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.

The Q2 2024 Ivans Index reveals an overall increase in premium renewal rates for major commercial insurance lines, with Workers’ Compensation as the exception, showing a year-over-year decrease.

The first half of 2024 saw substantial global insured losses, with US severe convective storms accounting for 61% of the $61 billion total, highlighting the period as the costliest on record.

Frances Hall, previously convicted of murdering her husband, avoids a second prison term after pleading guilty in a $9 million workers’ compensation fraud scheme.

Exploring the compounded impacts of multiple disasters on Gulf Coast communities from 2020 to 2021 and the lessons learned to enhance future resilience.

Recent research from the FIRST Center highlights significant differences in state workers’ compensation laws for first responders with mental health conditions, emphasizing the need for uniform presumption laws.

Moody’s RMS estimates U.S. insured losses from Hurricane Beryl between $2.5 and $4.5 billion, with NFIP losses under $300 million and non-U.S. losses not exceeding $1.5 billion.

While often dismissed, Category 1 hurricanes and tropical storms can cause significant damage and fatalities, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of storm impacts beyond mere wind strength.

Hundreds of thousands of Texans remain without power one week after Hurricane Beryl caused widespread damage. Gov. Greg Abbott has demanded an explanation from Houston’s main electricity supplier.

Hurricane Beryl is estimated to have caused $3.3 billion in insured losses, with $2.7 billion in the U.S., $510 million in the Caribbean, and $90 million in Mexico.

The Biden administration finalizes a policy requiring FEMA-funded reconstruction projects to be elevated above local flood levels to mitigate damage from intensifying floods due to climate change.