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
Predictions Point to a Record-Breaking 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Forecasters warn of an unusually active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, urging early preparations as conditions favor above-average storm activity.
March 29, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas
Claims Adjusters Share Their Frustrations in Property Claim Adjustments
Claims adjusters reveal the myriad challenges and frustrations they face during property claim inspections, from uncooperative homeowners to aggressive public adjusters.
March 26, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Texas
Houston Fraud Scheme Uncovered: Over $433,000 in False Insurance Claims
A Houston woman and her accomplice face charges for using stolen identities to file fraudulent insurance claims totaling over $433,000.
March 15, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
Texas
Texas Panhandle Wildfires Leave Uninsured Residents Facing Dire Financial Futures
Many residents of the Texas Panhandle, left uninsured, face an uphill battle in recovering from devastating wildfires, highlighting the growing insurance affordability crisis.
March 5, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Texas
Tiara Wallace Champions Diversity and Innovation in Risk Management
With a rich background in claims and education, Tiara Wallace brings a fresh perspective to risk management, emphasizing diversity and innovation.
February 29, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Oklahoma
Texas
Nationwide Cyberattack Disrupts Healthcare Payments and Patient Care
A cyberattack on Change Healthcare has caused significant disruptions, affecting hospitals, pharmacies, and patient care across the United States.
February 28, 2024
Life & Health
Technology
Texas
Bumble Inc. Agrees to $315,000 Settlement with New Jersey Over Dating Safety Law Violations
Bumble Inc. settles for $315,000 and agrees to revise its practices to meet New Jersey’s strict consumer protection and internet dating safety standards.
February 23, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
New Jersey
Texas
Navigating the Complex Terrain of Data Privacy in Auto Insurance Claims and Repairs
With rising concerns over data privacy, the unauthorized use of personal information in auto insurance claims and repairs presents significant risks and implications for millions.
February 22, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Jury Finds Drug Use Not Direct Cause of Spinal Injury, Insurer Must Pay $1 Million
In a landmark case, a jury ruled that LSD use was not the direct cause of a catastrophic spinal injury, requiring an insurer to cover the $1 million claim.
February 21, 2024
Catastrophe
Litigation
Property
North Carolina
Texas
Supercharged Hurricane Season Looms in 2024, Experts at AccuWeather Warn
With La Niña’s return and record-warm Atlantic waters, AccuWeather forecasts a potentially explosive hurricane season in 2024.
February 20, 2024
Catastrophe
Marine
Risk Management
Texas
Swiss Re CEO Highlights Climate Crisis as Major Factor in Rising Insurance Costs
The CEO of Swiss Re underscores the need for fair risk valuation amid rising insurance costs, pointing to climate change as a significant driver of recent price adjustments.
February 19, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
California
Colorado
Florida
Idaho
New Jersey
Allstate Reports Significant January Catastrophe Losses Amid Auto Rate Hikes
With January’s pretax catastrophe losses hitting $276 million, Allstate outlines its strategy on auto rate increases and its impact on premiums.
February 15, 2024
California
Illinois
New Jersey
New York
Texas
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
Texas Public Adjuster Infringes Lloyd’s Trademarks, Court Orders Injunction
A Texas court has issued a permanent injunction against a public adjuster for willfully infringing on Lloyd’s of London’s trademarks.
February 9, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Texas
