Texas beekeepers have lost nearly two-thirds of their honey bee colonies, threatening pollination services and increasing produce costs. Experts cite multiple factors but lack a clear cause.

As extreme weather events grow in frequency and severity, insurers must adapt through innovation, risk modeling, and new risk transfer strategies to remain viable.

A Georgia appellate court ruled that an employer cannot use a worker’s prior undisclosed injury against them if the employer knowingly continued their employment before a subsequent workplace injury occurred.

Fraud investigations in Canada jumped 76% in 2024, with auto-related scams making up 67% of cases. Staged crashes, AI-powered fraud, and stolen vehicle scams are straining repair shops.

A global survey of over 500 insurance executives reveals how AI, climate risks, cybersecurity, and evolving market dynamics are shaping the industry’s future through 2040.

AI, IoT, and blockchain are revolutionizing risk management by enabling insurers to predict and prevent losses, reducing costs and improving safety through real-time data analysis.

While home insurance premiums rise across the U.S., Maine has maintained stability, experiencing a rate decrease in 2024. Geography and low disaster risk contribute to its resilience.

Two California residents filed a class action lawsuit against Apple, alleging the company misrepresented the health risks of PFAS chemicals used in its Apple Watch bands.

Rhonda Keisha Powell of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, has been sentenced to 45 days in jail for felony insurance fraud after investigators discovered that photos she submitted with her claim were easily found on the internet.

A Tampa-based contractor was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay over $55 million in restitution for fraud, tax evasion, and workplace violations that led to an employee’s death.

Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, suffered the largest crypto heist in history as hackers stole $1.5 billion in digital assets. Analysts link the attack to North Korea’s Lazarus Group.

Oswego County officials report at least 26 roof collapses following record snowfall, prompting emergency measures and rescue efforts as structural risks continue to rise.

Maryland’s Joint Enforcement Task Force on Workplace Fraud identified over 5,500 misclassified workers in 2024, recovering millions in lost wages and tax revenue while proposing stronger enforcement measures.

Severe convective storms are a major driver of rising insurance costs, with hail, tornadoes, and strong winds causing billions in property damage. Understanding storm patterns can help insurers manage risk effectively.

A Texas man was sentenced to 157 months in federal prison for orchestrating a $4.4 million insurance fraud scheme that involved stolen client information and misdirected payments.