Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Whole Foods Supplier United Natural Foods
United Natural Foods, a key supplier for Whole Foods, took systems offline after unauthorized network activity, causing temporary disruptions in order fulfillment and distribution.
June 10
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Rhode Island
Storm Surge Risk Threatens Billions in Coastal Property Value Across 20 States
Over 6.4 million homes in coastal U.S. states face moderate or greater storm surge risk, with $2.2 trillion in potential reconstruction costs, according to 2025 Cotality data.
June 2
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Connecticut
Delaware
District Of Columbia
Florida
Rising Home Insurance Nonrenewals Reshape Housing Market Across the U.S.
As climate-driven disasters increase, nonrenewed home insurance policies are surging nationwide, impacting property values, mortgages, and economic stability in vulnerable communities.
December 30, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Secrets Behind Customer Satisfaction: Insights from Erie and Amica
Erie Insurance and Amica Mutual Insurance share their strategies for delivering high customer satisfaction, emphasizing service-minded employees, technical training, and transparent communication.
December 26, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
District Of Columbia
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
CVS Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Opioid Dispensing Missteps
The DOJ alleges CVS pharmacies knowingly dispensed opioids unsafely, ignoring red flags and understaffing stores, as part of a whistleblower suit under the False Claims Act.
December 19, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Texas
Millions of Homeowners Risk Being Underinsured for Detached Structures
AI-based analysis reveals nearly half of U.S. properties have overlooked secondary structures, highlighting risks for homeowners and insurers alike.
December 19, 2024
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting
California
Georgia
Montana
North Carolina
Rhode Island
NOAA Proposes $575 Million for Coastal Climate Resilience
NOAA recommends $575 million in funding for 19 projects to enhance coastal climate resilience under the Investing in America agenda.
July 31, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alaska
California
Delaware
Hawaii
Louisiana
DOJ Sues Allstate’s National General for Allegedly Deceptive Insurance Practices
The U.S. alleges that National General Holdings Corp. improperly force-placed insurance on vehicles financed through Wells Fargo for over a decade, causing financial harm to borrowers.
July 26, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Arizona
California
Delaware
Missouri
New Hampshire
Rhode Island Domestic Workers Now Entitled to State Minimum Wage
Democratic Gov. Daniel McKee signed a bill ensuring Rhode Island domestic workers receive the state minimum wage. Previously excluded, these workers will now earn at least $14 per hour, with an increase to $15 on January 1st.
July 2, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Hawaii
Massachusetts
New York
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Bans Higher Auto Insurance Rates for Widows and Widowers
Rhode Island’s new law, effective January 2025, prevents auto insurers from charging widows and widowers higher rates, treating them the same as married policyholders.
June 6, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
States Begin to Implement NAIC’s AI Guidelines for Insurers, Marking a New Regulatory Era
With the adoption of NAIC’s AI framework by seven states, insurers face the challenge of implementing comprehensive AI governance and risk management programs.
April 11, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Alaska
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Illinois
Major Insurance Fraud Ring Busted in Everett, Six Indicted
A sophisticated insurance fraud scheme in Everett involving over $1 million in false claims leads to multiple indictments, with two suspects still at large.
February 27, 2024
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Sets New Professional Courtesy Standards for Insurance Adjusters
The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation issues guidelines to enhance professionalism in claims handling by insurance adjusters and companies.
February 13, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Rhode Island
New York City on the Brink of Its Largest Snowstorm in Two Years
New York City anticipates a major winter storm, possibly marking the most significant snowfall event since January 2022.
February 13, 2024
Catastrophe
Risk Management
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island Bill Proposes Amendments to Enhance Workers’ Compensation Law
HB 7173 aims to reform Rhode Island’s workers’ compensation law, focusing on employee rights and anti-discrimination measures, with significant implications for employers.
January 19, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Rhode Island
