The Insurance Information Institute’s latest report highlights the increasing flood risks faced by inland areas due to shifting weather patterns. Hurricanes, tropical storms, and thunderstorms are pushing the boundaries of flood-prone regions, underscoring the need for better insurance coverage, flood resilience, and mitigation strategies to bridge the protection gap in non-coastal communities.

The devastation from Hurricane Helene reveals a significant inland flood-protection gap, particularly in flood-prone communities without sufficient insurance coverage, where misinformation and funding challenges further slow recovery efforts.

A cyberattack on American Water, the largest U.S. regulated water utility, has paused billing services and renewed concerns over the security of critical infrastructure.

As flood risk intensifies, the National Flood Insurance Program is issuing more repeat payouts, with severe repetitive loss properties surging across the U.S., especially in coastal areas vulnerable to storms.

U.S. dockworkers have suspended their strike after reaching a tentative agreement with terminal operators, securing a wage increase and agreeing to continue negotiations in January.

Understand the most frequent and costly insurance claims in the restaurant industry, from equipment breakdown to employee injury, and how claims adjusters can help mitigate risks.

The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that commercial landowners, including those with vacant properties, must maintain public sidewalks abutting their properties in safe condition, aligning with broader public policy principles.

In response to pandemic-era unemployment fraud, lawmakers propose solutions to improve fraud prevention and equity in UI systems, leveraging technology and data-sharing practices.

The surge in roof damage claims, driven by extreme weather and rising repair costs, is creating significant challenges for insurers, with increased fraud and evolving policy terms adding to the crisis.

Adjusters share bizarre and unsettling stories from the field, ranging from surreal encounters to harrowing situations that shed light on the unpredictable nature of their work.

Nationwide’s 16th annual Hambone Award highlights bizarre pet incidents like a puzzle-eating pup and a toenail-tangled parrot, with voting open through August 22, 2024, to determine the most unusual pet insurance claim.

The unexpected flash flooding in Connecticut resulted from a weather phenomenon known as training, where storm cells repeatedly formed over the same area.

With the potential for boundless litigation involving PFAS chemicals, companies must prioritize risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate exposure before costly legal battles arise.

NOAA recommends $575 million in funding for 19 projects to enhance coastal climate resilience under the Investing in America agenda.

After a decade of profitability, the US workers’ compensation insurance market faces new risks, requiring disciplined underwriting to maintain stability.