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.

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.