Forecasters say exceptionally warm Pacific waters and a developing El Niño could push tropical systems farther north in 2026, increasing flood and storm concerns for Hawaii and Southern California homeowners.

Severe convective storms are generating record insured losses across the United States, forcing carriers to rethink underwriting, catastrophe modeling, and homeowner pricing strategies.

NOAA and the National Weather Service used Hurricane Preparedness Week to remind residents and insurers that flooding, storm surge, evacuation planning and post-storm safety remain critical concerns before the Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1.

Abundant capacity and lower pricing persist, but adjusters face growing challenges from geopolitical conflicts, social inflation, and complex multi-line claims.

Prosecutors allege misuse of California wildfire prevention funds, insurance fraud, and money laundering tied to a six-year scheme exceeding $100,000.

Pennsylvania prosecutors allege a public adjuster diverted insurance claim funds meant for homeowners and contractors after storm, flood and property damage claims.

Early-season wind and hail events often bypass catastrophe protocols but still create complex, costly claims. Delays and poor coordination can quickly increase severity and cycle times.

Federal reclassification improves financial outlook for medical marijuana operators but leaves insurers navigating complex compliance and liability risks.

A former FBI agent details suspects and missed opportunities in the $500M Boston art theft, offering insight into why recovery remains difficult decades later.

Fewer incidents mask rising claim complexity as organized crime groups use impersonation and target high-resale goods across major logistics hubs.

State-backed incentives for FORTIFIED roofs aim to reduce storm damage, stabilize premiums, and improve claim outcomes across high-risk regions.

Drought, wind, and fuel conditions drive fast-moving fires in Georgia and Florida, raising exposure concerns for property insurers and adjusters.

Machine learning analysis shows millions of properties and residents exposed, with extreme damage risk concentrated in dense coastal markets.

RiskStream partners with Hashgraph to reduce duplicate data collection and improve property risk verification across the insurance ecosystem.

Federal investigators focus on pricing data sharing and supply constraints as egg market volatility raises legal and insurance implications.