Prolonged Rainfall in Eastern Australia Causes Widespread Damage, Upending Wildfire Preparations
Eastern Australia faces unexpected and prolonged deluge, causing extensive damage to homes and crops, challenging the typical preparations for wildfire season.
January 12, 2024
Catastrophe
Risk Management
Supercede Reports Significant Growth in Digital Adoption in Reinsurance Industry
Supercede’s latest data reveals notable growth in digital platform usage, indicating a shift towards technological integration in the reinsurance industry.
January 12, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Auto Insurance Emerges as Surprising Factor in U.S. Inflation Trends
With the largest annual increase in nearly 50 years, auto insurance costs are unexpectedly contributing to persistent U.S. inflation, impacting overall consumer prices.
January 12, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Moody’s RMS Estimates Insured Losses from Noto Peninsula Earthquake at $3-6 Billion
Moody’s RMS analysis predicts insured losses from the January 1 Noto Peninsula earthquake in Japan to range between $3 to $6 billion, covering various impacts.
January 12, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Renewed Interest in Long Term Care Insurance Amidst Rising Healthcare Costs
As healthcare expenses rise, long term care insurance sees a resurgence of interest from consumers seeking financial security for their senior years.
January 11, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
$100 Million Settlement Reached in 2018 Grand Canyon Helicopter Crash
The family of a British tourist receives a $100 million settlement for the 2018 Grand Canyon helicopter crash that resulted in five deaths, including the tourist’s.
January 11, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Nevada
Blizzard Triggers Power Outages and Closures in Oregon and Washington Ski Areas
Heavy snowfall and high winds cause widespread power outages and force the closure of highways and ski resorts in Oregon and Washington.
January 11, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Oregon
Washington
Florida Lawmakers Grapple with Homeowners Insurance Crisis
As Florida’s annual legislative session approaches, lawmakers focus on addressing the state’s escalating homeowners insurance crisis with a range of proposed solutions.
January 10, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Evolving Risk Landscape Demands Strategic Role for Chief Risk Officers
In a rapidly changing risk environment influenced by AI, climate change, and geopolitics, Chief Risk Officers are key to strategic decision-making, says LCP research.
January 10, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Alaska Airlines Under Scrutiny for Continuing Flights Despite Warning Signals
Alaska Airlines faces critical questions about its decision to keep a Boeing 737 Max 9 flying over land, despite cabin-pressurization warnings, before a fuselage blowout.
January 10, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
California
Oregon
Tornadoes and Thunderstorms Cause Fatalities and Damage in Southeast US
A series of deadly tornadoes and severe thunderstorms wreak havoc across the Southeast, leading to four deaths and extensive property damage.
January 10, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Maine
North Carolina
Chubb Report Highlights Climate Change Risks for Wealthy Americans and Canadians
A new report from Chubb reveals that 76% of wealthy North Americans see extreme weather due to climate change as a major threat to their properties.
January 9, 2024
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Liability
Property
2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted to Be Intensely Active
Tropical Storm Risk’s early forecast anticipates the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season to be significantly above average in activity.
January 9, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Tornadoes and High Winds Ravage the South, Causing Extensive Damage
A series of tornadoes and high winds struck the South, including Panama City, Florida, leading to significant damage and emergency rescues.
January 9, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Surge in Business Travel Spurs Evolving Insurance Needs and New Risks
With a significant rebound in business travel, organizations face new challenges and insurance needs in a post-COVID world.
January 9, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
