
New Cybersecurity Requirements Now in Effect for New York General Hospitals
New York general hospitals must now comply with cybersecurity regulations aimed at protecting patient data, requiring risk assessments, staff training, and incident reporting within 72 hours of a breach.
October 21, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
New York

Natural Catastrophe Losses in 2024 Near Average Amid Escalating Late-Season Storm Risks
Insured losses from global natural catastrophes exceeded the 10-year average, driven by frequent storms and floods, while total economic losses for 2024 remained slightly below average.
October 17, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
North Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia

AI in Advertising Raises Liability Concerns as Generative Technology Expands
As AI’s influence in advertising grows, both large and small businesses face new liability risks, especially in relation to Commercial General Liability policies. Insurers must prepare for emerging challenges, including chatbot misuse and privacy breaches.
October 17, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
California

Hurricane Forecasts Face Backlash as Meteorologists Battle Misinformation and Threats
Despite the increasing accuracy of hurricane forecasts, meteorologists are facing growing threats, conspiracy theories, and public distrust fueled by misinformation on social media.
October 17, 2024
Catastrophe
Risk Management
Technology
Alabama
Florida
Iowa
North Carolina

Tornadoes Hit South Florida as Hurricane Milton’s Landfall Strikes Elsewhere
While Hurricane Milton’s landfall was far from southeastern Florida, dozens of tornadoes struck the region, causing significant damage to homes and killing several people across the state.
October 15, 2024
Catastrophe
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Louisiana’s Auto Insurance Affordability Challenges Persist in 2022
Despite rising incomes, Louisiana remains the least affordable state for personal auto coverage across the South and U.S., with premiums nearly 40% above the national average.
October 15, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina

Why Hurricane Milton’s Tornado Outbreak Was So Severe and What It Means for Future Storms
Hurricane Milton triggered a deadly tornado outbreak in Florida, raising concerns over the increasing frequency of strong tornadoes linked to hurricanes. Early studies suggest a warmer world could amplify this trend.
October 15, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Florida Insurers Confident in Managing Losses From Another Major Hurricane This Season
Despite concerns from rating agencies, industry experts assure that Florida’s home insurance market has enough reinsurance and financial resilience to withstand additional hurricanes this season.
October 15, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida

How AI and Cloud Technology Drive Agile Claims Transformation
AI, cloud computing, and data-driven platforms offer insurers an agile way to modernize claims processes, enabling incremental improvements while enhancing customer experience and reducing costs.
October 15, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Insurers Brace for $60 Billion in Losses from Hurricane Milton’s Devastation
Hurricane Milton’s devastation in Florida is forecasted to trigger up to $60 billion in insured losses, with reinsurance rates expected to rise as the global insurance industry absorbs the impact.
October 14, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Florida

AI’s Role in Solving the Underwriting Talent Shortage
With the insurance industry facing a major talent gap, AI and generative AI can enhance underwriting efficiency by mimicking the expertise of top professionals, leading to better policies and profitability.
October 14, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting

The Mediterranean Faces Increasing Drought Threats to Agriculture
Mediterranean countries, including Spain and Italy, are grappling with persistent droughts that are straining water resources, disrupting agriculture, and posing long-term economic risks due to climate change.
October 14, 2024
Catastrophe
Risk Management

Innovation Driving the Future of Technology, Media, and Telecom
Technology, media, and telecom companies face both opportunities and challenges as they navigate innovations in AI, 5G, and cybersecurity, while grappling with regulatory and geopolitical risks, a WTW survey finds.
October 14, 2024
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

Federal Incentive Cuts in High-Risk Areas Improve Flood Resilience, Study Finds
A recent study highlights how removing federal subsidies from climate-vulnerable areas can reduce development, increase flood resilience, and generate savings, while emphasizing the challenges of balancing housing demand with disaster risk.
October 14, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
California
New York
Oklahoma

Tornado Sends Industrial Dumpster Onto Roof in Palm Beach Gardens Neighborhood
A powerful tornado, part of Hurricane Milton’s aftermath, caused significant damage in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, including launching an industrial dumpster onto a home’s roof.
October 11, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida



