
Digitization Revolutionizes the Insurance Industry
The insurance industry is transforming through digitization, enhancing collaboration, efficiency, and transparency among brokers, carriers, and customers.
June 19, 2024
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Health Insurance Coverage Trends 2023: Key Insights from National Health Interview Survey
The National Health Interview Survey 2023 reveals significant changes in health insurance coverage across the U.S., with a notable decline in uninsured rates among adults and children.
June 18, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management

Record-Breaking Year for Cyber Insurance Claims in North America
In 2023, North America saw a surge in cyber insurance claims, with healthcare leading the sectors, driven by an increase in ransomware and cyber extortion events.
June 18, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Heat-Related Injuries and Workers’ Compensation in California Agriculture
SB 1299 proposes a rebuttable presumption for heat-related injuries among agricultural workers in California, potentially shifting legal and administrative burdens in the workers’ compensation system.
June 18, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California

South Florida Flooded by Historic Rainstorm, Struggles to Adapt to Climate Challenges
A once-in-200-years rainstorm, Invest 90L, flooded South Florida, highlighting the region’s struggle to adapt to rising sea levels and extreme weather.
June 18, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Southern Texas as First Storm of Hurricane Season Approaches
The first tropical storm warning of the season has been issued for southern Texas as a developing storm in the Gulf of Mexico threatens heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds.
June 18, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Texas

El Paso Woman Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Mexican Resort Over Husband’s Electrocution
Lizzette Zambrano sues Sonoran Sea Resort for over $1 million after her husband, Jorge Guillen, was electrocuted in a hot tub, leaving her critically injured and claiming his life.
June 17, 2024
Liability
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Arizona
Texas

Heavy Rains Aim for Texas and Louisiana as Tropical System Brews in Gulf of Mexico
AccuWeather hurricane experts are monitoring the southwestern Gulf of Mexico for potential tropical development this week.
June 17, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Louisiana
Texas

Common Apps May Share More Driver Data with Insurers Than Expected
Many drivers are unaware that auto insurance companies may be receiving their driving data from commonly used apps, even if they haven’t signed up for usage-based insurance programs.
June 17, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Connecticut
New Jersey
Texas

Lawmakers Push for Unemployment Insurance Reforms After Pandemic Fraud
In response to massive fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. lawmakers are advocating for reforms to restore confidence and integrity in the unemployment insurance program.
June 13, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
California
Illinois

Business Owners Express Concern Over Insurance Coverage
A recent Gallagher survey reveals that 80% of American business owners are worried about gaps in their business insurance coverage, with concerns spanning extreme weather, cyber-attacks, and supply chain disruptions.
June 13, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Severe Weather Triggers State of Emergency in South Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for multiple counties in South Florida due to severe flooding and heavy rainfall, causing significant disruption.
June 13, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Florida

Drivers Favor Speed Alert Systems for Safer Roads
A majority of U.S. drivers support technology that alerts or limits speed, according to an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety survey, suggesting a shift toward safer driving practices.
June 13, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology

Liability Litigation Trends: Increased Claims and Attorney Representation
Attorney representation in liability claims has increased significantly, with litigation rates climbing in 2023. The trend is partly driven by a rush to file lawsuits in Florida before new tort reform measures took effect, according to Sedgwick’s latest report.
June 13, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida

Preparing Insurance Adjusters for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, insurance adjusters are intensifying their training and preparations to ensure they can respond efficiently to catastrophic events.
June 12, 2024
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Property
Risk Management



