Nationwide Auto Theft Ring Busted as Queens DA Charges 20 in $4.6M Scheme
Prosecutors say a sophisticated criminal network used social media to resell 126 stolen cars in a multi-state operation that spanned from New York to Tennessee.
May 9
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Tennessee
Historic Flooding Threat Intensifies Across Central US After Devastating Storms and Tornadoes
Following deadly tornadoes and widespread storm damage, central US states now face a rare high-risk flood event that could bring once-in-a-generation impacts.
April 4
Catastrophe
Property
Arkansas
Indiana
Kentucky
Mississippi
Missouri
AI Analysis Reveals $2.15 Trillion in US Property at Risk from Wildfires
A new AI-driven study by ZestyAI finds that $2.15 trillion worth of U.S. residential property is at high risk of wildfire damage, affecting millions of homes beyond historically fire-prone regions.
February 27
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Underwriting
California
Colorado
Kentucky
North Carolina
South Dakota
Fast-Food Workers Face Growing Risks as Customer Violence Escalates
As fast-food employees prepare meals, they also face an increasing risk of customer aggression. Recent violent incidents highlight the dangers of frontline service jobs.
February 14
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Michigan
Oregon
Tennessee
Natural Disasters Caused $368 Billion in Damage Last Year, Aon Report Reveals
The 2025 Climate and Catastrophe Insight Report by Aon highlights how hurricanes, severe storms, and global flooding pushed disaster losses to $368 billion in 2024, exposing critical insurance gaps.
January 29
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Is 3D Printing Transforming Construction?
Innovative 3D printing technology is reshaping residential and commercial construction, offering faster, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions to address the housing shortage.
December 26, 2024
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Nevada
Tennessee
Texas
CVS Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Opioid Dispensing Missteps
The DOJ alleges CVS pharmacies knowingly dispensed opioids unsafely, ignoring red flags and understaffing stores, as part of a whistleblower suit under the False Claims Act.
December 19, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Texas
Florida Matches Record Hurricane Landfalls in 2024, Reports Howden Re
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, marked by record Florida landfalls and extreme storm activity, ranks among the most impactful in recent history, Howden Re reports.
December 5, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
North Carolina
Tennessee
Rising Inland Flood Risk Demands Urgent Attention in U.S.
The Insurance Information Institute’s latest report highlights the increasing flood risks faced by inland areas due to shifting weather patterns. Hurricanes, tropical storms, and thunderstorms are pushing the boundaries of flood-prone regions, underscoring the need for better insurance coverage, flood resilience, and mitigation strategies to bridge the protection gap in non-coastal communities.
November 14, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
New Jersey
New York
Florida Hurricane Damage Claims Reach $4.775 Billion After Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Insurance claims in Florida from Hurricanes Helene and Milton have reached $4.775 billion, up $169 million from last week’s total. The storms have left extensive residential and commercial property damage, according to the Office of Insurance Regulation.
November 12, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Widespread Flooding from Hurricane Helene Spotlights Inland Insurance Gaps
The devastation from Hurricane Helene reveals a significant inland flood-protection gap, particularly in flood-prone communities without sufficient insurance coverage, where misinformation and funding challenges further slow recovery efforts.
October 28, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
New Jersey
New York
Employers Face Rising Scrutiny Over Worker Safety Amid Natural Disasters
As natural disasters become more frequent, lawsuits are shining a light on employer responsibility for worker safety. Recent cases in Tennessee and Kentucky highlight the legal risks companies face without proper emergency plans.
October 23, 2024
Catastrophe
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Kentucky
Missouri
New York
Tennessee
Natural Catastrophe Losses in 2024 Near Average Amid Escalating Late-Season Storm Risks
Insured losses from global natural catastrophes exceeded the 10-year average, driven by frequent storms and floods, while total economic losses for 2024 remained slightly below average.
October 17, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
North Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Climate Change Intensifies Hurricane Helene’s Impact on Coastal and Inland Communities
Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, caused catastrophic flooding and destruction from Florida’s coast to the Southern Appalachians. Research shows climate change intensified its rainfall, winds, and flooding risks.
October 11, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Tennessee Officials Warn of Post-Storm Contractor Scams
Tennessee ranks 16th in fraud, and state officials are urging residents impacted by Hurricane Helene to beware of contractor scams, advising them to verify contractor credentials and insurance.
October 4, 2024
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
Tennessee
