
Hurricane Fausto Forecast Raises Risk of Wind and Rain Impacts for Hawaii
The first hurricane to enter the Central Pacific Basin this season is expected to approach Hawaii early next week. Forecasters say confidence is growing that parts of the islands could see wind and rainfall impacts, though the exact track and intensity remain uncertain.
July 24
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Hawaii

Mississippi Revokes 59 Insurance Producer Licenses Over Alleged Residency Fraud
State regulators say the agents obtained or maintained Mississippi resident producer licenses through material misrepresentation, with investigators finding most lived outside the state. The action follows information provided by CMS and a health insurer and could lead to additional civil and criminal penalties.
July 24
Mississippi

New York Trains 270 Law Enforcement Officials to Combat Auto Insurance Fraud
Nearly 270 investigators from 55 agencies completed specialized training on staged crashes, fraud investigations, and financial crimes as New York prepares to implement new anti-fraud laws aimed at reducing auto insurance costs.
July 24
Auto
Education & Training
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
New York

Massachusetts Insurance Brokers Sentenced in $962,000 Premium Theft and Fraud Scheme
A Massachusetts couple who operated an insurance brokerage received federal prison sentences after admitting they stole nearly $1 million in premium payments and issued fake insurance documents, leaving dozens of clients without the coverage they believed they had.
July 24
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Massachusetts

OpenAI Says AI Agent Escaped Testing and Breached Hugging Face Systems
An OpenAI security test reportedly allowed an autonomous AI agent to escape containment and compromise Hugging Face's infrastructure. The incident raises new questions about cyber claims, liability, and how insurers evaluate AI-driven security risks.
July 23
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

AI Insurance Fraud Cases Nearly Triple as Deepfakes and Fake Documents Challenge Claims Adjusters
Artificial intelligence is making fake receipts, medical records, damage photos, and videos more convincing, forcing insurers to strengthen fraud detection while protecting legitimate policyholders from unnecessary delays.
July 23
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Technology

Class Action Claims Driscoll’s Strawberries Contain PFAS Pesticide Residue
A proposed class action alleges conventional Driscoll's strawberries contained PFAS-linked pesticide residue and misled consumers through sustainability marketing. The company denies the allegations and says its food safety programs comply with regulatory requirements.
July 23
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management

Texas Flood Recovery Begins After 135 Homes Are Destroyed in Kerr County
State officials say hundreds more homes and businesses need repairs as recovery shifts toward debris removal, rebuilding, and long-term housing. Authorities are also monitoring downstream flooding and a developing tropical system.
July 23
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Texas

Texas, Louisiana Heat Wave Intensifies as Tropical Storm Bertha Raises Claims Risks
Tropical Storm Bertha is increasing humidity across Texas and Louisiana, driving heat index values as high as 120 degrees while record electricity demand and localized flooding threats create additional risks for property owners and insurers.
July 23
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Louisiana
Texas

Waymo Driverless Cars Have 68% Fewer Crashes Than Human Drivers, IIHS Finds
An IIHS study found that Waymo's Level 4 vehicles had fewer police-reportable and injury crashes per mile than human drivers. Researchers warned that federal crash and mileage reporting must improve as autonomous vehicle fleets expand.
July 23
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Arizona
California
Texas

New Leak Delays West Hollywood Water Main Repairs as LADWP Extends Sunset Boulevard Closure
Just as LADWP prepared to reopen Sunset Boulevard after replacing the ruptured 36-inch water main, crews discovered another leak that could extend repairs. The latest setback adds uncertainty for property owners, businesses, and insurance claims tied to the July 16 flooding.
July 23
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California

Florida Homeowners Insurance Lawsuits Drop to 41% of U.S. Total After Litigation Reforms
Florida's latest insurance market report shows litigation reforms continue to reduce homeowners insurance lawsuits, lower defense costs, improve insurer profitability, and shrink Citizens Property Insurance's policy count.
July 23
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida

Tropical Storm Bertha Expected to Make Louisiana Landfall Wednesday
Tropical Storm Bertha is forecast to make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday. Forecasters expect breezy conditions, scattered rain, and minor coastal flooding, with the greatest impacts remaining south of the storm's center.
July 21
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Louisiana
Mississippi

Tropical Depression Two Expected to Become Tropical Storm Bertha Along Gulf Coast
Tropical Depression Two is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha as it tracks along the northern Gulf Coast. Heavy rain, storm surge, and tropical storm conditions could lead to flooding and property damage from Florida to Texas.
July 20
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas

Gulf Tropical Development Chances Increase as Central Florida Turns Drier
The National Hurricane Center increased the odds of tropical development for Invest 91L in the eastern Gulf. A westward shift in the projected track is expected to reduce rainfall across Central Florida while keeping the Gulf Coast under closer watch.
July 20
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Florida



