
Farmworkers in California Claim Retaliatory Firings for Avoiding Triple-Digit Heat
Six California farmworkers allege they were fired for leaving work early due to unsafe triple-digit temperatures, sparking investigations into potential retaliation and heat safety compliance.
August 7, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California

Embracing Generative AI: A Pivotal Moment for the Insurance Industry
Insurance firms are increasingly adopting generative AI, which is transforming customer service, claims management, and overall operational efficiency.
August 7, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

AI Boosts Insurtech Financing Amid Deepfake Risks, Report Says
Global insurtech financing rose 40% to $1.27 billion in Q2, largely driven by AI-focused investments, according to reinsurance broker Gallagher Re.
August 7, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Norwegian Salmon Farms Face Record Fish Mortality Rates Amid Harsh Conditions
Norwegian salmon farms are experiencing unprecedented fish mortality rates this year due to an unusually harsh winter and the El Nino climate phenomenon.
August 7, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management

How AI is Revolutionizing Insurance Operations
Generative AI is transforming commercial insurance by reducing costs and increasing efficiency through improved risk selection and service capabilities.
August 7, 2024
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting

Hurricane Debby Hits Florida’s Big Bend, Promises Severe Southeast Flooding
Hurricane Debby has made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, leading to potential historic flooding from northern Florida to the Carolinas, along with gusty winds, storm surge, and tornadoes.
August 5, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia

CrowdStrike Faces Federal Securities Class Action from Investors
The Plymouth County Retirement Association has filed a class action lawsuit against CrowdStrike in Texas, claiming the cybersecurity firm’s software outage caused significant global disruptions and financial losses.
August 1, 2024
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Texas

The Future of College Athletics Hangs in the Balance as Court Denies NCAA’s Motion to Dismiss
A recent court ruling against the NCAA’s motion to dismiss could redefine college athletes as employees, affecting their compensation and the future of college sports.
August 1, 2024
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management

NOAA Proposes $575 Million for Coastal Climate Resilience
NOAA recommends $575 million in funding for 19 projects to enhance coastal climate resilience under the Investing in America agenda.
July 31, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alaska
California
Delaware
Hawaii
Louisiana

Oil and Gas Activity Likely Caused West Texas Earthquakes
Recent damaging earthquakes in West Texas are likely caused by oil and gas activity, according to the USGS.
July 31, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas

Dollywood Visitors Navigate Floodwaters During Torrential Downpour
Visitors wade through knee-deep water as Dollywood floods due to a torrential downpour.
July 31, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Tennessee

Gulf Coast Residents Urged to Monitor Developing Tropical Wave
Meteorologists caution Gulf Coast residents about a potential tropical cyclone forming in the Atlantic as the 2024 hurricane season intensifies.
July 30, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Alaska Supreme Court Clarifies Workers’ Compensation Coverage in Friendship-Based Employment Case
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that hiring a friend for work on another friend’s property does not exempt the employer from workers’ compensation coverage, rejecting the so-called "buddy exemption."
July 30, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Alaska

Simplifying Insurance with IoT: A Streamlined Future
IoT technology is poised to simplify insurance by enhancing data integration, improving risk analysis, and overcoming workforce challenges, ultimately protecting people and businesses more effectively.
July 30, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Climate Crisis: Extreme Weather Becomes the Norm in Europe, 2023
In 2023, Europe faced unprecedented extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts, storms, and floods, highlighting the urgent need for insurers to adapt and develop robust climate risk management strategies.
July 30, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management



