A Florida neighborhood is experiencing severe flooding after a resident poured concrete into a crucial drainpipe on her property, prompting county intervention and ongoing disputes with the HOA.

The wildfires and flooding in Nova Scotia last year resulted in $490 million in insured losses, according to a recent report by the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

The HeatRisk forecasting tool, launched by the CDC and NOAA, is undergoing real-world testing as extreme temperatures stress many parts of the US, providing localized heat warnings to protect vulnerable populations.

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was involved in a rollover crash on the Tri-State Tollway near Oak Brook, Illinois, resulting in no injuries. The accident caused a lane closure but all involved are safe.

The CrowdStrike IT outage on July 19, affecting numerous industries, could result in billions of dollars in insured losses but is not expected to significantly impact global insurers and reinsurers.

Climate change poses significant challenges for the insurance industry, but climate technology offers solutions that can help insurers predict, prevent, and mitigate weather-related risks, potentially transforming the sector.

The first half of 2024 saw substantial global insured losses, with US severe convective storms accounting for 61% of the $61 billion total, highlighting the period as the costliest on record.

Jason Kaminsky, CEO of kWh Analytics, discusses how advancements in solar technology are reshaping the insurance landscape and addressing emerging liabilities.

The integration of AI and business rules engines in underwriting is revolutionizing the industry, reducing menial tasks, and enabling underwriters to focus on strategic issues.

After a decade of profitability, the US workers’ compensation insurance market faces new risks, requiring disciplined underwriting to maintain stability.

Rising climate-related risks and regulatory challenges are driving up home insurance costs, making homeownership more difficult for many Americans.

Hard Rock Stadium, CONMEBOL, and CONCACAF face class action lawsuits after security failures led to chaos, injuries, and denied entry at the Copa America Final.

With high inflation, climate risks, and varying state regulations, insurance underwriting and pricing rely more than ever on accurate loss projections and economic forecasts.

The National Conference of Insurance Guaranty Funds (NCIGF) is bolstering its efforts to assist state guarantee funds, focusing on operational support, education, and public policy management.

Despite cooling predictions, inflation remains the primary concern for insurance executives worldwide for the third consecutive year, according to the International Insurance Society’s annual survey.