Wind, hail, and water-related claims pushed severity up 9% in 2024, with catastrophe claims reaching a 7-year high of 42%. Adjusters must navigate rising costs, inflation pressures, and shifting risk patterns.

Spears Manufacturing claims Liberty Mutual ignored defense duties in two major construction defect lawsuits, raising concerns about insurer obligations in property damage cases.

Forecasters give the system an 80% chance of formation this week as it moves toward the Greater Antilles. No immediate Gulf Coast threat.

The state of California alleges major plastic bag manufacturers falsely labeled their products as recyclable, triggering lawsuits and multimillion-dollar settlements.

An MGA startup uses AI simulations to model catastrophe risks at the property level, targeting homes insurers often avoid. But what does it mean for claims handling?

AI-native businesses push insurers to rethink liability forms and create new facilities as casualty risks evolve. Judgment and human expertise remain critical amid tech disruption.

CSU researchers forecast above-normal Atlantic hurricane activity for mid to late October, with a focus on the western Caribbean.

The 2025 season has been quieter than recent years in terms of U.S. landfalls, but meteorologists say storm activity has still been near average. Coastal adjusters should stay alert through season’s end.

Jaguar Land Rover, Marks & Spencer, and Co-op among top UK firms facing costly cyber incidents, with insurance and supply chain impacts rippling across sectors.

Independent agents say poor communication and outdated data are hurting productivity and trust. A new J.D. Power study reveals the breakdown costing insurers business.

Back-to-back coastal storms disrupt infrastructure and displace residents, with early season indicators of increased catastrophe activity this fall.

Rising premiums, severe weather, and consumer distrust have pushed the personal lines market to a breaking point. Nationwide outlines how carriers and agents can restore trust through proactive protection.

Moody’s 2025 Cyber Survey reveals alarming cybersecurity shortfalls across nearly 2,000 organizations globally, with direct implications for risk management and insurance claims handling.

Biogenic building materials, mobile nuclear reactors, and AI-powered farms introduce new risks and opportunities for claims adjusters.

Industry experts share strategies for improving communication, managing timing, and understanding state-specific laws to reduce claims errors and costs.