2025 Southeast Texas Hurricane Guide Released for Upcoming Season
The National Weather Service Houston/Galveston office has published the 2025 Hurricane and Severe Weather Guide, offering Southeast Texas residents crucial preparedness tips for the season ahead.
April 28
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Texas
States in Hurricane Zones Face Bigger Disaster Costs as Federal Support Shrinks
States like Maryland are preparing for a busier hurricane season with fewer FEMA resources after nationwide cuts to disaster mitigation funding and staffing.
April 28
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Maryland
Georgia Fraud Investigation Results in Over 180 Felony Charges Against Eight Individuals
Authorities in Chatham County charged eight people with over 180 felonies after they allegedly used an elderly victim’s personal information to commit identity theft and insurance fraud.
April 28
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
North Carolina
Trump Administration Eases Crash Reporting Rules for Partial Self-Driving Cars, Boosting Tesla
New federal rules will reduce crash reporting requirements for Level 2 self-driving vehicles, a change expected to benefit Tesla while raising transparency concerns.
April 28
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Vehicle Thefts Drop to Historic Low in 2024
The U.S. saw fewer than one million vehicle thefts in 2024—a 16.7% drop from 2023 and the biggest decline in four decades, with Kia and Hyundai models leading theft stats.
April 23
Auto
Fraud
Property
Risk Management
How Certificates of Insurance Help Fight Freight Fraud in the Supply Chain
Freight fraud is rising, costing companies millions. Requiring and verifying certificates of insurance is proving vital for reducing risk and increasing trust across the supply chain.
April 23
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Iowa
Nevada
New Jersey Wildfire Grows to 8,500 Acres as Evacuations and Power Outages Mount
The Jones Road Wildfire near Toms River has burned 8,500 acres with less than 10% containment, prompting evacuations and threatening over 1,000 structures in Ocean County, New Jersey.
April 23
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
New Jersey
FBI Reports Global Cybercrime Losses Surpass $16 Billion in 2024
Cybercrime cost victims over $16 billion last year, driven by online scams like phishing and tech support fraud, with most complaints originating from the U.S.
April 23
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Neutral Pacific Waters Signal Potential Spike in Atlantic Hurricanes
With La Niña officially over and El Niño unlikely, the Atlantic may face an active hurricane season as neutral Pacific conditions remove key storm barriers.
April 21
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
New York Court Blocks City’s Attempt to Recoup Firefighter Injury Payments After Retirement
A New York court has ruled that post-retirement pension supplements paid to an injured firefighter are not subject to reimbursement under workers’ compensation laws.
April 21
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
New York
Reimagining Claims with AI: A Practical Path from Manual to Autonomous Workflows
Insurance leaders are stepping into a new claims era—where AI-driven coworkers transform workflows, elevate adjuster roles, and future-proof operations through autonomy.
April 21
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
How Agentic AI Is Transforming Insurance and Financial Services with Next Best Action Technology
Agentic AI is reshaping insurance and financial services by empowering digital coworkers to drive timely, compliant, and actionable decisions at scale.
April 18
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
How Rising Climate Risks Are Reshaping Insurance for Renewable Energy Projects Worldwide
As natural catastrophe and extreme weather losses escalate globally, insurers, developers, and financiers must rethink risk management to keep renewable energy projects insurable and bankable.
April 15
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Buffalo Trace Distillery Begins Recovery Efforts After Kentucky River Flooding
Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky is cleaning up and inspecting barrels after severe flooding, with plans to resume bottling and reopen its visitor center soon.
April 15
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Kentucky
Florida Art Dealer Accused of Selling Fake Warhols in Alleged $240K Fraud Scheme
Two South Florida men face federal charges for allegedly conspiring to sell forged Andy Warhol artwork using fake invoices and fraudulent authentication documents.
April 14
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
New York
