Hazmat Haulers Face Insurance Squeeze as Brokers Struggle to Keep Up
Hazmat carriers are being pushed into the E&S market amid rising costs and tighter underwriting, exposing gaps in broker expertise and threatening long-term coverage stability.
September 18
Excess & Surplus Lines
Property
Risk Management
How Construction Defect Claims in Florida Expand Beyond Pre-Suit Notices
Florida’s Chapter 558 pre-suit process aims to reduce litigation in construction disputes, but procedural loopholes often leave contractors facing broader claims mid-litigation.
September 18
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Man Dies After Losing Consciousness on Stardust Racers Ride at Universal’s Epic Universe
A man in his 30s died after becoming unresponsive on the Stardust Racers ride at Universal’s Epic Universe. The attraction remains closed amid an ongoing investigation.
September 18
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Florida
Homeowners Insurance Premium Hikes Are Driving Away Loyal Customers
Nearly half of U.S. homeowners saw insurance premium hikes this year, with J.D. Power warning that high-value customer loyalty and long-term profits are at risk.
September 17
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
How Robotaxis Are Reshaping the Future of Auto Insurance
The rise of robotaxis is redefining auto insurance, shifting risk to commercial carriers as AV technology and operational responsibilities continue to evolve across the industry.
September 17
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Global Risk Crisis Intensifies as Economic, Climate, and Cyber Threats Intersect
Economic uncertainty, climate change, and cybersecurity threats are compounding risk exposure across industries, creating a fast-evolving and interdependent crisis for insurers.
September 17
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Queens Medical Supplier Targeted in GEICO’s $1 Million No-Fault Fraud Lawsuit
GEICO alleges a Queens-based supplier and clinics conspired in a kickback scheme that exploited New York’s no-fault insurance system and billed over $1 million in false claims.
September 15
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
New York
North Korea Uses AI Deepfakes and ChatGPT in Targeted Cyberattacks on South Korea
North Korea-linked hackers are using AI tools like ChatGPT and deepfake ID images to impersonate South Korean military officials and carry out stealthy cyber intrusions.
September 15
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
How Insurers Are Responding to the Rising Threat of Chemical and Biological Terror Attacks
Terrorist threats involving chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear materials are rare but growing. Insurers face major gaps in coverage and rising loss potential.
September 15
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Google Sued Over AI Summaries Using Content from Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Variety
The publisher behind Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Variety sues Google for allegedly republishing its content in AI Overviews, threatening journalism and digital media revenue.
September 15
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Homebuyers Shift Search Strategies As Homeowners Insurance Costs Rise And Access Challenges Grow
A new Realtor.com survey shows rising homeowners insurance costs are influencing homebuyers’ decisions, with many adjusting search strategies or considering dropping coverage.
September 12
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Federal Disaster Aid Approvals Are Taking Longer And Delaying Recovery Efforts
A new AP analysis shows presidential disaster declarations now take weeks longer than in past decades, leaving survivors and local governments waiting for critical aid.
September 12
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Insurance Underwriters Prepare for AI-Driven Transformation in Risk Management
A survey of 430 underwriting executives reveals AI adoption will surge from 14% to 70% in three years, reshaping efficiency, risk assessment and workforce strategy.
September 12
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting
FTC Launches Inquiry into How AI Chatbots Affect Children’s Safety and Well-Being
The FTC is examining how AI chatbots may impact children, seeking answers from tech giants on safety measures, content monitoring, and potential risks to minors.
September 12
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Why the Atlantic Hurricane Season Has Suddenly Gone Quiet in September
Despite reaching the statistical peak of hurricane season, the Atlantic basin is unusually quiet this September, with no active storms and limited tropical development expected.
September 10
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
