AT&T and Verizon Confirm Salt Typhoon Hack Resolved
AT&T and Verizon report their networks are secure following a China-linked Salt Typhoon hack targeting high-profile individuals, as telecoms and government work to address vulnerabilities.
December 30, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
AI in Claims: The Battle Against Fraud’s High-Tech Evolution
Insurance companies are leveraging AI to combat claims fraud while grappling with criminals using the same tools to exploit vulnerabilities, driving an urgent need for innovation.
December 30, 2024
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Rising Home Insurance: Could Harmonic Distortion in Power Systems Be to Blame?
Harmonic distortion is a hidden electrical issue that strains appliances, raises fire risks, and may soon drive up home insurance rates in areas near high-energy data centers.
December 30, 2024
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
How Technology Enhances Insurance Solutions for SMBs
Technology empowers insurance agencies to serve small and medium-sized businesses by automating processes, improving coverage accuracy, and personalizing customer experiences.
December 30, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Three Years After Marshall Fire: Hidden Health Risks in Smoke-Damaged Homes
Even homes that escaped flames during the Marshall Fire may harbor harmful chemicals from wildfire smoke, posing long-term health risks for residents.
December 26, 2024
Catastrophe
Life & Health
Property
Risk Management
Colorado
Are Design Professionals Liable for Nuisance? A Growing Debate in Construction Law
As nuisance claims against design professionals rise, courts emphasize the essential role of control in determining liability, often redirecting such claims to professional negligence.
December 26, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Georgia
Oregon Lawmakers Seek Utility Rate Freeze for Ongoing Wildfire Lawsuits
Oregon lawmakers plan to introduce legislation preventing utility rate hikes while lawsuits related to the 2020 wildfires remain unresolved, targeting accountability for PacifiCorp.
December 26, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Oregon
Catastrophe Bonds Drive Market Growth to Record $50 Billion
Catastrophe bonds reached a record $17.7 billion in issuance for 2024, as insurers turn to private investors to manage growing climate-related risks and rising rebuilding costs.
December 26, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
AI and Telematics Transform Auto Insurance with Real-Time Insights
Artificial intelligence and telematics are reshaping auto insurance by enabling dynamic, behavior-based premiums, improving road safety, and enhancing customer experiences.
December 26, 2024
Auto
Risk Management
Technology
California Faces Torrential Rains, Tornado Warnings, and Fires Amid Severe Weather Events
Northern California grapples with flooding and tornadoes, while Southern California battles wildfires and heat in an unprecedented stretch of extreme weather linked to La Niña and climate change.
December 26, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Is 3D Printing Transforming Construction?
Innovative 3D printing technology is reshaping residential and commercial construction, offering faster, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions to address the housing shortage.
December 26, 2024
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Nevada
Tennessee
Texas
Boy Faces Open Heart Surgery After Drone Strikes During Orlando Holiday Event
A 7-year-old boy is recovering from open-heart surgery after being struck by a drone during a holiday show at Lake Eola in Orlando, prompting an FAA investigation into the incident.
December 23, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Chicago Restaurant Group to Pay $125K in Back Wages for Overtime Violations
A family-operated restaurant group in Chicago must pay $125,000 in overtime back wages and damages to 53 employees following a Department of Labor investigation and court order.
December 20, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Illinois
South Florida Buildings Face Risks from Coastal Subsidence Hotspots
Recent satellite studies reveal ground sinking up to 8 cm in parts of Miami Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, and Surfside, potentially impacting structural stability of buildings.
December 19, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Amazon Braces for Strike Threats During Peak Holiday Season
Teamsters union members in multiple cities threaten a pre-Christmas strike, pressuring Amazon to negotiate amid labor disputes over unionization and workplace rights.
December 19, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
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