Key Loss Adjusting Trends Shaping Property Claims in 2025
Sedgwick’s 2025 Loss Adjusting Insights Report explores the top nine trends—from tariffs and tech to legislation and climate change—reshaping property claims today.
August 25, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Technology
California
Florida
Hawaii
Illinois
Iowa
Waymo Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing on New York City Streets
Waymo has received New York City’s first permit to test autonomous vehicles with human drivers on board, marking a key step in expanding self-driving operations.
August 25, 2025
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
New York
Camaro ZL1 Becomes Top Target for Thieves as Muscle Car Thefts Surge
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 tops latest HLDI rankings for whole-vehicle thefts, with theft rates nearly 40 times the average; Hyundai and Kia see results from anti-theft software.
August 20, 2025
Auto
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
Maryland
Mississippi
Tennessee
Texas
Cyberattacks and Satellite Threats Highlight Growing Risks in Space-Based Warfare
Satellite hacks and emerging nuclear weapons in space reveal rising global tensions, as U.S., Russia, and China compete for military and economic control beyond Earth.
August 20, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Delivery Drones Are Expanding Rapidly as Safety, Cost, and Regulatory Challenges Persist
As FAA regulations evolve, drone delivery is scaling to more U.S. cities, though high costs, airspace safety, and privacy concerns continue to slow full adoption.
August 14, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Arizona
Florida
Georgia
Kansas
Missouri
Cyber Insurance Market Expands as AI and Financial Fraud Reshape Risk Landscape
With premium drops, rising capacity, and AI-driven threats, the cyber insurance market in 2025 presents both opportunities and volatility for adjusters and carriers alike.
August 14, 2025
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Why Outdated Payment Systems Are Holding P&C Insurers Back
Outdated and siloed payment systems are costing P&C insurers in efficiency, customer trust, and compliance—modernizing them is now a strategic necessity.
August 14, 2025
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Columbia University Data Breach Impacts 870,000 People With Personal, Academic, and Financial Details Exposed
Columbia University reports a cyberattack compromising personal, academic, and financial data of nearly 870,000 individuals, with investigations and notifications ongoing.
August 11, 2025
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
California
Maine
Why Maryland Has the Highest Car Insurance Rates in the Nation
Maryland drivers pay the highest auto insurance rates in the U.S., with premiums driven by urban congestion, repair costs, extreme weather, and frequent claims.
August 7, 2025
Auto
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Maryland
Breaking Down Data Barriers to Strengthen AI Risk Management
Insurers, tech companies, and businesses must securely share data and align strategies to manage AI risks, prevent losses, and support responsible innovation.
August 7, 2025
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
California Defense Firm and Investor Settle Cybersecurity Violations for $1.75 Million
Aero Turbine and Gallant Capital will pay $1.75 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations tied to cybersecurity failures in an Air Force contract from 2018 to 2020.
August 5, 2025
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
California
Insurers Race to Understand AI Risks as Automation Reshapes Liability
As AI transforms industries and increases systemic risk, insurers are racing to develop policies for algorithmic failures, liability questions, and regulatory compliance.
August 5, 2025
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Legal Tech That Fits Lawyer Workflows Improves Practice Without Disruption
Legal tech adoption improves when platforms align with how lawyers actually work—supporting tasks, reducing friction, and enhancing practice without added complexity.
August 5, 2025
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Tesla Held Partly Liable in Fatal Florida Autopilot Crash, Jury Awards $243 Million
A Miami jury found Tesla partially responsible for a 2019 crash involving its Autopilot feature, awarding over $240 million in damages to the victims and their families.
August 4, 2025
Auto
Liability
Litigation
Technology
Florida
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Launches ’Project Crypto’ to Make U.S. a Global Blockchain Leader
New SEC Chair Paul Atkins unveils Project Crypto, signaling a major regulatory shift toward supporting blockchain innovation and bringing crypto firms back to the U.S.
August 4, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
