Millions of Homes Unprotected as Climate-Driven Insurance Costs Soar

New research shows insurance protects against climate disasters, but millions of flood-prone homes remain uninsured as premiums climb beyond affordability.
May 20 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management California Florida Kentucky Louisiana New York

Western Pennsylvania Slammed by Derecho-Level Storms as Deaths, Power Outages Mount

Severe storms packing 95 mph winds swept through Western Pennsylvania, killing three people, toppling trees, and knocking out power for over 400,000 residents.
April 30 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Ohio Pennsylvania

Where Home Insurance Still Costs Under $1,200 a Year

As extreme weather drives up insurance rates nationwide, a few Midwestern states still offer annual home insurance premiums under $1,200 thanks to lower risk and better mitigation.
April 8 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Florida Indiana Louisiana North Carolina Ohio

AI Is Reshaping Brand Visibility and Risk in the New Answer Economy

AI is transforming search into an answer-based economy, where brand exposure, trust, and business risk are shaped by algorithmic visibility and content readiness.
April 2 Education & Training Insurance Industry Risk Management Technology Ohio

Root Insurance Pays $975K to Settle Data Breach That Exposed Driver’s License Info of Thousands in New York

New York AG Letitia James secured $975,000 from Root Insurance after a website vulnerability allowed hackers to steal over 44,000 New Yorkers’ driver’s license numbers.
March 24 Auto Litigation Risk Management Technology New York Ohio

Firefighter Indicted for Alleged Workers’ Compensation Fraud

An Ohio firefighter has been indicted on charges of workers’ compensation fraud and theft, accused of unlawfully obtaining benefits between January and February 2022.
March 4 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Workers' Compensation Ohio

Rising Insurance Costs and Severe Thunderstorms: How Convective Storms Are Reshaping Risk

Severe convective storms are a major driver of rising insurance costs, with hail, tornadoes, and strong winds causing billions in property damage. Understanding storm patterns can help insurers manage risk effectively.
February 24 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Alabama Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana

Ohio Woman Sentenced for Arson and Insurance Fraud Scheme

Angela Frase of Sterling, Ohio, has been sentenced to two years in prison for staging a hate crime and committing insurance fraud after setting multiple fires at her home.
February 21 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Property Ohio

Four Pharmacists Sentenced for $13 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

Four pharmacists were sentenced for defrauding Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers of over $13 million by billing for medications they never dispensed at multiple pharmacies.
February 14 Arizona Michigan Ohio

Ohio Insurance Agent Sentenced for $1.4 Million Fraud Scheme

Former Ohio insurance agent Rhonda Chandler received probation and faces prison if she violates terms after pleading guilty to stealing over $1.4 million in pre-need funeral insurance funds.
February 14 Fraud Insurance Industry Life & Health Litigation Ohio

Tort Costs Rising Faster Than Inflation and GDP, Study Finds

A new study from the Institute for Legal Reform reveals that U.S. tort costs have risen at an annual rate of 7.1% from 2016 to 2022, exceeding both inflation and GDP growth.
February 6 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Alaska California Delaware Florida Louisiana

Ohio Manufacturer Faces OSHA Penalties After Worker Injured by Unprotected Machine

A Portsmouth-based hardwood floor manufacturer faces $255,528 in OSHA fines following a partial arm amputation injury and repeated safety violations at two facilities.
December 3, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation Ohio

Ohio Resident Sentenced to Five Years for $229K Insurance Fraud

An Ohio man has been sentenced for orchestrating a $229,000 insurance fraud scheme involving multiple companies and falsified claims, including property theft and fake medical expenses.
November 26, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management New York Ohio

Tennessee School District Duped Out of $3.4 Million in Curriculum Vendor Scam

A rural Tennessee school district was swindled out of over $3 million when a finance officer unknowingly wired funds to a fraudster impersonating a legitimate curriculum vendor, part of a growing wave of email scams targeting schools.
October 1, 2024 Education & Training Fraud Litigation Technology Arizona Ohio Tennessee Texas

Hurricane Helene’s Economic Impact Could Reach $160 Billion Due to Infrastructure Destruction and Business Losses

Economic estimates for Hurricane Helene project up to $160 billion in damage, driven by widespread infrastructure failure, property loss, business disruption, and long-term recovery costs.
September 30, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Florida Georgia Kentucky North Carolina Ohio

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