Victoria’s Secret Temporarily Shuts Down Website After Cybersecurity Breach
Victoria’s Secret shut down its website and systems on May 26 following a cyber incident, restoring services by May 29. Some in-store functions were also briefly disrupted.
June 4, 2025
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
NOAA Pushes to Fill Weather Forecasting Gaps as Staffing Crisis Collides with Hurricane Season
NOAA will post mission-critical weather jobs despite a federal hiring freeze, aiming to stabilize forecasting operations ahead of a hurricane season forecast to be severe.
June 4, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Over 1,000 Former Rugby Players Sue Over Concussion-Related Brain Injuries
A growing group of former professional rugby players now totals over 1,100 in a lawsuit alleging negligence by rugby governing bodies in preventing brain injuries.
June 4, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Risk Management
Slightly Stronger 2025 Hurricane Season Expected Amid Climate Uncertainty
Forecasters anticipate a slightly above-average 2025 hurricane season in the Atlantic, though key uncertainties in ENSO and sea temperatures complicate predictions.
June 4, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Roof Resilience Is the Key to Lower Claims and Safer Homes
With 70-90% of storm-related claims involving roof damage, the FORTIFIED Roof standard offers a proven, cost-effective way to reduce risk and protect property.
June 4, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Fishermen Face Rising Safety Risks as Federal Training Programs Lose Funding
Federal budget cuts threaten safety training programs for fishing, farming, and logging workers—among the nation’s most dangerous jobs—potentially leaving crews at greater risk.
June 2, 2025
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Alaska
Florida
Iowa
Maine
Massachusetts
Google Commits $500 Million to Strengthen Compliance in Shareholder Settlement
Google will invest $500 million over 10 years to overhaul its compliance structure, settling shareholder litigation tied to antitrust claims without admitting wrongdoing.
June 2, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
California
District Of Columbia
Michigan
Cyber Threats Hit Home as MSC Antonia Grounding Exposes Maritime Vulnerabilities in MENA
The grounding of the MSC Antonia near Jeddah raises alarm over GPS jamming and cyber-physical threats in the MENA region, urging insurers and operators to reassess risk strategies.
June 2, 2025
Insurance Industry
Marine
Risk Management
Technology
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
How P&C Carriers Can Successfully Modernize Core Systems in Today’s Digital Environment
Modernization of core systems is crucial for P&C insurers to reduce costs, improve customer experience, and keep pace with digital innovation—but success demands a strategic, business-led approach.
June 2, 2025
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
How Artificial Intelligence Enhances Clinical Pharmacists’ Role in Workers’ Comp Care
Clinical pharmacists are using AI to enhance drug therapy oversight, reduce risk, and improve recovery outcomes for injured workers in complex workers’ compensation claims.
June 2, 2025
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
CMS Expands Section 111 Reporting to Include Voluntary WCMSA Data for Workers’ Compensation Claims
Beginning April 4, 2025, CMS requires Responsible Reporting Entities to include available WCMSA data in Section 111 reports for workers’ compensation settlements involving Medicare beneficiaries.
June 2, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Early-Season Hurricanes: Where June Storms Typically Form and Why Activity Has Increased
Although June is typically a quiet start to Atlantic hurricane season, recent years show a rise in early storm activity, especially near the Gulf and Southeast U.S. coasts.
May 28, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Louisiana
Texas
Frustrating Claims Processes Drive Policyholders to Avoid Filing and Consider Switching Insurers
A new survey finds 22% of consumers skip filing claims due to complex processes, while 64% would switch insurers for a smoother digital experience.
May 28, 2025
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
How AI Can Help Insurers Detect and Cut Down on Fraud
With advanced analytics and pattern recognition, AI could help P&C insurers save up to $160 billion annually by detecting both soft and hard fraud more effectively.
May 28, 2025
Fraud
Property
Risk Management
Technology
