Hurricane Helene is intensifying as it heads toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, threatening life-threatening storm surges, widespread flooding, and strong winds that will reach far inland across the Southeast.

Hurricane Helene is forecast to intensify rapidly as it nears Florida, with major impacts expected across the Southeast, including extreme winds, flooding, and widespread storm surge.

The surge in roof damage claims, driven by extreme weather and rising repair costs, is creating significant challenges for insurers, with increased fraud and evolving policy terms adding to the crisis.

Meteorologists predict an active September in the Atlantic, with up to 10 named storms potentially forming as reduced wind shear and dry air create favorable conditions for hurricane development.

Conflicting federal policies hinder communities from accessing vital dam failure data, potentially raising flood insurance costs and leaving residents unaware of flood risks.

A DeepSky Research report predicts a 300% rise in extreme hurricane rainfall frequency and a 33% increase in severity, highlighting the urgent need for preparedness as hurricane impacts are expected to worsen rapidly.

Hurricane Debby caused $12.3 billion in damage, with 78% of affected properties located outside FEMA-designated flood zones. The event underscores the need for updated flood risk assessments and broader insurance coverage.

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.

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, starting June 1 and ending November 30, is predicted to be particularly active. Allianz Commercial offers insights into this year’s forecast, reviewing notable 2023 storms and providing expert advice on storm preparedness.

Donovan Young, Aaron Young, and James Hoffman face up to 20 years in federal prison for their involvement in a wire fraud conspiracy defrauding home improvement stores.

Dennis S. Lepka, Jr. was sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison for orchestrating a fraudulent real estate scheme, targeting vulnerable communities and causing significant financial losses.

The Blind Horse Saloon in Greenville, South Carolina, closes its doors after 29 years, citing the burden of the state’s stringent liquor liability insurance laws as the primary reason.

The South Carolina Supreme Court has affirmed, with modifications, a court decision on the relevance of ergonomics evidence in a repetitive trauma injury claim.

State regulators in Utah and South Carolina challenge A-Cap’s financial ties with 777 Partners, complicating the firm’s bid for Everton FC amid broader concerns for policyholder security.

As homeowners grapple with a 19.8% spike in insurance rates, projections show a relentless 6% increase into 2024, heavily influenced by climate change and severe weather patterns.