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Heat Dome to Bring Dangerous Triple Digit Heat Across Much of the U.S.

Heat Dome to Bring Dangerous Triple Digit Heat Across Much of the U.S.

Triple digit heat, wildfire conditions, severe storms, and a tropical disturbance are creating multiple exposures for insurers and claims professionals as millions of Americans face dangerous weather during the holiday week.
June 30 Catastrophe Property Risk Management Workers' Compensation

Water Damage Tops Home Insurance Claims Despite Homeowners Fearing Fire

Water Damage Tops Home Insurance Claims Despite Homeowners Fearing Fire

A new PEMCO survey shows many homeowners overestimate fire risk while underestimating costly water damage, creating opportunities for insurers and agents to promote leak detection technology during policy renewals.
June 30 Property Risk Management Technology Underwriting Oregon Washington

Connecticut Court Says Post-Accident Repair Photos Cannot Prove Negligence

Connecticut Court Says Post-Accident Repair Photos Cannot Prove Negligence

A Connecticut appeals court ruled that photographs showing repairs made after a mail carrier's fall should not have been admitted to prove the landlord was negligent, sending the premises liability case back for a new trial.
June 30 Liability Litigation Property Connecticut

How IoT Sensors Are Improving Construction Claims and Water Loss Prevention

How IoT Sensors Are Improving Construction Claims and Water Loss Prevention

Construction IoT has matured from passive monitoring into automated environmental control that helps prevent losses, strengthen claims documentation, reduce litigation exposure, and support faster project recovery.
June 30 Litigation Property Risk Management Technology

JetBlue Reports Suspected Drone Strike on JFK Approach as FAA Investigates

JetBlue Reports Suspected Drone Strike on JFK Approach as FAA Investigates

A JetBlue Airbus landed safely after the crew reported a drone strike during its approach to JFK. The incident highlights unresolved questions about aviation liability, subrogation, and insurance coverage when drone operators cannot be identified.
June 30 Insurance Industry Liability Property Risk Management Subrogation New York

Miami’s Super Yacht Boom Leaves Derelict Boats, Rising Marine Risks, and Insurance Challenges

Miami’s Super Yacht Boom Leaves Derelict Boats, Rising Marine Risks, and Insurance Challenges

As luxury yacht ownership expands across South Florida, abandoned vessels, marina shortages, and rising boating accidents are creating new risks for insurers, marine adjusters, and local governments.
June 29 Insurance Industry Liability Marine Property Risk Management Florida

Rising Insurance Costs Put Performance Car Ownership Out of Reach

Rising Insurance Costs Put Performance Car Ownership Out of Reach

Higher theft rates, expensive repairs and underwriting changes are making high-performance vehicles increasingly difficult to insure, even as used prices become more attractive.
June 29 Auto Insurance Industry Risk Management Underwriting California Florida New York

NAIC Confirms 3.1TB Data Published After Cyberattack by ShinyHunters

NAIC Confirms 3.1TB Data Published After Cyberattack by ShinyHunters

The publication of stolen NAIC data has interrupted investment designation activities and highlights how attacks on insurance regulators can ripple across the industry. Investigators continue to assess the breach while insurers monitor potential operational and cybersecurity impacts.
June 29 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Technology

Washington Restaurants Ordered to Pay $750K in Unpaid Wages

Washington Restaurants Ordered to Pay $750K in Unpaid Wages

A federal court ordered four Washington restaurants to pay $750,000 in back wages and damages to 42 workers after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation found overtime, minimum wage, child labor, and retaliation violations.
June 29 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Washington

Supreme Court Rules Roundup Cancer Claims Barred by Federal Pesticide Labeling Law

Supreme Court Rules Roundup Cancer Claims Barred by Federal Pesticide Labeling Law

The 7-2 decision overturns a Missouri jury verdict and finds federal pesticide labeling law preempts state failure-to-warn claims. The ruling could significantly reduce Bayer's exposure in thousands of pending Roundup lawsuits.
June 25 Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Risk Management

Venezuela Earthquake Raises Questions Over Insurance and Parametric Coverage

Venezuela Earthquake Raises Questions Over Insurance and Parametric Coverage

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck near Caracas after a strong foreshock, prompting warnings of widespread casualties, major economic damage, and uncertainty over insured losses and parametric coverage.
June 25 Catastrophe Property Risk Management

Could a Hurricane Impact the World Cup? History Shows the Risk for Host Cities

Could a Hurricane Impact the World Cup? History Shows the Risk for Host Cities

Historical hurricane data shows tropical storm threats remain relatively low during the World Cup, but several host cities have experienced damaging storms, flooding, and infrastructure losses during June and July.
June 24 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management California Florida Georgia Massachusetts Missouri

When Should Insurers Scale AI? Industry Executives Point to Business Readiness

When Should Insurers Scale AI? Industry Executives Point to Business Readiness

Insurance technology leaders say successful AI adoption depends on workflow integration, human oversight, and clear business outcomes rather than technical sophistication alone. Carriers that delay adoption too long risk falling behind a rapidly changing market.
June 24 Education & Training Insurance Industry Technology Underwriting

Texas Man Charged in Utah Ghost Broker Scheme Involving 1,100 Fraudulent Auto Insurance Policies

Texas Man Charged in Utah Ghost Broker Scheme Involving 1,100 Fraudulent Auto Insurance Policies

Utah regulators say a Texas man used false information to obtain more than 1,100 auto insurance policies and collected payments from consumers whose coverage could have been invalid when claims were filed.
June 24 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Texas Utah

Roof Replacement Cycles Shrink as Climate Conditions Increase Property Claims Exposure

Roof Replacement Cycles Shrink as Climate Conditions Increase Property Claims Exposure

New Nearmap research finds that heat, humidity, temperature swings and heavier rainfall are accelerating roof deterioration, increasing replacement frequency and creating new challenges for insurers and claims professionals.
June 24 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Technology
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