Forecasters say El Niño reduces activity in the Atlantic's traditional hurricane breeding grounds while increasing the importance of storms developing in the Gulf and western Atlantic. Warm ocean temperatures could make those systems more significant for coastal communities and insurers.

Federal prosecutors say shell medical equipment companies submitted billions in fraudulent insurance claims. The case underscores why policyholders and insurers should closely monitor billing activity for signs of fraud.

Dashcam footage and an independent 911 witness helped investigators prove a California driver intentionally caused a collision before filing a fraudulent insurance claim. The driver received jail time, probation, and restitution after being convicted on multiple charges.

Investigators allege five family members used shell construction companies to hide payroll, avoid workers' compensation premiums, and cash millions of dollars in payroll checks through unlicensed money service businesses.

A mechanic's teardown of a Chevrolet Camaro engine recovered after years underwater uncovered signs of prior repairs and prompted questions about whether the vehicle's theft claim and total loss were connected to a possible fraud scheme.

Advances in climate attribution science are helping insurers better estimate future catastrophe risks, even as political scrutiny over climate models intensifies.

A Jacksonville roofing contractor is under investigation as customers, employees, and suppliers allege unpaid debts, unfinished roofing projects, and contract disputes totaling nearly $1 million.

OpenAI's flagship Stargate campus in Abilene is becoming a case study in how AI infrastructure may reshape property, environmental, and liability exposures. Nearby homeowners, former regulators, and environmental advocates are questioning whether current permitting rules adequately address projects of this scale.

A new remedy targets a power seat motor defect that can overheat and cause fires in certain 2020-2024 Kia Telluride SUVs. Owners are advised to park outside until repairs are completed.

Minnesota regulators say Seguro Medico misled consumers about the scope of their health insurance coverage and violated multiple state insurance laws. The enforcement action follows guilty pleas in a related federal fraud case.

While extreme heat remains a concern during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, workers' compensation experts say inexperienced seasonal employees and large-scale staffing demands may create greater claim exposure for employers.

Colorado State University has reduced its Atlantic hurricane outlook for the second time this season, citing growing confidence that a strong to very strong El Niño will sharply limit tropical cyclone activity through the peak of the season.

Two new studies conclude that mitigation discounts encourage home hardening for some property owners but fail to overcome affordability barriers for many households, even as climate-driven insurance costs continue to rise across much of the Southeast.

Federal regulators say autonomous vehicles have repeatedly blocked first responders, entered active emergency scenes, and failed to recognize emergency traffic controls. The directive could shape future liability and claims involving robotaxis.

Artificial intelligence is giving fraudsters new ways to manipulate claims, but insurers, TPAs, and defense attorneys are responding with AI-powered detection tools and traditional investigative techniques to identify suspicious evidence.