Tariffs drive contents claims higher for property/casualty insurers On Insurance News Net - October 15, 2025 Tariffs are rewriting the math of content claims. Higher costs for consumer goods are impacting the cost of property/casualty insurers paying claims for contents of homes that are damaged or destroyed. In the past, contents were treated as too small to matter significantly in claims severity trends. But with tariffs raising the costs of items such as clothing, electronics and appliances, contents are now a source of volatility. These costs are further compounded by the increased severity and frequency of catastrophe claims.   Link To Article

California cracks down on contractor workers comp insurance violations On Insurance Business - October 9, 2025 California has passed Senate Bill 291, bringing tougher workers’ compensation insurance rules and hefty penalties for contractors operating without proper coverage. On Sept. 12, the California Legislature enrolled Senate Bill 291, a measure that introduces new requirements for contractors regarding workers’ compensation insurance. The bill, introduced by Sen. Tim Grayson, amends several sections of the state’s Business and Professions Code... Link To Article

Trump Says He Is Bringing 15 Billion Dollar Lawsuit Against New York Times On Claims Journal - September 16, 2025 President Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing the paper of serving as a “mouthpiece” for the Democrats and pitting himself against one of the world’s oldest and most prominent news organizations. Link To Article

Drought damage starts at home On Property-Casualty 360 - September 16, 2025 When we think about drought, we often picture struggling crops, empty reservoirs, brown lawns and water conservation orders, but the real cost of drought can hit insureds much closer to home. As soil dries out and shifts during extreme dry periods, it can wreak havoc on a home’s foundation and cause damage that is unlikely to be covered under normal homeowners insurance policies. Link To Article

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