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California Senate passes post-disaster insurance claim reform
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (143+ words) California lawmakers are continuing efforts to strengthen consumer protections for residential insurance following recent catastrophe losses, with the Senate approving SB 876, a wide-ranging insurance reform bill focused on claims administration and coverage transparency, on May 27. The measure now heads to…...
Major trends shaping the future cyber threat landscape in 2026
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (66+ words) Cybercrime is expected to have a global cost of $14 trillion by 2028, according to a new report from Munich Re. Amplify ROI in Commercial Auto with Contextual Data & Models Beyond Zip Codes: Location Data for Competitive Insurance Rates The Fire Risk…...
$19 M sea lion habitat at center of design and construction lawsuit
23+ hour, 14+ min ago (963+ words) Construction failures can escalate into high-severity claims, particularly when complex design work is involved. A $19 million Denver Zoo sea lion habitat is at the center of a lawsuit alleging design and construction failures, ranging from improper pool water levels to…...
Private flood insurance isn't 'new' anymore; it's becoming infrastructure
23+ hour, 41+ min ago (19+ words) Property Casualty360 Private flood insurance isn't 'new' anymore; it's becoming infrastructure...
Top ways hackers gain access to systems
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (96+ words) Artificial intelligence is reshaping the cyber insurance landscape, according to Beazley's latest Spotlight on Cyber Threats and Tech Advances 2026 report. The findings point to a rapidly changing threat environment where AI-powered attacks, ransomware innovation and expanding third-party vulnerabilities are driving…...
NY governor signs auto insurance reform package
23+ hour, 2+ min ago (280+ words) New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a package of auto insurance reform bills into law on Wednesday with the aim of helping to lower premiums for New Yorkers. The laws mainly target legal system abuse, large jury awards and staged…...
The case for umbrella insurance in today's claims environment
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (19+ words) Property Casualty360 The case for umbrella insurance in today's claims environment...
Cybersecurity and the economy are top of mind for business leaders
2+ day, 56+ min ago (232+ words) Business leaders are worrying the most about cyber attacks and the economy, according to The Hartford's 2026 Risk Monitor report. Among the more than 500 business leaders surveyed, 77% said they were concerned about cybersecurity and cyber attacks. Concerns are driven by phishing,…...
Engineering smarter hurricane defenses through AI, advanced modeling
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (329+ words) Researchers are turning to advanced modeling, field measurements, laboratory testing, and artificial intelligence to improve how buildings and infrastructure are designed for future hurricane threats rather than relying solely on historical storm patterns. According to Fern'ndez-Cab'n, collecting reliable wind data…...
Where are new college grads hunting for jobs?
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (75+ words) Property Casualty360 Where are new college grads hunting for jobs? People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: May 22, 2026 More on this topic People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: May 15, 2026 People on the move in…...