In 2024, Antarctic sea ice reached its second lowest maximum extent in recorded history at 17.16 million square kilometers, just above the 2023 record low, highlighting ongoing concerns about sea ice trends.
As digital payments grow globally, cyber scams are increasingly undermining trust in the system. Chubb’s survey reveals how fraud affects user confidence and how insurance can help restore it.
Colorado State University forecasters predict above-normal hurricane activity from October 1-14, 2024, with an extremely high likelihood of major storms in the Atlantic and Caribbean regions.
The rapid growth of solar energy is driving an increase in construction-defect claims, as industry experts highlight risks such as fire, environmental concerns, and insurance coverage issues.
Workers’ comp claims involving mental health conditions can be costly and complex. Understanding the three main types of concerns can help adjusters mitigate risks and reduce claim costs.
Insurance agents in Asheville, North Carolina, report unprecedented inland damage from Hurricane Helene, with widespread flooding, fallen trees, and road closures hampering recovery efforts.
A survey reveals that a quarter of small business owners have been targeted by AI-generated scams, using tactics like email, voice, and video impersonation, exposing them to significant fraud risks.
Hurricane Helene’s unprecedented inland devastation highlights the growing danger of the "brown-ocean effect," a phenomenon that may allow future hurricanes to retain strength as they move further inland.
Economic estimates for Hurricane Helene project up to $160 billion in damage, driven by widespread infrastructure failure, property loss, business disruption, and long-term recovery costs.
Understand the most frequent and costly insurance claims in the restaurant industry, from equipment breakdown to employee injury, and how claims adjusters can help mitigate risks.
Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic flooding from Florida to North Carolina exposes the serious lack of flood insurance coverage among homeowners, especially in inland areas, highlighting the increasing risks from extreme weather events.
Hurricane Helene’s destructive force on Florida’s properties highlights the fragility of the state’s insurance market, with rising premiums, reinsurance challenges, and climate change amplifying risks.
Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm, leading to widespread property damage, power outages, and disruptions. Analysts predict total costs ranging from $20 billion to $34 billion, with insurance losses still being assessed.
Alcohol and marijuana present unique challenges in life and AD&D claims. While alcohol regulations are uniform, marijuana’s state-by-state legality and unpredictable effects complicate claim decisions and risk management.
Experts urge adopting fire-resistant building practices, fuel breaks, and structure spacing to minimize damage and loss in future wildfires, following the devastating Lahaina fire in Hawaii.