
Adjuster Cautionary Tale: Courtroom Embarrassment Over Chat Message
A recent post on Reddit’s adjusters subreddit shared a cautionary tale about the risks of casual, off-the-cuff remarks in professional communications. In this instance, a fire claim involving a homeowner’s pet parrot escalated to the courtroom, where an unfortunate message by an adjuster was read aloud, much to his embarrassment.
July 29, 2024
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Take-Two Interactive Identifies Negative Review Campaigns as Major Risk
Take-Two Interactive’s SEC filing highlights various risks including negative review campaigns, which could result in loss of players, revenue, and increased marketing costs.
July 29, 2024
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

How Insurance Agencies Are Using AI to Transform Their Operations
Leading insurance agencies are leveraging AI for communication, policy analysis, document comparison, and predictive analytics to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
July 29, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Evolving Responsibilities for Public Company Directors and Officers
Directors and Officers of public companies face new challenges with SEC disclosure rules on cybersecurity and climate-related risks, increasing their potential exposure.
July 26, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Technology
California

HeatRisk Tool Faces Real-World Challenges Amidst Rising US Temperatures
The HeatRisk forecasting tool, launched by the CDC and NOAA, is undergoing real-world testing as extreme temperatures stress many parts of the US, providing localized heat warnings to protect vulnerable populations.
July 25, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Arizona
California
Florida
Washington

CrowdStrike IT Outage Could Lead to Billions in Insured Losses, Minimal Impact on Insurers
The CrowdStrike IT outage on July 19, affecting numerous industries, could result in billions of dollars in insured losses but is not expected to significantly impact global insurers and reinsurers.
July 25, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

How Climate Technology is Shaping the Future of Insurance
Climate change poses significant challenges for the insurance industry, but climate technology offers solutions that can help insurers predict, prevent, and mitigate weather-related risks, potentially transforming the sector.
July 25, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Embracing Solar Power: Technological Evolution and Insurance Industry Challenges
Jason Kaminsky, CEO of kWh Analytics, discusses how advancements in solar technology are reshaping the insurance landscape and addressing emerging liabilities.
July 24, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting

The Future of Underwriting: Embracing AI and Automation
The integration of AI and business rules engines in underwriting is revolutionizing the industry, reducing menial tasks, and enabling underwriters to focus on strategic issues.
July 24, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting

NBA Teams Sued for Copyright Infringement in Social Media Videos
Fourteen NBA teams are accused of using copyrighted music in social media promotional videos without proper licensing, leading to multiple lawsuits by Kobalt and other music companies.
July 23, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia

Challenges and Innovations in Insurance Underwriting Amid Economic Uncertainty
With high inflation, climate risks, and varying state regulations, insurance underwriting and pricing rely more than ever on accurate loss projections and economic forecasts.
July 23, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting

Inflation Continues to Lead Insurers’ Concerns
Despite cooling predictions, inflation remains the primary concern for insurance executives worldwide for the third consecutive year, according to the International Insurance Society’s annual survey.
July 23, 2024
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida

Two Russian Nationals Plead Guilty in LockBit Ransomware Case
Ruslan Astamirov and Mikhail Vasiliev admitted their roles in deploying the LockBit ransomware, leading to over 2,500 attacks and $500 million in ransom payments, marking a significant step in combating the notorious hacking group.
July 22, 2024
Fraud
Litigation
Technology
Arizona
Florida
New Jersey
Virginia

Increasing Risk in Sensitive Data Communications: Kiteworks 2024 Report
The 2024 Kiteworks report highlights the rising risks associated with the proliferation of communication tools, data exchanges with third parties, and inadequate governance, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced data security and compliance measures.
July 22, 2024
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
California

Policyholders Prepare Claims Post CrowdStrike Outage
Policyholders are preparing to file claims after a CrowdStrike outage, which was confirmed to be a non-cyberattack caused by a software update issue.
July 22, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology



