
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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 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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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



