
Private Hurricane Evacuation Service Offers Florida Residents Guaranteed Flights
A new Florida company is offering annual memberships that guarantee seats on chartered evacuation flights during hurricanes. The service raises questions about disaster preparedness, evacuation access, and how private solutions may reshape catastrophe response.
August 6
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia

New Workers Account for 37% of Workplace Injuries, Travelers Report Finds
A new Travelers analysis of more than 1.2 million workers' compensation claims shows first-year employees account for more than one-third of workplace injuries, highlighting the need for stronger onboarding, training, and safety leadership.
August 6
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation

Why August Marks the Start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season’s Busiest Period
August brings warmer ocean waters, lower wind shear, and more tropical waves, creating conditions that favor hurricane development. Early August activity can also offer clues about how active the rest of the Atlantic season may become.
August 4
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina

Washington Wildfires Destroy More Than 600 Structures, Force 60,000 Evacuations
Multiple fast-moving wildfires remain 0% contained as evacuations continue across the Spokane region. Claims adjusters should prepare for significant residential, commercial, and infrastructure losses as damage assessments begin.
August 3
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Washington

Burglars Use Instagram to Target Empty Homes as August Theft Claims Peak
Allstate says burglary claims reach their highest point in August as many travelers share their trips on social media. The trend highlights theft prevention, homeowners coverage limits, and documentation steps that can affect insurance claims.
August 3
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Triple-I: Wildfire Risk Expands Beyond the West as Heat Waves Drive US Fire Exposure
A new Insurance Information Institute brief says heat waves, drought and development in the wildland-urban interface are driving wildfire exposure beyond the Western United States, creating new underwriting and claims challenges for insurers.
August 3
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Underwriting
California
Florida
Georgia
Nebraska

OpenAI Expands Probe After Finding Additional AI Agent Containment Escapes
OpenAI says it is reviewing broader model activity after discovering additional containment failures during its investigation into the Hugging Face hacking incident. The findings add pressure for stronger AI oversight and cybersecurity controls.
August 3
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
New York

California’s $3.8 Billion Wildfire Technology Plan Aims to Reduce Insurance Losses
California is expanding satellites, AI camera networks, airtankers, and drone technology to detect wildfires earlier. State leaders hope reducing structure losses will help stabilize the homeowners insurance market and ease pressure on the FAIR Plan.
July 29
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California

eBay Agrees to $55.7 Million Settlement Over Harassment and Stalking Campaign
A years-long campaign of harassment by former eBay employees resulted in criminal convictions, a multimillion-dollar civil settlement, and renewed attention on corporate accountability, executive oversight, and liability risks.
July 29
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Massachusetts

AI Drives Record Surge in Software Vulnerability Discoveries at Oracle, Microsoft, and Google
Major technology companies are fixing security vulnerabilities at a record pace as AI accelerates software testing. While more flaws are being found, there is little evidence that attackers are exploiting them at the same rate.
July 29
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Hurricane Genevieve Sends Massive Surf to Southern California, Raising Coastal Damage Risks
Long-period swells from Hurricane Genevieve are expected to generate dangerous surf, rip currents, and localized coastal impacts across Southern California through the weekend, even without a direct landfall.
July 29
Catastrophe
Liability
Marine
Property
Risk Management
California

Quantum Computing Could Become Cyber Insurance’s Next Systemic Risk
Quantum computers capable of breaking today's encryption may still be years away, but insurers are already evaluating how long-term cyber exposures, legacy systems, and post-quantum readiness could affect underwriting and future claims.
July 29
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Johnson & Johnson Agrees to $5.5 Billion Talc Lawsuit Settlement Covering 76,000 Claims
The agreement would resolve approximately 76,000 ovarian cancer claims if 95% of eligible plaintiffs approve the deal. The settlement follows years of courtroom battles and failed bankruptcy efforts aimed at resolving the litigation.
July 29
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management

Federal Bill Seeks Safe Harbor for Insurers Serving State-Legal Cannabis Industry
A bipartisan Senate bill would prevent federal agencies from penalizing insurers that cover state-legal cannabis businesses while preserving state insurance regulation. The proposal also directs the GAO to study financial access barriers for minority-owned and women-owned cannabis companies.
July 27
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Underwriting

2.2 Million Vehicles Face Theft Risk from Dealer-Installed Anti-Theft Device Vulnerability
Researchers found a vulnerability affecting dealer-installed KARR and related vehicle security systems sold primarily through Southern California dealerships. The manufacturer has issued a firmware update, but vehicle owners must install it through the mobile app.
July 27
Auto
Fraud
Risk Management
Subrogation
Technology



