A tornado tore through the southern U.S. city of Tupelo on Sunday, blowing the roofs off homes and tearing down trees and power lines, but there were no immediate reports of injuries. “Emergency crews are currently assessing the degree of …
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in the Atlanta metro area Monday as a disturbance brought scattered yet severe storms. On Twitter, NWS Atlanta followed up a tornado warning from early Monday morning with a post saying, “This is …
Florida lawmakers passed two bills on the last day of their 2021 legislative session that make major changes to the state’s auto and property insurance markets. The action follows weeks of back-and-forth debate on the actions between the House and …
Neptune Flood, an AI-driven flood insurance provider, has expanded its capacity through a new program sponsored by Transverse Insurance Group and backed by a panel of global reinsurers, which was placed through Acrisure Re (formerly Beach & Associates). Neptune policies …
President Joe Biden has approved federal disaster aid for eight Alabama counties where tornadoes and strong winds caused damage over two days in March, the White House said Monday. Biden approved assistance that can include grants for repair and temporary …
The pilot of a Duke Energy helicopter was killed Wednesday when the aircraft went down in a wooded area while surveying power lines, officials said. Spokesman Jeff Brooks confirmed late Wednesday night that the pilot was killed, but he provided …
A Democratic state House member announced on Wednesday that he’s running for Georgia insurance commissioner, aiming to defeat appointed Republican incumbent John King. Rep. Matthew Wilson of Brookhaven said he will advocate for lower insurance rates and to fully expand …
While the intent may be good, a bill currently under consideration by the Florida Legislature will be disastrous for the state’s auto insurance market. The specific legislation being weighed by lawmakers is CS/SB 54. This bill proposes to eliminate personal …
Demolition of a cargo ship that overturned on the Georgia coast reached the halfway mark Monday as a towering crane lifted the vessel’s engine room section away from the rest of the shipwreck for removal by barge. The South Korean …
Mike Weaver, who served as Alabama Insurance Commissioner under Gov. Guy Hunt from 1988 to 1993, passed away Sunday after an extended illness. He was 70. Weaver was a longtime resident of Randolph County, a graduate of Randolph County High …