From Cold War Deals to Nuclear Verdicts Reclaiming the Insurance Lawyer’s Role
A Cold War prisoner swap led by an insurance lawyer reminds us that claims professionals still shape high-stakes outcomes—if we stay sharp, strategic, and proactive.
August 1, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Rare Russian Earthquake Sends Tsunami Waves Across Pacific and Underscores Gaps in U.S. Flood Coverage
An 8.8 magnitude quake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific, spotlighting flood insurance gaps and the unpredictability of natural disasters.
August 1, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alaska
Hawaii
New Mexico
Oregon
Texas
High Noon Recalls Vodka Seltzers After Label Mix-Up with Celsius Energy Drinks
High Noon is recalling vodka seltzers mistakenly labeled as Celsius energy drinks, leading to a risk of accidental alcohol consumption. No illnesses have been reported.
August 1, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Michigan
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
US Natural Disasters Push Insured Losses to $80 Billion in First Half of 2025
Munich Re reports $80B in insured losses globally for H1 2025, largely due to record-setting wildfires in Los Angeles and widespread US storm activity earlier this year.
July 29, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
What Happens When Alcohol Voids Your Auto Insurance in Louisiana
A Louisiana court upheld an insurer’s right to deny coverage based on a BAC exclusion, highlighting how drunk driving can void auto claims in many U.S. states.
July 29, 2025
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Louisiana
Record Catastrophe Losses Continue into 2025 as Wildfires and Storms Surge
Willis reports that 2025 is on track to exceed $100 billion in insured catastrophe losses for the seventh consecutive year, with wildfires and storms driving early-year impacts.
July 29, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Driverless Cars Are Redefining Auto Insurance and Claims Handling
As autonomous vehicles reduce accidents and reshape liability, insurers and claims professionals must adapt to new technologies, evolving risks, and rising consumer expectations.
July 28, 2025
Auto
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Hurricane Season Starts Quiet in 2025 but Forecasters Warn of a Volatile Second Half
The 2025 hurricane season has begun with minimal storm activity, but experts warn that conditions could shift dramatically, increasing U.S. landfall risks by mid-September.
July 25, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Tech Giants Battle Over Who Verifies Kids’ Ages Under New State Laws
As states pass conflicting age verification laws, Meta, Apple, and Google are clashing over who should protect children online—apps or app stores.
July 25, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Ohio
South Carolina
Smart Home Tech Shows Strong ROI for Insurers and Homeowners
A new study quantifies the fire risk reduction from Ting, an IoT fire prevention device, showing significant insurance claim savings and added value for both insurers and homeowners.
July 25, 2025
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Liberty Mutual Reveals 25 Years of Workplace Injury Trends and Costs
Liberty Mutual’s 2025 Workplace Safety Index highlights how workplace injuries have evolved over 25 years, revealing costly trends and the impact of targeted prevention.
July 23, 2025
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Texas Flash Floods Expose Major Insurance Gaps After $1.1 Billion Disaster
Over 120 lives lost and $1.1 billion in damages from the July 4 flash floods in Central Texas, with low flood insurance uptake leaving most homeowners to face rebuilding costs alone.
July 23, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Texas
SharePoint Vulnerabilities Expose Challenges in Microsoft’s Cybersecurity Overhaul
As Chinese hackers exploit SharePoint software flaws, Microsoft faces renewed scrutiny over its Secure Future Initiative and ongoing cybersecurity transformation.
July 23, 2025
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Oregon
Insurer Says It Owes No Coverage for Kansas City Super Bowl Parade Shooting Lawsuit
Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters says its event liability policy excludes coverage for claims tied to a deadly shooting at the 2024 Super Bowl parade in Kansas City.
July 23, 2025
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Missouri
How Inflation and Fee Schedules Are Shaping Workers’ Compensation Medical Costs
A new WCRI report explores how fee schedule policies and inflation trends from 2021 to 2025 have led to varying medical cost growth in state workers’ compensation systems.
July 23, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
