Quiet Start to 2025 Hurricane Season May Be Deceiving as Forecasters Predict Spike in Storms Ahead
Although the Atlantic hurricane season began quietly, meteorologists warn that most tropical activity typically occurs after August 1 and that conditions are ripe for storms ahead.
August 1
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Louisiana
Former Insurance Agent Accused of Defrauding Clients in Fake Marijuana Investment Scheme
A former insurance agent in California has been charged with stealing over $1.8 million from clients in a fraudulent cannabis investment scheme called ‘House of Green.’
August 1
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
California
How Dog Walking Became a Common Cause of Injury and What You Can Do About It
Dog-walking injuries are on the rise, especially among women aged 40-64. From leash burns to falls, here’s how to protect yourself and why your insurance may not help.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Liability
Life & Health
Risk Management
How Allstate Transformed a $145 Million Loss into a $1.28 Billion Underwriting Win
Allstate reversed massive losses by refining its underwriting strategy, focusing on risk selection, pricing precision, and catastrophe readiness to deliver billion-dollar gains.
August 1
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Oklahoma Man Accused of Damaging TV Weather Radar Amid Militia Group Claims
An Oklahoma man is facing felony charges after allegedly damaging a TV station’s weather radar, with an anti-government militia group later claiming responsibility.
August 1
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Oklahoma
Texas
Insurance Industry Under Pressure as AI Data Centers Expand Rapidly Across the U.S.
As AI-fueled mega data centers multiply, insurers face mounting pressure to provide sufficient capacity and specialized coverage to meet soaring operational risks.
August 1
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Louisiana
Ohio
Wine Server Defends Against Liability in Fatal Drunk Driving Crash After Work Event
A liquor server and distributor argue they aren’t liable for a woman’s fatal crash following a mandatory wine tasting, claiming she was responsible for her own actions.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Connecticut
Private Equity Pushes Life Insurers to Rethink Their Business Model
As private equity firms rapidly reshape life insurance with asset-focused strategies, incumbents face pressure to adapt or risk being outpaced in a changing market.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
New York
From Cold War Deals to Nuclear Verdicts Reclaiming the Insurance Lawyer’s Role
A Cold War prisoner swap led by an insurance lawyer reminds us that claims professionals still shape high-stakes outcomes—if we stay sharp, strategic, and proactive.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Rising Litigation Costs and Tort Reform Momentum Shape Liability Claims in 2025
Tort reform efforts in states like Georgia and Florida are reshaping the liability claims landscape in 2025, as litigation costs soar and attorney involvement rises rapidly.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
California
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Rare Russian Earthquake Sends Tsunami Waves Across Pacific and Underscores Gaps in U.S. Flood Coverage
An 8.8 magnitude quake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific, spotlighting flood insurance gaps and the unpredictability of natural disasters.
August 1
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alaska
Hawaii
New Mexico
Oregon
Texas
High Noon Recalls Vodka Seltzers After Label Mix-Up with Celsius Energy Drinks
High Noon is recalling vodka seltzers mistakenly labeled as Celsius energy drinks, leading to a risk of accidental alcohol consumption. No illnesses have been reported.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Michigan
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
US Natural Disasters Push Insured Losses to $80 Billion in First Half of 2025
Munich Re reports $80B in insured losses globally for H1 2025, largely due to record-setting wildfires in Los Angeles and widespread US storm activity earlier this year.
July 29
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
What Happens When Alcohol Voids Your Auto Insurance in Louisiana
A Louisiana court upheld an insurer’s right to deny coverage based on a BAC exclusion, highlighting how drunk driving can void auto claims in many U.S. states.
July 29
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Louisiana
Record Catastrophe Losses Continue into 2025 as Wildfires and Storms Surge
Willis reports that 2025 is on track to exceed $100 billion in insured catastrophe losses for the seventh consecutive year, with wildfires and storms driving early-year impacts.
July 29
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
