Slightly Stronger 2025 Hurricane Season Expected Amid Climate Uncertainty
Forecasters anticipate a slightly above-average 2025 hurricane season in the Atlantic, though key uncertainties in ENSO and sea temperatures complicate predictions.
June 4
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Roof Resilience Is the Key to Lower Claims and Safer Homes
With 70-90% of storm-related claims involving roof damage, the FORTIFIED Roof standard offers a proven, cost-effective way to reduce risk and protect property.
June 4
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Mississippi
Oklahoma
New England Patriots Reach $2.1 Million Settlement Over Alleged Privacy Violations in App Use
A federal court has preliminarily approved a $2.1 million class-action settlement with the New England Patriots over alleged privacy violations tied to app user tracking tools.
June 2
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Massachusetts
Cyber Threats Hit Home as MSC Antonia Grounding Exposes Maritime Vulnerabilities in MENA
The grounding of the MSC Antonia near Jeddah raises alarm over GPS jamming and cyber-physical threats in the MENA region, urging insurers and operators to reassess risk strategies.
June 2
Insurance Industry
Marine
Risk Management
Technology
How P&C Carriers Can Successfully Modernize Core Systems in Today’s Digital Environment
Modernization of core systems is crucial for P&C insurers to reduce costs, improve customer experience, and keep pace with digital innovation—but success demands a strategic, business-led approach.
June 2
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
CMS Expands Section 111 Reporting to Include Voluntary WCMSA Data for Workers’ Compensation Claims
Beginning April 4, 2025, CMS requires Responsible Reporting Entities to include available WCMSA data in Section 111 reports for workers’ compensation settlements involving Medicare beneficiaries.
June 2
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Early-Season Hurricanes: Where June Storms Typically Form and Why Activity Has Increased
Although June is typically a quiet start to Atlantic hurricane season, recent years show a rise in early storm activity, especially near the Gulf and Southeast U.S. coasts.
May 28
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Louisiana
Texas
Frustrating Claims Processes Drive Policyholders to Avoid Filing and Consider Switching Insurers
A new survey finds 22% of consumers skip filing claims due to complex processes, while 64% would switch insurers for a smoother digital experience.
May 28
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Connecticut Bans AI Claim Denials and Caps Rate Hikes in Sweeping Health Insurance Reform
Connecticut’s Senate Bill 10 curbs AI-driven claim denials, tightens rate hike rules, and expands patient protections, with major reforms taking effect October 1, 2025.
May 28
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Technology
Connecticut
Louisiana Lawmakers Push Through Major Tort Reforms Targeting Legal System Abuse
Five tort reform bills passed in Louisiana aim to reduce legal system abuse, lower insurance premiums, and establish fairer standards for civil litigation and auto claims.
May 28
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Louisiana
New Insurance Operations Designation Targets Efficiency and Service Excellence
The Institutes has introduced the Associate in Insurance Operations designation to standardize training, enhance efficiency, and elevate service across insurance operations teams.
May 28
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Why Intelligent Operations Are Now Essential for Insurance Carriers
As legacy systems strain under rising demands, insurers are turning to AI-driven operations to reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, and future-proof their business models.
May 24
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Texas Faces Critical Flood Insurance Gap as Risk Rises Statewide
A new report by Neptune Flood highlights Texas’s escalating flood risk and the urgent need to close the state’s massive and growing insurance coverage gap.
May 21
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Texas
Cyber Threats Stabilize as Active Insurance Drives Down Claims and Losses in 2024
Coalition’s 2025 Cyber Claims Report shows stable claim trends amid rising cyber threats, with Active Insurance reducing claim frequency and boosting policyholder resilience.
May 21
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
What the NCCI AIS 2025 Revealed About the Future of Workers Compensation
The NCCI AIS 2025 conference revealed how workers comp is staying strong amid economic uncertainty, with trends in claim frequency, medical use, and emerging industry risks.
May 21
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
