With the potential for boundless litigation involving PFAS chemicals, companies must prioritize risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate exposure before costly legal battles arise.

A Visalia taco truck owner has been arrested for staging a robbery and arson in an attempt to defraud insurance companies. Surveillance footage and a linked accomplice led authorities to uncover the plot, resulting in charges of conspiracy, arson, and insurance fraud.

Hurricane Ernesto intensifies after battering the northeast Caribbean, leaving Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands with widespread power outages, severe flooding, and disrupted services as it heads towards Bermuda.

Hurricane Debby caused $12.3 billion in damage, with 78% of affected properties located outside FEMA-designated flood zones. The event underscores the need for updated flood risk assessments and broader insurance coverage.

Recent UK riots may test the effectiveness of the UK Riot Compensation Act 2016, but overall losses are expected to remain manageable for British insurers, with claims likely staying below GBP 250 million.

By the end of July 2024, the United States witnessed 19 weather and climate disasters exceeding $1 billion each, making it the second-highest year-to-date count, with extreme heat, wildfires, and Hurricane Beryl playing significant roles.

As of mid-2024, wildfires have ravaged millions of acres in the U.S., with over 2.6 million homes at moderate or greater risk, emphasizing the crucial role of insurance and risk management in protecting communities.

A new one-year moratorium issued by California’s Insurance Commissioner prevents insurance cancellations and non-renewals for over 185,000 homeowners impacted by recent wildfires in Northern and Central California, ensuring coverage as they recover.

A New York man has filed a lawsuit against the Museum of Ice Cream, alleging that the museum’s marketing and inadequate warnings led him to break his ankle after jumping into their sprinkle pool during a 2023 visit.

Following Hurricane Debby, Florida’s CFO issued an emergency order extending the period for property owners to cancel contracts with public adjusters from 10 to 30 days and implementing new regulations for adjuster conduct.

The Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to enhance the resilience and reliability of the U.S. power grid against extreme weather and climate change.

Global insured losses from natural catastrophes have surged to $60 billion in the first half of 2024, with severe thunderstorms in the US contributing significantly.

People are moving to fire- and flood-prone areas in the US, driven by migration to Texas and Florida. These states attract newcomers with low taxes and affordable housing, despite growing climate risks.

Norwegian salmon farms are experiencing unprecedented fish mortality rates this year due to an unusually harsh winter and the El Nino climate phenomenon.

Hurricane Debby has made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, leading to potential historic flooding from northern Florida to the Carolinas, along with gusty winds, storm surge, and tornadoes.