
Skyline’s FatTrack Model Ensures Rapid Payout for Jamaican Farmers After Hurricane Beryl
Skyline Partners' FatTrack trigger mechanism led to a swift payout under a parametric insurance policy for Jamaican farmers after Hurricane Beryl, highlighting its efficiency in handling weather-based claims.
September 3, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Average Annual Global Catastrophe Losses Reach $151 Billion, Driven by Urbanization and Inflation
Verisk's 2024 Global Modeled Catastrophe Losses Report reveals that urban expansion and inflation have pushed average annual global natural catastrophe losses to $151 billion, highlighting the growing challenges for insurers.
September 3, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

Navigating Construction Challenges and Emerging Trends
The construction industry faces rising costs, labor shortages, and the adoption of new technologies as it prepares for the future, requiring strategic planning and innovation to navigate these challenges effectively.
September 3, 2024
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Wildfire Solutions: How Tech Entrepreneurs Are Innovating to Combat Flames
With wildfires intensifying due to climate change, tech startups in Silicon Valley are creating innovative solutions, from AI-driven forest management to automated firebreaks, to mitigate future risks.
September 3, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California

Understanding General Aviation Insurance Claims: What Causes Rate Hikes?
General aviation insurance claims reveal surprising trends in accident types that drive up costs, including gear-up landings, prop strikes, and loss of control on the ground, all of which contribute to rising insurance rates.
August 29, 2024
Liability
Property
Risk Management

High Revenue-Based Crop Insurance Claims Expected This Fall
Many farmers may face revenue-based crop insurance claims this fall due to falling commodity prices, emphasizing the importance of proactive communication with insurance agents to meet crucial deadlines.
August 29, 2024
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

Hailstorms to Produce Larger Hailstones as Climate Warms, Posing Greater Damage Risks
A new study predicts that climate change will lead to larger hailstones by mid-to-late century, resulting in increased damage risks to aircraft, vehicles, and buildings due to stronger thunderstorm updrafts.
August 29, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Ohio

North Carolina Supreme Court Rules on Validity of Homeowner’s Insurance Cancellation Before Fire Loss
The North Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ruling that a mailed cancellation notice met state requirements, effectively voiding a homeowner's insurance policy weeks before a fire destroyed the property.
August 29, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
North Carolina

Restoration Best Practices for Insurance Adjusters: Safeguarding Policyholders and Minimizing Losses
Understanding restoration best practices is essential for insurance professionals to minimize losses, protect policyholders' belongings, and make informed decisions when engaging recovery experts after incidents like floods, fires, or natural disasters.
August 29, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

Coney Island Cyclone Closed After Mid-Ride Stop, Repairs Underway
The iconic 97-year-old Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster in Brooklyn, NY, has been closed indefinitely after a mid-ride halt caused by a damaged chain sprocket. No injuries were reported.
August 28, 2024
Liability
Property
Risk Management
New York

Atlantic Hurricane Activity Expected to Surge in September as Conditions Favor Storm Formation
Meteorologists predict an active September in the Atlantic, with up to 10 named storms potentially forming as reduced wind shear and dry air create favorable conditions for hurricane development.
August 28, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
New York
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
South Carolina

Federal Policy Conflicts Could Raise Flood Insurance Costs, Leave Thousands Unaware of Dam Risks
Conflicting federal policies hinder communities from accessing vital dam failure data, potentially raising flood insurance costs and leaving residents unaware of flood risks.
August 26, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Arizona
California
Colorado
Georgia
Minnesota

Hurricane Rainfall Predicted to Intensify in Frequency and Impact
A DeepSky Research report predicts a 300% rise in extreme hurricane rainfall frequency and a 33% increase in severity, highlighting the urgent need for preparedness as hurricane impacts are expected to worsen rapidly.
August 26, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina

Harnessing AI for Agricultural Insurance: Enhancing Risk Management and Claims Efficiency
AI is transforming agricultural insurance by enhancing risk management, improving claims processing, and optimizing resource use, benefiting both insurers and growers in an increasingly volatile climate.
August 26, 2024
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology

AMAG Pharmaceuticals Denied Insurance Claim for $30M Loss Linked to 2017 Manufacturing Incident at Pfizer Plant
After years of litigation, a Massachusetts court ruled against AMAG Pharmaceuticals, rejecting its claim for insurance coverage related to a 2017 manufacturing issue at Pfizer's Kansas facility that led to significant business losses.
August 21, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Property
Kansas
Massachusetts



