Western Caribbean Faces Heightened Hurricane Risk Through Late October
CSU researchers forecast above-normal Atlantic hurricane activity for mid to late October, with a focus on the western Caribbean.
October 16
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
New Risks for Adjusters: Hempcrete Homes, Mobile Nuclear Reactors, and High-Tech Farms
Biogenic building materials, mobile nuclear reactors, and AI-powered farms introduce new risks and opportunities for claims adjusters.
October 9
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Colorado
Michigan
Texas
Texas Insurance Agent Sentenced for Pocketing Nearly $300K in Premium Overcharges
A former Texas insurance agent has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing nearly $300,000 in premiums from a municipal waste authority.
September 22
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Texas
Why the Atlantic Hurricane Season Has Suddenly Gone Quiet in September
Despite reaching the statistical peak of hurricane season, the Atlantic basin is unusually quiet this September, with no active storms and limited tropical development expected.
September 10
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Underwriting Profit Triples for U.S. Property/Casualty Insurers in Early 2025 Despite Mixed Income
The U.S. P/C insurance industry posted a $11.5B underwriting gain in H1 2025, aided by fewer Q2 catastrophes, despite a sharp decline in investment-driven net income.
September 4
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Underwriting
California
Georgia
Texas
Insurers Seek to Void Marine Policy After Yacht Crash Off California Coast
Specialty insurers are asking a California court to void a yacht policy after a collision, alleging the insured failed to meet critical warranty and disclosure terms.
September 2
Excess & Surplus Lines
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Marine
California
Texas
How a $100 Billion Hurricane Could Strike the US and What Insurers Need to Know
Major U.S. metro areas are increasingly vulnerable to $100 billion hurricane losses. This KCC report shows where it’s most likely and how insurers can prepare for the next big one.
August 29
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Connecticut
Florida
Louisiana
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Key Loss Adjusting Trends Shaping Property Claims in 2025
Sedgwick’s 2025 Loss Adjusting Insights Report explores the top nine trends—from tariffs and tech to legislation and climate change—reshaping property claims today.
August 25
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Technology
California
Florida
Hawaii
Illinois
Iowa
Camaro ZL1 Becomes Top Target for Thieves as Muscle Car Thefts Surge
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 tops latest HLDI rankings for whole-vehicle thefts, with theft rates nearly 40 times the average; Hyundai and Kia see results from anti-theft software.
August 20
Auto
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
Maryland
Mississippi
Tennessee
Texas
Texas Sees Sharp Rise in Catalytic Converter Theft as Criminals Target High-Value Metals
Catalytic converter thefts are soaring across Texas, with Tarrant County hit especially hard. Learn why thieves target these parts and how to protect your vehicle.
August 20
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Texas
Delivery Drones Are Expanding Rapidly as Safety, Cost, and Regulatory Challenges Persist
As FAA regulations evolve, drone delivery is scaling to more U.S. cities, though high costs, airspace safety, and privacy concerns continue to slow full adoption.
August 14
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Arizona
Florida
Georgia
Kansas
Missouri
Record-Breaking Insured Losses in 2025 Highlight Growing Impact of U.S. Wildfires and Storms
The first half of 2025 brought $84 billion in insured catastrophe losses, driven by U.S. wildfires and severe convective storms, making it the costliest H1 since 2011.
August 14
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
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
Rising Litigation Costs and Tort Reform Momentum Shape Liability Claims in 2025
Tort reform efforts in states like Georgia and Florida are reshaping the liability claims landscape in 2025, as litigation costs soar and attorney involvement rises rapidly.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
California
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
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
