With hurricanes becoming three times more frequent over the past century, only a handful of U.S. states are stepping up with effective risk reduction strategies.
California’s Insurance Commissioner alerts San Diego residents to be vigilant of fraudsters following devastating floods, emphasizing the importance of cautious engagement with public adjusters and contractors.
As climate change fuels more intense tropical storms, experts suggest adding Category 6 to the Saffir-Simpson scale to better represent the power of future hurricanes.
Southern California is under threat from life-threatening landslides and flash floods as an intense atmospheric river event hits the region, with significant rainfall expected.
The recent cyberattack on MGM Resorts, costing an estimated $100 million, underscores the evolving threat landscape and the critical need for robust IT security measures.
Despite law enforcement crackdowns, ransomware activities soared in 2023, signaling ongoing challenges and the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
A potent atmospheric river is forecast to bring significant rainfall to California, raising concerns over landslides and flooding in already saturated regions.
Eric B. Dick, a Houston plaintiffs’ attorney, is ordered to pay over $100,000 for filing baseless lawsuits against Standard Casualty Co., marking his second major sanction in three months for similar actions.
Amazon’s Neighbors app discontinues its Request for Assistance tool, restricting police video access, while introducing new features to foster greater community connection and sharing.
A new report emphasizes the urgent need for community facilities like schools and churches to be ready as shelters during severe weather events, highlighting the potential impacts on services and community trust.
The Allianz Risk Barometer 2024 emphasizes the insurance industry’s innovative responses to contemporary challenges like cyber threats and climate-related disasters, including advanced technologies and collaborative strategies.
In 2023, a record number of natural disasters, driven by severe earthquakes and storms, led to unprecedented economic and insured losses, highlighting the urgency for improved global resilience.