Rising insurance premiums and climate-related disasters are forcing Gen Z to scrutinize weather patterns before buying homes, reshaping the American Dream.

A LendingTree study reveals that over 11 million U.S. homes lack insurance coverage, with the highest rates in disaster-prone states and metros, leaving homeowners financially exposed.

Texas’ largest measles outbreak in decades has spread to New Mexico and Oklahoma, with experts warning it could become a national crisis without swift vaccination efforts.

Lithium-ion batteries pose increasing fire and environmental risks during natural disasters, prompting insurers, governments, and consumers to rethink safety and response strategies.

Global demand for data centers is driving construction growth, but rising costs, labor shortages, and climate risks are reshaping insurance pricing and underwriting strategies.

New York AG Letitia James secured $975,000 from Root Insurance after a website vulnerability allowed hackers to steal over 44,000 New Yorkers’ driver’s license numbers.

A tornado touched down near Orlando, Florida, striking a TV station during a live weather broadcast. Meteorologist Brooks Garner stayed on air as the storm passed over the studio.

A motorist in Denver narrowly avoided a suspicious insurance fraud attempt when a reckless Hummer H2 driver suddenly braked and reversed toward their vehicle. Thanks to a dash cam, the incident was recorded, showing what appears to be either an attempted scam or extreme road rage.

Maryland saw 165 wildfires in 2024, burning 953.4 acres. Arson was the leading cause, while the Eastern region had the most fires and acres burned. Learn more about key trends.

A Washington, D.C. landlord was convicted of second-degree murder after two tenants died in a fire due to severe safety code violations, including blocked exits and missing smoke alarms.

A recent poll highlights the biggest obstacles to addressing the global insurance protection gap, with conflicting priorities, data gaps, and regulatory issues emerging as major challenges.

Traditional models for assessing severe convective storm risk rely on broad proxies like ZIP codes and roof age. AI-driven property-specific models offer insurers a more precise approach.

Over 33,000 insurance claims have been filed following the Los Angeles County wildfires, with insurers paying $6.9 billion to date. California’s insurance commissioner has issued orders to expedite claim payments and prevent policy cancellations.

A new Lloyd’s systemic risk scenario reveals that a hypothetical extreme solar storm could result in a global economic loss of $2.4 trillion over five years.

Thieves have stolen nearly $2 million worth of Nike sneakers from BNSF trains in California and Arizona in a series of well-coordinated heists since last March. Despite multiple arrests, including a suspected ringleader, the thefts persist.