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Low Volume, High Severity: Verisk Q3 Property Insurance Claims Analysis
A new report from Verisk has found that property insurance claims volume during the third quarter of 2025 was the lowest it has been in the past five years, but claims severity during the period was ...
‘Dream Is in Sight:’ Chamber, Reinsurers, Insurers Urge Florida to Stay the Course
The message from the Florida Chamber of Commerce Insurance Summit was loud and clear: Don't mess with legislative changes that have all but restored the state's property insurance market. And while ...
6 Warning Signs for Insurers: How to Anticipate, Respond to Pipe Freezes
The polar vortex and related harsh weather conditions in many parts of the U.S. last winter led to elevated risks of pipe-freeze incidents from the Northeast and Midwest all the way down through the ...
How E-Deliveries Are Fueling More Crashes, Pollution and Worker Injuries
Rapidly growing e-commerce and last-mile delivery services have contributed to significant increases in crashes, traffic, workplace injuries and air pollution, according to a report from New York ...
Burger King Whopper Lawsuit Stalled by Federal Judge
A federal judge dealt a setback to customers suing Burger King over advertising for its Whopper sandwiches, saying their claims were too disparate to justify certifying a nationwide class action. The ...
Thanksgiving Storm Dropped Up to 12 Inches of Snow in Parts of the Midwest
Travelers in parts of the Midwest had to endure a winter snowstorm over the Thanksgiving holiday, according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall totals ranging from six to 11 inches were ...
Evolving Trends in Coverage Litigation: What Carriers Need to Know
Since 2022, the landscape of coverage litigation in U.S. district courts has shifted significantly, signaling new challenges and opportunities for property/casualty insurers. Recent findings from Lex ...
Lack of Hurricanes Is Leading to Lack of Experience for Adjusters
A lack of bad weather isn't always a good thing. It looks like the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is wrapping up in quiet fashion—aside from Hurricane Melissa, which caused catastrophic damage in ...