
Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch Highlights Power, Satellite, and BI Exposure
NOAA’s warning underscores exposure tied to power quality, satellite services, and timing-dependent operations that can trigger complex business interruption claims without physical damage.
January 20
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Marine
Property
Risk Management

California Lawmakers Move to Regulate Aerial Imagery Used by Insurers
A proposal would require advance notice to homeowners and bar insurers from relying on aerial images older than 180 days when making coverage decisions.
January 12
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California

Texas Breaks Tornado Records in 2025 as Claims and Premium Pressures Mount
Texas recorded more tornadoes than any other state in 2025, intensifying claims activity, pushing premiums higher, and renewing scrutiny on wind and hail deductibles across the property insurance market.
January 12
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Arkansas
Missouri
North Dakota
Texas

Insurance AI Falls Short When Speed Replaces Context
Heavy investment in insurance AI continues to deliver limited returns as automation accelerates workflows without improving decision quality, explainability, or claims outcomes.
January 12
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Why Casualty Claims Are Harder to Settle in 2026 Despite Market Stabilization
Rates may be leveling off, but jury behavior, litigation funding, and documentation demands continue to drive claim severity and settlement complexity heading into 2026.
January 12
Auto
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Property
California
Illinois
New York
Texas

Flood Protection Gap Reaches $255B as Insurers Rethink Risk Models
A growing flood protection gap is driving insurers and large businesses toward parametric coverage and captive risk structures as legacy models fall short.
January 8
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology

How Insurers and Property Owners Are Using Data to Address Deferred Maintenance Risks
As deferred maintenance costs climb, insurers are partnering with technology providers to help policyholders reduce losses before claims occur.
January 8
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology

California Bill Seeks to Fast-Track Wildfire Insurance Claims and Expand Policyholder Protections
SB 876 would mandate upfront claim payments, double ALE limits, and impose new timelines for insurers after wildfire disasters.
January 8
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Excess & Surplus Lines
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
California

How Hyperscale Data Centers Are Changing Property Risk for Insurers
Hyperscale facilities tied to AI and cloud computing are testing property insurance capacity, pricing and underwriting discipline. Brokers face major valuation and business income hurdles.
January 5
Excess & Surplus Lines
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting

How Fire and Water Shape Mass Timber Claims and Construction
Fire and water remain the leading drivers of insurance claims in mass timber construction. Stakeholders must align risk management, training, and policy innovation to ensure safe project outcomes and insurability.
January 5
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology

P/C Industry Nets $34.9B Underwriting Gain as Cat Losses Ease in 2025
AM Best reports a sharp recovery in P/C insurer profitability for 2025, helped by lower catastrophe losses and improved reserve development.
December 29, 2025
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Liability
Property

California Wildfires, Premium Hikes, and the New Economics of Homeowners Insurance
Catastrophe losses, inflation, and construction costs are squeezing insurers and driving up homeowner premiums—putting more pressure on claims professionals.
December 29, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management

Cyber, Casualty, and Climate Shape 2026 Reinsurance Dynamics
Reinsurance capacity surged in 2025 amid historic low catastrophe losses, driving down rates and changing the risk-sharing landscape. Adjusters can expect shifts in how insurers deploy capital, respond to claims, and design coverages—especially in casualty, cyber, and catastrophe-exposed regions.
December 29, 2025
Catastrophe
Excess & Surplus Lines
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability

Florida Courts Fix Repair Costs at Breach Date in Construction Defect Cases
Florida courts consistently measure construction defect damages from the date of breach, regardless of defect type or legal theory. This rule holds key implications for claims handling and litigation strategy.
December 29, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida

Wild Pigs Cost Mississippi Farmers Millions Annually Despite State Trapping Efforts
Feral hogs cause massive crop losses and property damage, prompting state-supported trapping and control programs. For claims professionals, the risks tied to agricultural policies are escalating.
December 29, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Underwriting
Mississippi



