Florida Health Officials Urge Caution After Raw Milk Sickens Over 20 People
Florida officials are warning consumers after more than 20 people, including children, fell ill from drinking raw milk linked to a single farm in the state.
August 5
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Florida
Legal Tech That Fits Lawyer Workflows Improves Practice Without Disruption
Legal tech adoption improves when platforms align with how lawyers actually work—supporting tasks, reducing friction, and enhancing practice without added complexity.
August 5
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Truck Crash Spills Thousands of Hot Dogs Across Pennsylvania Interstate
A mechanical failure caused a tractor-trailer to rupture along I-83 in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, spilling a load of hot dogs and briefly halting traffic in both directions.
August 4
Auto
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Pennsylvania
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Launches ’Project Crypto’ to Make U.S. a Global Blockchain Leader
New SEC Chair Paul Atkins unveils Project Crypto, signaling a major regulatory shift toward supporting blockchain innovation and bringing crypto firms back to the U.S.
August 4
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
How Cyber Insurance Forces Tough Calls on Vendor Relationships
As cyber insurers push pre-approved vendors, companies face rising premiums or the risk of losing trusted partners—forcing a deeper evaluation of vendor ecosystems.
August 4
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Quiet Start to 2025 Hurricane Season May Be Deceiving as Forecasters Predict Spike in Storms Ahead
Although the Atlantic hurricane season began quietly, meteorologists warn that most tropical activity typically occurs after August 1 and that conditions are ripe for storms ahead.
August 1
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Louisiana
How Dog Walking Became a Common Cause of Injury and What You Can Do About It
Dog-walking injuries are on the rise, especially among women aged 40-64. From leash burns to falls, here’s how to protect yourself and why your insurance may not help.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Liability
Life & Health
Risk Management
How Allstate Transformed a $145 Million Loss into a $1.28 Billion Underwriting Win
Allstate reversed massive losses by refining its underwriting strategy, focusing on risk selection, pricing precision, and catastrophe readiness to deliver billion-dollar gains.
August 1
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Oklahoma Man Accused of Damaging TV Weather Radar Amid Militia Group Claims
An Oklahoma man is facing felony charges after allegedly damaging a TV station’s weather radar, with an anti-government militia group later claiming responsibility.
August 1
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Oklahoma
Texas
Insurance Industry Under Pressure as AI Data Centers Expand Rapidly Across the U.S.
As AI-fueled mega data centers multiply, insurers face mounting pressure to provide sufficient capacity and specialized coverage to meet soaring operational risks.
August 1
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Louisiana
Ohio
Private Equity Pushes Life Insurers to Rethink Their Business Model
As private equity firms rapidly reshape life insurance with asset-focused strategies, incumbents face pressure to adapt or risk being outpaced in a changing market.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
New York
From Cold War Deals to Nuclear Verdicts Reclaiming the Insurance Lawyer’s Role
A Cold War prisoner swap led by an insurance lawyer reminds us that claims professionals still shape high-stakes outcomes—if we stay sharp, strategic, and proactive.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Rare Russian Earthquake Sends Tsunami Waves Across Pacific and Underscores Gaps in U.S. Flood Coverage
An 8.8 magnitude quake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific, spotlighting flood insurance gaps and the unpredictability of natural disasters.
August 1
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alaska
Hawaii
New Mexico
Oregon
Texas
High Noon Recalls Vodka Seltzers After Label Mix-Up with Celsius Energy Drinks
High Noon is recalling vodka seltzers mistakenly labeled as Celsius energy drinks, leading to a risk of accidental alcohol consumption. No illnesses have been reported.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Michigan
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
US Natural Disasters Push Insured Losses to $80 Billion in First Half of 2025
Munich Re reports $80B in insured losses globally for H1 2025, largely due to record-setting wildfires in Los Angeles and widespread US storm activity earlier this year.
July 29
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
