Flood Forecasting Defended by NWS as Critics Question Impact of Staffing Cuts
After deadly Texas floods, the National Weather Service faces scrutiny over Trump-era staffing cuts, though experts say forecasts were timely and accurate despite leadership gaps.
July 7
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Texas
Auto Claims Profitability Improves Amid Rising Casualty Costs and Trade Issues
Insurance industry sees auto physical damage profitability recover, while casualty sectors grapple with increased medical inflation and social verdicts.
June 25
California
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
New Jersey
Why Florida, Texas, and California Lead the Nation in Lightning Insurance Claims
Florida, Texas, and California consistently rank highest for lightning-related insurance claims due to storm frequency, surge damage, and wildfire-triggered losses.
June 24
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Texas
Colorado State University Predicts Above Normal 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is projected to be above-average with 17 named storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes, increasing landfall risks along U.S. and Caribbean coasts.
June 19
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Texas
Finding Common Ground in Professional Liability Defense Strategies
Early collaboration between carriers, insureds, and panel counsel in professional liability claims reduces defense costs, preserves policy limits, and strengthens renewal prospects through faster settlements.
June 19
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Underwriting
Louisiana
New York
Texas
AI Agents Now Handle Insurance Policies from Quote to Claim with Sure’s New Protocol
Sure introduces its Model Context Protocol, enabling AI agents to autonomously quote, bind, and service insurance policies with integrated compliance and multi-carrier support.
June 11
Auto
Insurance Industry
Property
Technology
Texas
Scientists Chase Extreme Hailstorms Across the Plains to Uncover the Costliest Weather Threat
Researchers are diving into hailstorms across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas to better understand one of the U.S.’s costliest but most overlooked weather risks.
June 9
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Colorado
Kansas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
How Georgia Can Tackle Rising Insurance Premiums and Loss Ratios
Georgia homeowners face surging premiums after back-to-back hurricanes. Lawmakers and insurers are exploring solutions to stabilize the market and protect consumers.
June 9
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Severe Storms in US and Europe Trigger Massive Insured Losses
Severe storms across the US and Europe from late May to early June caused extensive hail, flood, and wind damage, with insured losses reaching into the billions.
June 9
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Texas
Storm Surge Risk Threatens Billions in Coastal Property Value Across 20 States
Over 6.4 million homes in coastal U.S. states face moderate or greater storm surge risk, with $2.2 trillion in potential reconstruction costs, according to 2025 Cotality data.
June 2
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Connecticut
Delaware
District Of Columbia
Florida
Early-Season Hurricanes: Where June Storms Typically Form and Why Activity Has Increased
Although June is typically a quiet start to Atlantic hurricane season, recent years show a rise in early storm activity, especially near the Gulf and Southeast U.S. coasts.
May 28
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Louisiana
Texas
Texas Faces Critical Flood Insurance Gap as Risk Rises Statewide
A new report by Neptune Flood highlights Texas’s escalating flood risk and the urgent need to close the state’s massive and growing insurance coverage gap.
May 21
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Texas
Millions of Homes Unprotected as Climate-Driven Insurance Costs Soar
New research shows insurance protects against climate disasters, but millions of flood-prone homes remain uninsured as premiums climb beyond affordability.
May 20
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Kentucky
Louisiana
New York
Escrow Officer Sentenced to Prison for Orchestrating $350K Title Fraud Scheme in Texas
A McAllen, Texas escrow officer was sentenced to 24 months in prison for wire fraud after falsifying real estate documents and defrauding lenders and buyers of over $350,000.
May 13
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Texas
Lawsuits Target Auto Insurers and Carmakers Over Secret Driver Data Collection
Major lawsuits are shedding light on how insurers and automakers collect, share, and monetize driver data—often without the consumer’s clear consent or knowledge.
May 1
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Florida
Texas
