
Maine Stands Out as Home Insurance Rates Hold Steady Amid National Spikes
While home insurance premiums rise across the U.S., Maine has maintained stability, experiencing a rate decrease in 2024. Geography and low disaster risk contribute to its resilience.
February 25, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont

Heavy Snowfall Causes Roof Collapses Across Central New York
Oswego County officials report at least 26 roof collapses following record snowfall, prompting emergency measures and rescue efforts as structural risks continue to rise.
February 24, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
New York

Rising Insurance Costs and Severe Thunderstorms: How Convective Storms Are Reshaping Risk
Severe convective storms are a major driver of rising insurance costs, with hail, tornadoes, and strong winds causing billions in property damage. Understanding storm patterns can help insurers manage risk effectively.
February 24, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana

Ohio Woman Sentenced for Arson and Insurance Fraud Scheme
Angela Frase of Sterling, Ohio, has been sentenced to two years in prison for staging a hate crime and committing insurance fraud after setting multiple fires at her home.
February 21, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Ohio

Reconstruction Costs Skyrocket Over 60% in a Decade, but Growth Slows for 2025
Verisk’s latest report reveals that reconstruction costs are rising at a slower pace, approaching pre-pandemic levels. Residential and commercial costs are expected to grow modestly into mid-2025.
February 21, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management

US P&C Insurance Industry Improves in 2024 Despite Underwriting Losses
Higher interest rates and improved underwriting have helped the US property and casualty insurance industry recover in 2024, with continued growth and profitability expected in 2025.
February 20, 2025
Auto
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

How AI Transformed Insurance Claims Processing in 2024
The final installment of the 2024 Global InsurTech Report explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the insurance claims process, from first notice of loss to settlement, while tracking investment trends in the InsurTech sector.
February 18, 2025
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Florida’s Insurance Market Shows Signs of Recovery, but Reinsurance Challenges Persist
Florida’s insurance market is stabilizing, with reinsurance supply outpacing demand for the first time in years. However, challenges remain, particularly in the lower layers of reinsurance coverage, where costs continue to rise.
February 17, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida

Shielding Your Home from Hail Damage: Essential Steps for Protection
Hailstorms can cause severe property damage, but proactive steps like impact-resistant roofing, storm shutters, and tree maintenance can help reduce risk and protect your home.
February 14, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

FEMA Raises NFIP’s Estimated Losses from Hurricane Helene to $7.4 Billion
FEMA now estimates NFIP losses from Hurricane Helene to be between $6.4 billion and $7.4 billion, with total claims exceeding 57,400. The agency has borrowed $2 billion to cover claims.
February 12, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property

100,000 Organic Eggs Stolen from Pennsylvania Farm in Trailer Heist
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of approximately 100,000 organic eggs, valued at $40,000, from a distribution trailer at Pete and Gerry’s Organics in Greencastle.
February 11, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Pennsylvania

Hawaii’s High Court Weighs Insurance Dispute Over Maui Wildfire Settlement
Hawaii’s Supreme Court is considering a critical insurance dispute that could determine the fate of a $4 billion settlement for victims of the devastating 2023 Maui wildfire. The case hinges on whether insurers can independently sue the defendants to recover claims they’ve paid.
February 11, 2025
Catastrophe
Litigation
Property
Subrogation
Hawaii

Allstate Projects $900 Million in Reinsurance Recoveries from LA Wildfires
Allstate anticipates recovering $900 million through its reinsurance program after estimating $2 billion in gross losses from the Los Angeles wildfires. This will result in a net loss of $1.1 billion for the insurer.
February 6, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California

Economic Fallout from Los Angeles Wildfires Could Reach $164 Billion, UCLA Forecasts
The devastating January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires could result in $95 billion to $164 billion in total losses, including $75 billion in insured claims, along with GDP declines, job losses, and rising insurance costs.
February 5, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California

Rising Insurance Costs Challenge Multifamily Housing Industry
Severe storms, rising construction costs, and increased litigation are driving insurance rates higher for apartment owners, forcing them to adjust coverage, reduce claims, and rethink investment strategies.
January 31, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California



