Does Florida’s Roof Age Rule Hinder Adoption of Hurricane-Resilient Roof Systems?
Builders argue that Florida’s 15-year roof age rule limits the use of advanced, wind-resistant materials, as insurers remain skeptical despite their potential to reduce hurricane losses.
January 24
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Louisiana
Historic Snowstorm Brings Chaos to US South With Record-Breaking Cold and Snowfall
A rare snowstorm dumped record amounts of snow across the US South, causing travel chaos, frozen pipes, and widespread disruptions in states unprepared for such severe winter weather.
January 24
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Health Insurance Fraud Case Resolved by Austin-Based Small Group Business
An Austin-based small group health insurer settles allegations of fraudulent billing practices, emphasizing the need for transparency and ethical standards in health insurance claims.
January 23
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana
U.S. Insurance Leaders Critique Treasury Report on Homeowners Coverage Trends
Industry groups criticize the Federal Insurance Office’s latest report on homeowners insurance, highlighting data flaws and an overemphasis on climate risks at the expense of other market factors.
January 22
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
California
Florida
Louisiana
Reforms in Louisiana Strive to Mend Insurance Market Challenges
Despite progress through legislative reforms, Louisiana’s insurance market remains burdened by high costs, litigation, and affordability issues, requiring ongoing attention.
January 22
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
North Carolina
Record Catastrophe Bond Issuance of $17.7 Billion in 2024
Catastrophe bonds and related insurance-linked securities surged to a record $17.7 billion in issuance during 2024, driven by a robust first half and strong year-end performance.
January 21
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
Florida
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Texas
Rising Risks in Homeowners Insurance Demand Swift Action
The accelerating impacts of climate change, coupled with slow government response and human reluctance to prepare, are driving a homeowners insurance crisis in wildfire-prone states like California.
January 14
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Colorado
Florida
Hawaii
Louisiana
Turo Faces Scrutiny After Deadly Attacks Highlight Risks of Peer-to-Peer Rentals
Recent deadly incidents involving vehicles rented on Turo’s platform have raised questions about safety protocols and risk assessment, potentially complicating the company’s IPO aspirations.
January 3
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Louisiana
Nevada
Senate Report Blames Climate Change for Insurance Challenges as Industry Pushes Back
The Senate Budget Committee attributes rising non-renewal rates to climate change, but insurance experts highlight other drivers like inflation, litigation, and overbuilding.
December 19, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Hawaii
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Modern Building Codes Hold the Key to Reducing Disaster Costs
Modernized building codes can significantly cut disaster recovery costs, but inconsistent adoption across states remains a major challenge as climate risks grow.
December 9, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Delaware
Florida
Louisiana
Virginia
Legal System Abuse: The New Name Driving Insurance Industry Reform
Insurance leaders at Triple-I’s 2024 Joint Industry Forum rebrand "social inflation" as "legal system abuse" to improve communication and drive legal reform for cost control.
December 3, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Kansas
Louisiana
Washington
Record-Breaking 2024 Hurricane Season Ends with $50 Billion in Insured Losses
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, ending with 18 named storms, saw record-breaking storms, including Hurricane Milton, which inflicted billions in insured losses across the U.S.
December 2, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
North Carolina
South Carolina
AI Weather Models Prove Effective During Hurricane Season
AI-powered weather models, like Google DeepMind’s GraphCast, are transforming hurricane forecasting, demonstrating enhanced accuracy and speed compared to traditional physics-based methods.
November 20, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Louisiana
Texas
Flood Insurance Gaps Highlighted by Hurricane Helene’s Impact
The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene sheds light on the widespread lack of flood insurance, revealing critical challenges in accessibility, affordability, and risk awareness.
November 18, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
AI Revolutionizes Hurricane Forecasting with Unprecedented Accuracy
AI weather models like GraphCast demonstrated remarkable accuracy during this hurricane season, outperforming traditional models in predicting storm tracks but facing challenges with intensity forecasting.
November 15, 2024
Catastrophe
Risk Management
Technology
Louisiana
Texas
