U.S. Wildfires and Storms Push Global Insured Catastrophe Losses to $100 Billion in First Half of 2025
Aon’s midyear catastrophe recap shows $100 billion in insured losses—second-highest ever—driven by U.S. wildfires, convective storms, and a costly earthquake in Myanmar.
July 17
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Missouri
Why the U.S. Faces Soaring Hurricane Losses as Storms Grow Stronger
With climate change intensifying storms, insured hurricane losses in the U.S. could surge 50%—testing the limits of insurers, infrastructure, and public preparedness.
July 17
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Massachusetts
New York
Texas
Gulf System Could Become Tropical Storm Dexter as Development Chances Rise
A low-pressure system moving from Florida into the Gulf may strengthen into Tropical Storm Dexter later this week, bringing heavy rain and flooding risks across the region.
July 15
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Mississippi
Texas
How a Warmer Climate Could Drive a 39% Surge in U.S. Hurricane Insurance Losses
A new scenario analysis reveals that insured U.S. hurricane losses could rise by nearly 40 percent under a 2 degrees Celsius warmer climate, with the greatest relative impacts along the East Coast.
July 15
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
How Rising Insurance Costs Are Leaving Millions Financially Strapped
Millions of Americans are paying more than ever for health, auto, home, and life insurance—stretching their budgets thin and fueling a growing crisis of insurance poverty.
July 15
Auto
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Property
Ohio
Hail Causes Over Half of Solar PV Weather Claims in North America According to AXIS Capital Report
Hail is the leading driver of solar PV natural catastrophe claims in North America, with AXIS Capital urging better forecasting and resilient system design to reduce losses.
July 12
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Georgia Countertop Manufacturer Fined for Exposing Workers to Dangerous Silica Dust
OSHA cited Brazilian Stone Design LLC with seven serious violations after determining employees were exposed to unsafe levels of respirable crystalline silica on the job.
July 12
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Georgia
New Report Ranks Safest and Riskiest U.S. Cities for Drivers in 2025
Allstate’s 2025 America’s Best Drivers Report reveals which U.S. cities saw the greatest improvements and setbacks in collision rates based on auto claims data.
July 10
Auto
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Reinsurance Market Turns Favorable for Buyers as Capital Surges in Midyear 2025 Renewals
Record reinsurer capital and strong insurer performance are driving lower rates and broader coverage in the 2025 midyear reinsurance renewals, Aon reports.
July 10
Catastrophe
Litigation
Property
California
Florida
Corporate Sustainability Strategies Gain Traction as Companies Eye Profitable Climate Resilience
Most companies now view sustainability as a value driver, with 88% recognizing profit potential despite high investment costs and climate-related operational challenges.
July 7
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Louisiana Supreme Court Ruling Strengthens Contractor Defense in Road Signage Dispute
A Louisiana Supreme Court decision clarifies summary judgment standards, strengthening contractor defenses and reducing litigation exposure for insurers in similar cases.
July 7
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Louisiana
How to Manage Property Risk in 2025 with Smarter Valuation and Technology
As extreme weather events and insurance costs rise, property owners must adopt data-driven valuation, smart tech, and alternative coverage to remain insurable.
July 7
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
Florida
How Water Leak Sensors Are Transforming Insurance Economics
Bolt’s successful integration of IoT water sensors with homeowner policies significantly reduces water damage claims, reshaping insurance profitability.
July 2
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting
Swiss Re Identifies Rising Risks Including Declining Trust, Excess Mortality, and Digital Liability
Swiss Re’s 2025 SONAR report examines emerging structural risks including trust erosion, mortality fluctuations, and digital liabilities reshaping insurance claims and coverage.
July 2
Fraud
Liability
Life & Health
Property
Loss of Military Satellite Data May Affect Hurricane Forecast Accuracy
Critical satellite data used for predicting rapid hurricane intensification will end June 30, potentially complicating forecasts during peak hurricane season.
June 30
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
