Why the Atlantic Hurricane Season Has Suddenly Gone Quiet in September
Despite reaching the statistical peak of hurricane season, the Atlantic basin is unusually quiet this September, with no active storms and limited tropical development expected.
September 10
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
How Construction Companies Can Prevent Common Builders Risk Claims
Construction projects face risks from theft, weather, fire, and more. Proactive site safety measures can reduce losses and keep projects on track.
September 9
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
High Insurance Costs and Climate Risks Push Homeowners in Vulnerable Areas to the Brink
A new Realtor.com report reveals that 1 in 4 U.S. homes face extreme climate risk, with surging insurance costs disproportionately impacting low-value, high-risk markets.
September 9
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Pennsylvania Man Accused of Running $400 Million ATM Investment Scam
Federal authorities charged a Pennsylvania man with securities and wire fraud after allegedly defrauding investors through a fake ATM investment scheme worth over $400 million.
September 4
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Underwriting Profit Triples for U.S. Property/Casualty Insurers in Early 2025 Despite Mixed Income
The U.S. P/C insurance industry posted a $11.5B underwriting gain in H1 2025, aided by fewer Q2 catastrophes, despite a sharp decline in investment-driven net income.
September 4
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Underwriting
California
Georgia
Texas
NOAA Launches First Hourly Wildfire Risk Model to Improve Forecasting and Response
NOAA’s new Hourly Wildfire Potential Index offers hourly wildfire hazard forecasts, helping responders and forecasters better track fire activity and smoke emissions in real time.
September 2
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Younger Adults More Likely to Commit Insurance Fraud, Study Finds
A University of Georgia study finds Americans under 34 are significantly more willing to commit insurance fraud, often without realizing the legal or financial consequences.
September 2
Auto
Education & Training
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Insurers Seek to Void Marine Policy After Yacht Crash Off California Coast
Specialty insurers are asking a California court to void a yacht policy after a collision, alleging the insured failed to meet critical warranty and disclosure terms.
September 2
Excess & Surplus Lines
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Marine
California
Texas
Arkansas Builder Sues Zurich Over Denied Collapse Claim on Unfinished Home
A $420,000 dispute over a collapsed Arkansas home under construction challenges Zurich’s interpretation of "collapse" coverage in commercial property policies.
September 2
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Arkansas
Verisk Projects $152 Billion in Annual Global Property Losses from Natural Disasters
Verisk’s 2025 report reveals global insured property losses from natural catastrophes have surged to $152B annually, driven by more frequent storms and wildfires.
September 2
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Why Food Companies Must Treat Recall Preparedness as a Business Essential
Food recalls can escalate into costly crises without proper planning. Learn how supply chain mapping, business continuity, and mock drills can make or break your response.
September 2
Insurance Industry
Liability
Property
Risk Management
How Warehouse Technology is Reshaping Risk Models in Insurance
Connected automation in warehouses is forcing insurers to replace outdated models with dynamic, real-time risk assessments based on sensor data and machine performance.
September 2
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting
How a $100 Billion Hurricane Could Strike the US and What Insurers Need to Know
Major U.S. metro areas are increasingly vulnerable to $100 billion hurricane losses. This KCC report shows where it’s most likely and how insurers can prepare for the next big one.
August 29
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Connecticut
Florida
Louisiana
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Wyndham Hotel Owner Accused of Orchestrating Vandalism Amid Insurance Dispute
The Wyndham Hotel owner is facing accusations of staging vandalism to claim $12.2 million in insurance damages, prompting a federal fraud countersuit by the insurer.
August 29
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Illinois
Detroit Couple to Face Trial over Alleged $150K Disability Insurance Fraud Scheme
A Detroit couple will stand trial on multiple felony charges after allegedly filing fraudulent disability insurance claims totaling $150,000, officials say.
August 29
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Michigan
