Hurricane Francine will make landfall in Louisiana, bringing dangerous storm surge, high winds, heavy rain, and tornado threats to the Gulf Coast and southern states. Flooding may extend as far north as the Ohio Valley later in the week.

The surge in roof damage claims, driven by extreme weather and rising repair costs, is creating significant challenges for insurers, with increased fraud and evolving policy terms adding to the crisis.

Tropical Storm Francine is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall along the Gulf Coast, bringing dangerous storm surge, heavy rain, and potential flooding to parts of Louisiana and Texas by midweek.

The catastrophe bond market has reached unprecedented levels, recording $12.2 billion in new transactions and pushing total capital to $45.6 billion, driven by growing risk transfer needs.

Conflicting federal policies hinder communities from accessing vital dam failure data, potentially raising flood insurance costs and leaving residents unaware of flood risks.

A DeepSky Research report predicts a 300% rise in extreme hurricane rainfall frequency and a 33% increase in severity, highlighting the urgent need for preparedness as hurricane impacts are expected to worsen rapidly.

Late-reported property claims pose unique challenges for insurers and adjusters, particularly when determining the cause and policy period of a loss. Thorough investigations and documentation are crucial to mitigate risks of litigation and bad faith claims.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is gathering information on a fatal crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck in Texas but has not launched a formal investigation.

As of mid-2024, wildfires have ravaged millions of acres in the U.S., with over 2.6 million homes at moderate or greater risk, emphasizing the crucial role of insurance and risk management in protecting communities.

People are moving to fire- and flood-prone areas in the US, driven by migration to Texas and Florida. These states attract newcomers with low taxes and affordable housing, despite growing climate risks.

Austin Independent School District CFO has been placed on leave following an arrest on insurance fraud charges.

The Plymouth County Retirement Association has filed a class action lawsuit against CrowdStrike in Texas, claiming the cybersecurity firm’s software outage caused significant global disruptions and financial losses.

Recent damaging earthquakes in West Texas are likely caused by oil and gas activity, according to the USGS.

A Galveston County, Texas man is charged with felony criminal mischief for allegedly damaging a roof to file a fraudulent storm damage insurance claim, authorities report.

Homeowners insurance premiums surged by 21% from May 2022 to May 2023, largely due to severe weather events driven by climate change, leaving many homeowners with limited options.