
Ice Storm Strains US Power Grids as Blackout Risks Rise From Texas to New England
Grid operators warn of record winter demand and prolonged outages as ice damage, extreme cold, and emergency measures collide across multiple regions.
January 26
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Connecticut
District Of Columbia
Illinois
Louisiana
Maine

Rising Ocean Temps to Drive Massive Insured Losses From Cat 5 Hurricanes in Florida, East Coast
New research links a warming Atlantic to more extreme hurricane activity, with Florida, New York, and the Carolinas facing sharp increases in storm-driven insurance claims.
December 4, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Massachusetts
New York
North Carolina
Rhode Island

Human-in-the-Loop AI Becomes Essential in Claims Management Workflows
Claims teams can no longer rely solely on autonomous AI; embedding expert oversight improves accuracy, compliance and defensibility.
November 13, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Illinois
Rhode Island

How a $100 Billion Hurricane Could Strike the US and What Insurers Need to Know
Major U.S. metro areas are increasingly vulnerable to $100 billion hurricane losses. This KCC report shows where it’s most likely and how insurers can prepare for the next big one.
August 29, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Connecticut
Florida
Louisiana
Massachusetts
New Jersey

Rhode Island Sets New Standards for Pet Insurance Policies and Sales Practices
Rhode Island’s new Pet Insurance Act introduces detailed consumer protections, requiring clear disclosures and training for producers starting January 1, 2026.
July 7, 2025
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Rhode Island

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, 2025
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, 2025
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



