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Florida Property Reinsurance Rates Poised to Fall as Reinsurers Reassess Litigation Loads

Gallagher Re’s Adam Schwebach says mid-year renewals could bring added capacity, rate reductions, and renewed appetite for underwriting hurricane risk in Florida.
February 17 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Florida

Florida Authorities Break Up Major Theft Organization Targeting Semi-Trailers

Six suspects face up to 300 years combined after targeting semi-trailers and disabling GPS tracking devices across multiple Florida counties.
February 17 Fraud Litigation Marine Property Risk Management Florida

Why Bloomberg Says Premium Caps Could Worsen the Homeowners Insurance Crisis

A Bloomberg editorial urges policymakers to focus on resilience, legal reform, and mitigation rather than capping rates or penalizing insurers as premiums climb nationwide.
February 6 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property California Florida Illinois

Former Ole Miss Football Player Convicted in $194M Fraud Scheme

Federal prosecutors say the ex-football standout used telemedicine fronts and DME companies to bill Medicare and CHAMPVA for unnecessary orthotic braces, targeting vulnerable seniors.
February 4 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Florida Mississippi

Deep Freeze Hits Southeast With Snowstorms, Widespread Claims, and Florida Crop Risk

A prolonged Arctic outbreak brings snow, crashes, power outages, and freeze losses across the Southeast, raising claim concerns from auto accidents to Florida citrus damage.
February 2 Auto Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Florida Louisiana Mississippi New Jersey North Carolina

Florida Moves to Tighten Engineering Standards for Roof and Property Damage Claims

New draft rules would require site inspections, code citations, and weather data, raising the bar for engineering opinions used in Florida insurance disputes.
January 26 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Risk Management Florida

Climate Nonprofits Step In as Federal Weather and Disaster Databases Are Cut

As federal agencies scale back climate and weather programs, nonprofit groups are stepping in to preserve datasets critical to catastrophe modeling, insurance claims analysis, and risk mitigation.
January 23 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Colorado Florida

Tort Reform Spurs Auto Rate Decreases Across Louisiana Insurance Market

State regulators report more than 20 auto insurance rate decreases since mid-2025, citing reduced litigation and lessons from Florida’s reform-driven market recovery.
January 19 Auto Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Florida Georgia Louisiana

Disney World Modifies Indiana Jones Stunt Show After Worker Injured by Runaway Prop

A Disney World stunt show performer is recovering after intervening to stop a 400-pound boulder from reaching the crowd. The show has been altered pending a safety review.
January 5 Insurance Industry Liability Risk Management Weird Workers' Compensation Florida

Florida Courts Fix Repair Costs at Breach Date in Construction Defect Cases

Florida courts consistently measure construction defect damages from the date of breach, regardless of defect type or legal theory. This rule holds key implications for claims handling and litigation strategy.
December 29, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Florida

Wildfires and Hailstorms Drive $100B in Insured Losses Again in 2025

The 2025 Los Angeles wildfire was the costliest ever, but quieter, relentless storms caused even more damage nationwide. The result is soaring insurance costs and shrinking coverage options.
December 22, 2025 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Underwriting California Florida Texas

Most US Homes at Risk of Underinsurance Despite High Policyholder Confidence

A new survey finds most homeowners believe they’re fully covered for disasters like floods and wildfires, but industry data shows many lack essential protections.
December 12, 2025 Catastrophe Education & Training Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Arizona California Florida Louisiana Nevada

Disney Sued Over Restrictive Disability Access Changes at Theme Parks

Disney faces legal and shareholder challenges over new limits to its disability access program, with critics arguing the company is denying necessary accommodations.
December 11, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Risk Management California Florida

Rising Ocean Temps to Drive Massive Insured Losses From Cat 5 Hurricanes in Florida, East Coast

New research links a warming Atlantic to more extreme hurricane activity, with Florida, New York, and the Carolinas facing sharp increases in storm-driven insurance claims.
December 4, 2025 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Florida Massachusetts New York North Carolina Rhode Island

Auto Insurance in 2026 Faces Crisis of Costs, Claims, and Consumer Confidence

Rising repair costs, claims inflation, and mobility trends are straining auto insurers and reshaping claims operations. Adjusters must adapt to new tools, regulations, and customer expectations.
December 1, 2025 Auto Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Technology California Florida Michigan
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