded its voluntary recall after federal investigators linked imported iceberg lettuce to a multistate cyclospora outbreak. The recall raises product liability and food contamination concerns across the supply chain.
July 20
Liability
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Subrogation

Climate Models Grow More Accurate as Insurers Face Rising Extreme Weather Risks
Advances in climate attribution science are helping insurers better estimate future catastrophe risks, even as political scrutiny over climate models intensifies.
July 10
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Florida Roofing Contractor Under Insurance Fraud Investigation Amid Nearly $1 Million in Claims
A Jacksonville roofing contractor is under investigation as customers, employees, and suppliers allege unpaid debts, unfinished roofing projects, and contract disputes totaling nearly $1 million.
July 10
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Florida

OpenAI Stargate Data Center Raises Property, Pollution, and Liability Questions in Texas
OpenAI's flagship Stargate campus in Abilene is becoming a case study in how AI infrastructure may reshape property, environmental, and liability exposures. Nearby homeowners, former regulators, and environmental advocates are questioning whether current permitting rules adequately address projects of this scale.
July 10
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Texas

Kia Recalls 462K Tellurides Again Over Fire Risk, Owners Urged to Park Outside
A new remedy targets a power seat motor defect that can overheat and cause fires in certain 2020-2024 Kia Telluride SUVs. Owners are advised to park outside until repairs are completed.
July 10
Auto
Property
Risk Management
Subrogation

CSU Cuts 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast Again as Strong El Niño Expected to Suppress Storms
Colorado State University has reduced its Atlantic hurricane outlook for the second time this season, citing growing confidence that a strong to very strong El Niño will sharply limit tropical cyclone activity through the peak of the season.
July 9
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Texas

Wind Mitigation Discounts Alone Won’t Stop Property Insurance Premium Surge, Studies Say
Two new studies conclude that mitigation discounts encourage home hardening for some property owners but fail to overcome affordability barriers for many households, even as climate-driven insurance costs continue to rise across much of the Southeast.
July 9
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Underwriting
California
Florida
Louisiana
North Carolina
South Carolina

California Wildfire Contractor Fraud Leaves Homeowner Out $18,000
A California wildfire survivor says an unlicensed contractor took an $18,000 payment before abandoning the project. Insurance and fraud experts say similar scams are increasing after natural disasters across the United States.
July 7
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
California

Manhattan High-Rise Evacuated After Buckled Columns Raise Collapse Concerns
Structural columns failed during a major office-to-residential conversion in Midtown Manhattan, prompting evacuations, street closures, and an engineering assessment as officials work to stabilize the building.
July 7
Liability
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
New York

State Farm Releases Illinois Weather Data Showing 50,000 Catastrophe Claims Amid Rate Dispute
State Farm says Illinois homeowners filed 50,000 severe weather claims through mid-June as tornadoes and hail continue driving losses. The new data adds context to the insurer's ongoing dispute with Illinois regulators over homeowners insurance rates.
July 6
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Underwriting
Illinois

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



