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Vermont Expands Virtual Claims Adjusting Rules to All Insurance Lines, Mandates In-Person Inspections on Request

Vermont Expands Virtual Claims Adjusting Rules to All Insurance Lines, Mandates In-Person Inspections on Request

Revised Bulletin 206 allows virtual claims handling across all lines but requires insurers to offer in-person inspections and reinforces standards for total loss valuations.
February 19 Auto Legislation & Regulation Property Technology Vermont

Ice Storm Strains US Power Grids as Blackout Risks Rise From Texas to New England

Ice Storm Strains US Power Grids as Blackout Risks Rise From Texas to New England

Grid operators warn of record winter demand and prolonged outages as ice damage, extreme cold, and emergency measures collide across multiple regions.
January 26 Auto Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Connecticut District Of Columbia Illinois Louisiana Maine

Vermont Judiciary Found in Violation of First Amendment Over Delays in Civil Case Access

Vermont Judiciary Found in Violation of First Amendment Over Delays in Civil Case Access

A federal judge ruled that Vermont’s court system violated the First Amendment by delaying public access to civil case filings, siding with media outlets in a years-long lawsuit.
September 19, 2025 Education & Training Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation California Vermont

Former Insurance Executive Admits Role in Fraud That Led to Collapse of Two Companies

Former Insurance Executive Admits Role in Fraud That Led to Collapse of Two Companies

Jasbir Thandi admitted to falsifying financial records and misappropriating funds, resulting in over $20 million in losses and the failure of two insurance carriers.
July 21, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation California Texas Vermont

Maine Stands Out as Home Insurance Rates Hold Steady Amid National Spikes

Maine Stands Out as Home Insurance Rates Hold Steady Amid National Spikes

While home insurance premiums rise across the U.S., Maine has maintained stability, experiencing a rate decrease in 2024. Geography and low disaster risk contribute to its resilience.
February 25, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont

Rising Home Insurance Nonrenewals Reshape Housing Market Across the U.S.

Rising Home Insurance Nonrenewals Reshape Housing Market Across the U.S.

As climate-driven disasters increase, nonrenewed home insurance policies are surging nationwide, impacting property values, mortgages, and economic stability in vulnerable communities.
December 30, 2024 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Alabama California Colorado Connecticut Florida

Lawmakers Push for UI Fraud Prevention While Improving Equity and Access

Lawmakers Push for UI Fraud Prevention While Improving Equity and Access

In response to pandemic-era unemployment fraud, lawmakers propose solutions to improve fraud prevention and equity in UI systems, leveraging technology and data-sharing practices.
September 18, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Technology Alabama Kentucky New Jersey Vermont

Homeowners Face 21% Insurance Premium Increase, Climate Change Cited as Major Factor

Homeowners Face 21% Insurance Premium Increase, Climate Change Cited as Major Factor

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.
July 29, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property California Colorado Florida Idaho Louisiana

Rite Aid Data Breach Impacts 2.2 Million Customers

Rite Aid Data Breach Impacts 2.2 Million Customers

Rite Aid, the third-largest US drug store chain, revealed that a data breach exposed sensitive information of over 2.2 million customers, including names, addresses, birth dates, and driver’s license numbers.
July 16, 2024 Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Technology Maine Massachusetts Oregon Vermont

Effective Collaboration and Expert Management Drive Captive Insurance Success in Vermont

Effective Collaboration and Expert Management Drive Captive Insurance Success in Vermont

Vermont exemplifies the importance of teamwork and expert management in driving the success of captive insurance companies.
May 15, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Technology Vermont

States Begin to Implement NAIC’s AI Guidelines for Insurers, Marking a New Regulatory Era

States Begin to Implement NAIC’s AI Guidelines for Insurers, Marking a New Regulatory Era

With the adoption of NAIC’s AI framework by seven states, insurers face the challenge of implementing comprehensive AI governance and risk management programs.
April 11, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Technology Alaska California Colorado Connecticut Illinois

Vermont Communities Seek $3.5M for Home Elevation After Catastrophic Flooding

Vermont Communities Seek $3.5M for Home Elevation After Catastrophic Flooding

In response to devastating floods, Barre and Montpelier request $3.5 million to elevate homes, providing safer living conditions amid a housing crisis.
March 22, 2024 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Vermont

Navigating the Complex Terrain of Data Privacy in Auto Insurance Claims and Repairs

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

Vermonters Denied FEMA Assistance Due to Flood Insurance Lapses

Vermonters Denied FEMA Assistance Due to Flood Insurance Lapses

Even as FEMA is working to dole out millions of dollars in grants to Vermonters hit by flooding in eight designated counties, some who received money following previous flooding -- but did not comply with subsequent insurance requirements -- are now learning they are not eligible.
July 31, 2023 Legislation & Regulation Property Vermont

Vermont Flood Losses Could Total Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

Vermont Flood Losses Could Total Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

Economic losses from catastrophic flooding across Vermont earlier this week could reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars or higher, Aon PLC said in a report Friday.
July 17, 2023 Auto Catastrophe Property Vermont
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