
Fraud Probe Targets Fake Insurance Testing Center in Miami-Dade
Investigators say applicants obtained insurance licenses through a fraudulent testing center that completed coursework and state exams on their behalf.
March 4
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Florida
Virginia

Florida Wildfire Burns 25,000+ Acres in Big Cypress During Winter Drought
Uncontained blaze in Big Cypress National Preserve closes I-75, raises smoke and liability concerns for Florida claims adjusters.
March 2
Auto
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Florida

GEICO Class Action Targets Auto Policy Driver Discovery Practices
A Florida class action claims unauthorized drivers were added to policies, raising questions about third party data use and underwriting controls.
February 25
Auto
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Technology
Underwriting
Florida

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



