EPA Plans to Weaken Drinking Water Limits on Emerging PFAS Chemicals

The EPA will maintain strict limits for two common ‘forever chemicals’ but plans to roll back standards for others, citing legal challenges and utility concerns.
May 19 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management New York North Carolina

Insurers Scramble for Disaster Data After NOAA Halts Updates

With NOAA’s disaster data program discontinued after 2024, insurance companies face major challenges in modeling risk, pricing policies, and ensuring climate resilience.
May 13 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management California

How Property and Casualty Insurers Can Combat Fraud with AI-Driven Multimodal Technology

AI-powered multimodal tech is helping property and casualty insurers detect fraud more accurately across the claims cycle, potentially saving billions and lowering premium costs.
May 13 Fraud Insurance Industry Property Technology

Escrow Officer Sentenced to Prison for Orchestrating $350K Title Fraud Scheme in Texas

A McAllen, Texas escrow officer was sentenced to 24 months in prison for wire fraud after falsifying real estate documents and defrauding lenders and buyers of over $350,000.
May 13 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Property Texas

Florida Appeals Court Backs Insurer’s Right to Enforce Repair Option in Homeowner Dispute

A recent Florida appellate ruling reinforces insurers’ authority to enforce managed repair clauses, highlighting the importance of policy clarity in property claim disputes.
May 12 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Florida

Property and Casualty Insurance Sees Best Underwriting Year Since 2013

The U.S. property and casualty insurance industry posted a 96.5% combined ratio in 2024, driven by a sharp recovery in personal lines and improved property performance.
May 9 Auto Liability Property Workers' Compensation

NOAA Ends Billion-Dollar Disaster Tracking Program Citing Budget Cuts and Staffing Issues

NOAA will stop updating its billion-dollar weather disaster database, a move that limits public access to vital cost-tracking of extreme weather events.
May 8 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management California

Oregon’s Wildfire Certification Falls Flat Without Insurance Discounts to Drive Participation

While Oregon launched a wildfire certification program to promote home hardening, the lack of required insurance discounts has left homeowners with little motivation to join.
May 8 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management California Oregon

Kansas Storm Claims Top $612 Million as Insurers Report Widespread Losses

In 2024, Kansas insurers paid over $612 million for nearly 57,000 storm-related claims, with Johnson County topping the list and Greeley County seeing the least.
May 8 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Kansas

Why NFIP Flood Insurance Rates Still Fall Short Despite Risk Rating 2.0

Despite modest increases and Risk Rating 2.0 reforms, NFIP flood insurance rates remain significantly below break-even levels, risking billions in future taxpayer debt.
May 7 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property

How Insurers Can Win Back Consumer Trust in AI-Driven Claims

As AI transforms P/C insurance, many consumers remain wary. Insurers must clearly explain how AI improves claims, pricing, and service to earn customer confidence.
May 7 Auto Insurance Industry Property Technology

Solving the Adjuster Shortage with Agentic AI and Digital Coworkers

As the insurance industry faces a wave of retirements among claims adjusters, Agentic AI offers a scalable, efficient solution to maintain service levels and preserve expertise.
May 6 Insurance Industry Property Technology Workers' Compensation

Florida Senate Blocks Attempt to Roll Back Property Insurance Reforms

Florida’s Senate rejected a House effort to reinstate one-way attorney fees, preserving reforms that have reduced lawsuits and stabilized the state’s property insurance market.
May 5 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Florida Georgia

Aaron Judge Lawsuit Highlights Why Contractors Must Prioritize Transparency and Fair Billing

Aaron Judge’s fraud lawsuit against a Florida interior designer reveals the importance of transparent pricing, detailed invoices, and written approvals in construction contracts.
May 1 Insurance Industry Litigation Property Risk Management Florida 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

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