
Heat Dome to Bring Dangerous Triple Digit Heat Across Much of the U.S.
Triple digit heat, wildfire conditions, severe storms, and a tropical disturbance are creating multiple exposures for insurers and claims professionals as millions of Americans face dangerous weather during the holiday week.
June 30
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation

Water Damage Tops Home Insurance Claims Despite Homeowners Fearing Fire
A new PEMCO survey shows many homeowners overestimate fire risk while underestimating costly water damage, creating opportunities for insurers and agents to promote leak detection technology during policy renewals.
June 30
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting
Oregon
Washington

How IoT Sensors Are Improving Construction Claims and Water Loss Prevention
Construction IoT has matured from passive monitoring into automated environmental control that helps prevent losses, strengthen claims documentation, reduce litigation exposure, and support faster project recovery.
June 30
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Technology

JetBlue Reports Suspected Drone Strike on JFK Approach as FAA Investigates
A JetBlue Airbus landed safely after the crew reported a drone strike during its approach to JFK. The incident highlights unresolved questions about aviation liability, subrogation, and insurance coverage when drone operators cannot be identified.
June 30
Insurance Industry
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Subrogation
New York

Miami’s Super Yacht Boom Leaves Derelict Boats, Rising Marine Risks, and Insurance Challenges
As luxury yacht ownership expands across South Florida, abandoned vessels, marina shortages, and rising boating accidents are creating new risks for insurers, marine adjusters, and local governments.
June 29
Insurance Industry
Liability
Marine
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Rising Insurance Costs Put Performance Car Ownership Out of Reach
Higher theft rates, expensive repairs and underwriting changes are making high-performance vehicles increasingly difficult to insure, even as used prices become more attractive.
June 29
Auto
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Underwriting
California
Florida
New York

NAIC Confirms 3.1TB Data Published After Cyberattack by ShinyHunters
The publication of stolen NAIC data has interrupted investment designation activities and highlights how attacks on insurance regulators can ripple across the industry. Investigators continue to assess the breach while insurers monitor potential operational and cybersecurity impacts.
June 29
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology

Supreme Court Rules Roundup Cancer Claims Barred by Federal Pesticide Labeling Law
The 7-2 decision overturns a Missouri jury verdict and finds federal pesticide labeling law preempts state failure-to-warn claims. The ruling could significantly reduce Bayer's exposure in thousands of pending Roundup lawsuits.
June 25
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management

Venezuela Earthquake Raises Questions Over Insurance and Parametric Coverage
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck near Caracas after a strong foreshock, prompting warnings of widespread casualties, major economic damage, and uncertainty over insured losses and parametric coverage.
June 25
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management

Could a Hurricane Impact the World Cup? History Shows the Risk for Host Cities
Historical hurricane data shows tropical storm threats remain relatively low during the World Cup, but several host cities have experienced damaging storms, flooding, and infrastructure losses during June and July.
June 24
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Georgia
Massachusetts
Missouri

Roof Replacement Cycles Shrink as Climate Conditions Increase Property Claims Exposure
New Nearmap research finds that heat, humidity, temperature swings and heavier rainfall are accelerating roof deterioration, increasing replacement frequency and creating new challenges for insurers and claims professionals.
June 24
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Health Care Fraud Crackdown Targets $6.5 Billion in Alleged False Claims
Federal prosecutors announced charges against hundreds of defendants in alleged Medicare, Medicaid, wound care, opioid, hospice, and behavioral health fraud schemes. Investigators credited advanced data analytics and coordinated enforcement efforts for identifying the cases.
June 23
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology

AI May Soon Bypass Current Cybersecurity Systems, Five Eyes Alliance Says
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance says advanced AI models could surpass current cybersecurity protections within months, increasing risks for businesses, insurers, and critical infrastructure operators.
June 23
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Apple and Tesla Data Exposed in Massive Electronics Cyber Breach
A ransomware group claims it leaked more than 630GB of files stolen from Tata Electronics, triggering questions about supply chain cyber risk, intellectual property exposure, and insurance coverage obligations.
June 23
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting

Chesapeake Bay Residents Brace for Severe Thunderstorms, Flooding and Power Outages
Extreme heat, damaging winds, power outages and flash flooding are becoming familiar parts of summer across Maryland's Chesapeake Bay region. Residents and property owners are weighing the cost of preparedness against increasing weather risks.
June 22
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Maryland




