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AccuWeather is predicting between 11 to 16 named storms, including four to seven hurricanes and two to four major hurricanes.

One in three consumers would consider digitally altering their claim photos or documents, according to a report released by Verisk.

From artificial intelligence (AI)-driven operational shifts and dynamic climate modeling to heightened cyber and privacy risks, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of transformation for the insurance industry.

2025 is on track to be the lowest claim volume year in recent history, yet cost management remains critical as severity trends continue to increase, according to Verisk.

While storms may not make landfall in the U.S., they are becoming increasingly unpredictable and intensify rapidly, warns the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The vast majority of insurance company executives view severe convective storms (SCS) as the leading threat to their balance sheets, according to a Demex survey.

The study tracks agent sentiment across multiple categories, including ease of doing business, communication practices and claims handling.

Small commercial customers are more likely than ever to consider moving their business to another insurer at renewal, according to J.D. Power.

The U.S. property & casualty insurance market is exhibiting mixed results in 2025, with personal auto on track to achieve profitability but homeowners and general liability segments continuing to experience losses.

In the second quarter of 2025, personal lines rates rose by 4.6% and commercial lines rates rose 2.8%.