
Climate Models Grow More Accurate as Insurers Face Rising Extreme Weather Risks
Advances in climate attribution science are helping insurers better estimate future catastrophe risks, even as political scrutiny over climate models intensifies.
July 10
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology

CSU Cuts 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast Again as Strong El Niño Expected to Suppress Storms
Colorado State University has reduced its Atlantic hurricane outlook for the second time this season, citing growing confidence that a strong to very strong El Niño will sharply limit tropical cyclone activity through the peak of the season.
July 9
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Texas

NHTSA Orders Autonomous Vehicle Companies to Fix Emergency Scene Interference by End of July
Federal regulators say autonomous vehicles have repeatedly blocked first responders, entered active emergency scenes, and failed to recognize emergency traffic controls. The directive could shape future liability and claims involving robotaxis.
July 9
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology

How AI Is Changing Insurance Claims Fraud Detection
Artificial intelligence is giving fraudsters new ways to manipulate claims, but insurers, TPAs, and defense attorneys are responding with AI-powered detection tools and traditional investigative techniques to identify suspicious evidence.
July 9
Auto
Fraud
Liability
Technology
Workers' Compensation

Manhattan High-Rise Evacuated After Buckled Columns Raise Collapse Concerns
Structural columns failed during a major office-to-residential conversion in Midtown Manhattan, prompting evacuations, street closures, and an engineering assessment as officials work to stabilize the building.
July 7
Liability
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
New York

Insurers Allege Bank of America Processed More Than $1 Million in Flagged Fraud Transfers
Two insurers that reimbursed a New Jersey company for an alleged fraud loss are pursuing subrogation against Bank of America. The lawsuit claims the bank processed wire and ACH transfers after employees flagged them as fraudulent.
July 6
Fraud
Litigation
Subrogation
Technology
New Jersey

Water Damage Tops Home Insurance Claims Despite Homeowners Fearing Fire
A new PEMCO survey shows many homeowners overestimate fire risk while underestimating costly water damage, creating opportunities for insurers and agents to promote leak detection technology during policy renewals.
June 30
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting
Oregon
Washington

How IoT Sensors Are Improving Construction Claims and Water Loss Prevention
Construction IoT has matured from passive monitoring into automated environmental control that helps prevent losses, strengthen claims documentation, reduce litigation exposure, and support faster project recovery.
June 30
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Technology

JetBlue Reports Suspected Drone Strike on JFK Approach as FAA Investigates
A JetBlue Airbus landed safely after the crew reported a drone strike during its approach to JFK. The incident highlights unresolved questions about aviation liability, subrogation, and insurance coverage when drone operators cannot be identified.
June 30
Insurance Industry
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Subrogation
New York

NAIC Confirms 3.1TB Data Published After Cyberattack by ShinyHunters
The publication of stolen NAIC data has interrupted investment designation activities and highlights how attacks on insurance regulators can ripple across the industry. Investigators continue to assess the breach while insurers monitor potential operational and cybersecurity impacts.
June 29
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology

When Should Insurers Scale AI? Industry Executives Point to Business Readiness
Insurance technology leaders say successful AI adoption depends on workflow integration, human oversight, and clear business outcomes rather than technical sophistication alone. Carriers that delay adoption too long risk falling behind a rapidly changing market.
June 24
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Technology
Underwriting

Roof Replacement Cycles Shrink as Climate Conditions Increase Property Claims Exposure
New Nearmap research finds that heat, humidity, temperature swings and heavier rainfall are accelerating roof deterioration, increasing replacement frequency and creating new challenges for insurers and claims professionals.
June 24
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Health Care Fraud Crackdown Targets $6.5 Billion in Alleged False Claims
Federal prosecutors announced charges against hundreds of defendants in alleged Medicare, Medicaid, wound care, opioid, hospice, and behavioral health fraud schemes. Investigators credited advanced data analytics and coordinated enforcement efforts for identifying the cases.
June 23
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology

AI May Soon Bypass Current Cybersecurity Systems, Five Eyes Alliance Says
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance says advanced AI models could surpass current cybersecurity protections within months, increasing risks for businesses, insurers, and critical infrastructure operators.
June 23
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Apple and Tesla Data Exposed in Massive Electronics Cyber Breach
A ransomware group claims it leaked more than 630GB of files stolen from Tata Electronics, triggering questions about supply chain cyber risk, intellectual property exposure, and insurance coverage obligations.
June 23
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting




