Former Green Bay Packer Randall Cobb, and Family Survive House Fire in Nashville
NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb and his family narrowly escaped a fire at their Nashville home, which began in the garage and caused significant damage, but fortunately left everyone unharmed.
June 27, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Tennessee
Texas
Lightning-Related Insurance Claims Soar in 2023
The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) reported a 30% increase in total claims value from 2022, highlighting the financial impact of severe convective storms.
June 19, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
California
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Copper Cable Theft Plagues EV Charging Stations
The rise in cable thefts is occurring amidst significant efforts by major U.S. automakers to promote electric vehicles as a key strategy to combat climate change.
June 19, 2024
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Arizona
California
Colorado
Illinois
Nevada
Tennessee Man Receives Federal Prison Sentence for Crop Insurance Fraud
David Garrett Manion of Lafayette, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in federal prison for defrauding the federal crop insurance program. The scheme, which took place from 2016 to 2022, also resulted in a restitution order of $3.5 million.
May 29, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Kentucky
Tennessee
Climate Change Boosts Extreme Weather, Increasing U.S. Flood Risks
Climate change intensifies extreme precipitation, escalating flood risks across the U.S. with significant increases in the Northeast and Midwest.
May 6, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Alaska
Georgia
Hawaii
Kentucky
Record Vehicle Thefts in 2023: A Nationwide Analysis
A record 1,020,729 vehicles were stolen across the U.S. in 2023, with California and the District of Columbia leading in numbers and rates, respectively.
April 18, 2024
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Tennessee Supreme Court Rules Employers Can’t Use Vicarious Liability to Block Negligence Claims
In a landmark decision, the Tennessee Supreme Court rules that employers cannot hide behind vicarious liability to avoid direct negligence claims, impacting multiple industries.
April 10, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Tennessee
Tennessee Court Denies COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Claim for Late Filing
A Tennessee court dismissed a COVID-19 workers’ compensation claim due to late filing and lack of cooperation, marking a significant ruling.
April 9, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Tennessee
Tackling the Rising Threat of Snow Melt Flooding
With snow melt floods posing a growing threat in the U.S., insurance experts highlight the importance of adequate coverage and mitigation strategies.
April 3, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Arkansas
California
Illinois
Iowa
Kentucky
Massive Storm System Unleashes Severe Weather Across the US, Causing Damage and Outages
A significant storm system brings widespread damage, power outages, and severe weather threats to millions across the central and eastern United States.
April 2, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Michigan
Missouri
Tennessee Faces Urgent PFAS Pollution Crisis from Wastewater Sludge
A recent study highlights alarming PFAS levels in Tennessee’s sludge, urging immediate action to prevent widespread environmental and health hazards.
March 1, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Tennessee
Massive Cheese Product Recall Expands Over Listeria Concerns
The FDA lists 57 products in a growing recall over listeria contamination fears, with an investigation focusing on queso fresco and cotija cheeses.
February 14, 2024
Liability
Life & Health
Alabama
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Kentucky Farmer Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Crop Insurance Fraud Scheme
Simpson County farmer David Manion faces imprisonment for defrauding the Federal Crop Insurance Corp. of $3.5 million, marking his second conviction.
February 8, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Kentucky
Tennessee
Pennsylvania Water Authority Targeted in International Cyberattack Linked to Iranian Hackers
The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa in Pennsylvania faces a cyberattack, highlighting the vulnerability of small water utilities to international cybersecurity threats.
January 4, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Arkansas
California
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Tennessee Supreme Court Upholds Major Attorney Fee Award in Workers’ Comp Case
Tennessee Supreme Court backs substantial attorney fees in a workers’ comp case, marking a notable victory for claimants in the state.
November 30, 2023
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Tennessee
