October 19, 2026

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Isaias: 47,000 Claims and $582M in Losses in Florida So Far, OIR Reports

Isaias proved to be somewhat unusual in that its eastern eyewall did not produce the strongest winds or the most wind claims. The storm’s eye came ashore near the resort city of Destin in Okaloosa County. But Okaloosa and Walton counties together have so far produced fewer claims than expected.

Uber Wins Bid to Dismiss £250 Million Black Cab Driver Suit

Uber Technologies Inc. won a bid to dismiss a £250 million ($333 million) lawsuit after a judge ruled that the claim on behalf of thousands of London’s black cab drivers was filed too late. The claim, filed in 2024 on …

Coaster Rider’s Death Puts Spotlight on Safety of Ever More Thrilling Rides

The horrific death of a man who was ejected from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia is drawing attention to the safety of amusement park rides that have become increasingly faster and steeper in their quest for the biggest …

Cyber Rates Are Down, Risks Are Up but Small Businesses Slow to Adopt

The commercial cyber insurance market is strong and growing, but small to midsize businesses may be falling behind as cybercriminals ramp up AI efforts. “Cyber threats are evolving faster than many businesses can adapt, creating significant financial and operational challenges,” …

California Hybrid Market Share Hits Record as EV Registrations Decline

Hybrid vehicles accounted for a record 22.8% of new vehicle registrations in California through the first nine months of the year, a new report shows. However, the Q3 2026 California Auto Outlook, published by Auto Outlook Inc. for the California …

KCC Says Isaias Insured Losses to Be $3 Billion; AM Best Calls Storm an Earnings Event

Catastrophe risk management firm Karen Clark & Co. (KCC) said privately insured losses from wind and storm surge during Hurricane Isaias will be about $3 billion, making the storm one of the most manageable for insurers in recent years. AM …

Appeals Court Blocks Class Actions Over Tesla’s Self-Driving Claims

A U.S. appeals court threw out on Friday an order allowing Tesla TSLA.O customers in California to pursue class action claims accusing the electric vehicle maker of misleading them about the capabilities of its full self-driving technology. In its ruling, …

Walter’s Insurers Skirted Capital Rules With ‘Rolling’ Loophole

On paper, it was supposed to be a six-month loan. In December 2018, one of sports mogul Mark Walter’s insurance companies sent $40 million to an undisclosed borrower. But rather than collect payment when the loan matured the following June, …