
How Climate Technology is Shaping the Future of Insurance
Climate change poses significant challenges for the insurance industry, but climate technology offers solutions that can help insurers predict, prevent, and mitigate weather-related risks, potentially transforming the sector.
July 25, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Gallagher Re’s Mid-Year Natural Catastrophe and Climate Report Highlights 2024’s Severe Convective Storm Impact
The first half of 2024 saw substantial global insured losses, with US severe convective storms accounting for 61% of the $61 billion total, highlighting the period as the costliest on record.
July 24, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Colorado
Iowa
Oklahoma
Texas

Home Insurance Crisis: Rising Costs and Climate Challenges
Rising climate-related risks and regulatory challenges are driving up home insurance costs, making homeownership more difficult for many Americans.
July 23, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Connecticut
Florida

Maryland Woman Indicted for Felony Insurance Fraud and Theft
A Maryland woman faces felony insurance fraud and theft charges after allegedly submitting fraudulent claims totaling over $180,000 to USAA.
July 23, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Maryland

NCIGF Enhances Support for Insurers
The National Conference of Insurance Guaranty Funds (NCIGF) is bolstering its efforts to assist state guarantee funds, focusing on operational support, education, and public policy management.
July 23, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

Inflation Continues to Lead Insurers’ Concerns
Despite cooling predictions, inflation remains the primary concern for insurance executives worldwide for the third consecutive year, according to the International Insurance Society’s annual survey.
July 23, 2024
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida

Mulch: An Overlooked Fire Hazard in California’s Landscaping
In wildfire-prone California, mulch can inadvertently create a fire hazard, prompting homeowners to consider safer landscaping alternatives.
July 22, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California

Gulf Coast Disasters 2020-2021: Impacts and Lessons
Exploring the compounded impacts of multiple disasters on Gulf Coast communities from 2020 to 2021 and the lessons learned to enhance future resilience.
July 22, 2024
Catastrophe
Life & Health
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas

Adjusters Reveal Their Wildest Claims: From Zoo Giraffes to Ancient Burial Grounds
From a dead giraffe in a zoo to discovering an ancient burial ground, insurance adjusters share their most bizarre and unexpected claims in a fascinating Reddit thread. These stories range from the humorous to the eerie, offering a unique glimpse into the unpredictable world of insurance.
July 16, 2024
Fraud
Litigation
Property
Weird
Florida
Missouri
Oklahoma

Rising Replacement Costs Demand Strategic Adjustments from Insurers
As inflation and global conflicts escalate replacement costs, brokers and underwriters must effectively communicate economic trends and risk factors to clients to ensure adequate coverage and transparent pricing.
July 16, 2024
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Maryland

Moody’s RMS Estimates $2.5-$4.5 Billion in U.S. Insured Losses from Hurricane Beryl
Moody’s RMS estimates U.S. insured losses from Hurricane Beryl between $2.5 and $4.5 billion, with NFIP losses under $300 million and non-U.S. losses not exceeding $1.5 billion.
July 16, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Texas

Oregon Man Arrested for Threatening Insurance Adjusters with Spear
Police arrested a suspect after he threatened insurance adjusters with an improvised spear at a Bend fitness center, leading to temporary street closure.
July 15, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Property
Oregon

Hurricane Beryl Estimated to Cause $3.3 Billion in Insured Losses Across the Americas
Hurricane Beryl is estimated to have caused $3.3 billion in insured losses, with $2.7 billion in the U.S., $510 million in the Caribbean, and $90 million in Mexico.
July 11, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Technology
Texas

White House Elevates Infrastructure to Combat Intensifying Floods
The Biden administration finalizes a policy requiring FEMA-funded reconstruction projects to be elevated above local flood levels to mitigate damage from intensifying floods due to climate change.
July 11, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Texas

Addressing Rising Insurance Costs Through Education and Resilience
Triple-I emphasizes the importance of consumer education and community resilience to mitigate rising insurance costs driven by inflation, litigation, and natural disasters.
July 11, 2024
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Louisiana



