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Homeowners Face Triple Disaster Risks and Insurance Gaps

Over 33,000 U.S. homes face extreme risks from three natural disasters, exposing gaps in insurance coverage and highlighting the urgent need for multi-peril resilience planning.

December 3 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management California Florida Texas Washington

Legal System Abuse: The New Name Driving Insurance Industry Reform

Insurance leaders at Triple-I’s 2024 Joint Industry Forum rebrand "social inflation" as "legal system abuse" to improve communication and drive legal reform for cost control.

December 3 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Florida Georgia Kansas Louisiana Washington

Thanksgiving Travel Expected to Break Records, Says AAA

Thanksgiving travel this year is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels, with nearly 80 million Americans traveling by car, air, and other modes, setting new records across the board.

November 22 Auto Insurance Industry Risk Management California Florida Hawaii New York Washington

West Coast Faces Extreme Weather: Bomb Cyclone and Atmospheric River Threaten Devastation

A historic bomb cyclone brings hurricane-force winds and mass power outages to the Pacific Northwest, while a converging atmospheric river intensifies the threat with flooding rains.

November 20 Catastrophe Property Risk Management California Oregon Washington

Washington State Fines Lumber Company $126,000 for Multiple Safety Violations

The Washington Department of Labor & Industries is imposing over $126,000 in fines on Fox Lumber Sales following an inspection that found excessive sawdust buildup, fire hazards, and unprotected machinery. The company, which has experienced two fires since opening, is appealing the fines.

November 7 Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Workers' Compensation Washington

UPS Driver Wins $237.6 Million in Racial Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit

A UPS driver was awarded $237.6 million in a racial discrimination lawsuit after a jury found he was subjected to a hostile work environment and unjustly fired. UPS plans to appeal the decision.

September 16 Litigation Workers' Compensation California Oregon Washington

Federal Policy Conflicts Could Raise Flood Insurance Costs, Leave Thousands Unaware of Dam Risks

Conflicting federal policies hinder communities from accessing vital dam failure data, potentially raising flood insurance costs and leaving residents unaware of flood risks.

August 26 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Arizona California Colorado Georgia Minnesota

Wildfire Risk Intensifies in 2024: Over 2.6 Million Homes at High Risk in the Western U.S.

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.

August 13 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Arizona California Colorado Hawaii Idaho

Multimillion-Dollar Insurance Fraud Ringleader Admits Guilt in Spokane

William Oldham Mize, the mastermind behind a multimillion-dollar insurance fraud scheme involving staged accidents, pled guilty in Spokane Federal Court. The scheme spanned multiple states and involved numerous conspirators, resulting in over $6 million in fraudulent insurance claims.

August 8 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation California Florida Idaho Nevada Washington