Corey Dahl

6 days ago | propertycasualty360.com | Corey Dahl

The LA wildfires in January were the costliest wildfires in U.S. history. (Credit: Kyle/Adobe Stock) California is encouraging homeowners to create defensible space, pack go bags and more, as part of this year’s Wildfire Preparedness Week. This year’s theme is “Building a Fire-Ready Future: Strengthening Our Defenses, Together,” and it’s meant to emphasize the collective responsibility of individuals, communities and agencies in preparing for and defending against wildfires.

1 week ago | propertycasualty360.com | Corey Dahl

Medical malpractice awards are on the rise. Between 2013 and 2023, there was a roughly 67% increase in medical malpractice verdicts of $10 million or more, according to . In 2023, the average award in the top 50 medical malpractice verdicts was $48 million, compared to $32 million in 2022. The awards are meant to help patients and families who have suffered, but much of it can go to other parties involved in the suit.

1 week ago | propertycasualty360.com | Corey Dahl

Speaking during RISKWORLD 2025, Martha Stewart said some of her friends lost homes in the LA wildfires. (Credit: David Shankbone/Wikimedia Commons) CHICAGO — Martha Stewart gave a wide-ranging keynote presentation this week at RISKWORLD 2025, the 75th annual risk management convention, which was expected to draw 11,000 attendees from more than 70 countries for three days of speakers, exhibits and networking events at McCormick Place.

1 week ago | propertycasualty360.com | Corey Dahl

Many executives are asking more of their employees, requiring them to work longer hours or take fewer breaks. (Credit: Nuthawut/Adobe Stock) Among executives at large businesses, 60% expect their companies to remain flat or shrink in 2025, according to a new survey from Sentry. Supply chain issues are the biggest concern for executives (45%) along with economic uncertainty (39%) and inflation (34%).

2 weeks ago | propertycasualty360.com | Corey Dahl

The northeast and the Appalachians will see lower temps but more storms. (Credit: AddMeshCube / AdobeStock) As summer gets closer, forecasters are predicting sweltering temperatures, intense wildfires and drought across much of the United States, according to a new report from AccuWeather. Forecasters predict temperatures will be above historical averages in 45 states, with strong to extreme heat waves at times, especially in the western, central and northwestern United States.