Catastrophic Weather Drives Insured Losses to Highest Since 2017 January 10, 2025 By Stephan Kahl As 2025 begins with wildfires wreaking devastation across Los Angeles, it’s now clear that insured losses from natural catastrophes last...
Thousands Flee From Uncontrolled Wildfires Burning Near Los Angeles January 8, 2025 By Brian K. Sullivan Millions of people in California face at least two more days of dry, hot winds that have fanned fires across...
Texas Snow Storm Threatens to Unleash Blackouts and Travel Chaos January 7, 2025 By Brian K. Sullivan A winter storm is poised to pummel Texas and the U.S. South later this week, putting the region at risk...
Forensic Meteorology: How Do Consulting Meteorologists Help with Damage Claims and Disputes? January 6, 2025 By Daniel Schreiber Professional meteorology, as it relates to insurance claims handling and the litigation process, is becoming increasingly recognized, and the employment...
Deep Freeze Will Send Some US Temperatures Plunging January 2, 2025 By Brian K. Sullivan Waves of intense cold will send temperatures plunging as much as 20F (11C) below normal across the central and eastern...
Korea Probes Airport Design as Crash Investigation Turns to Wall December 31, 2024 By Allyson Versprille and Heejin Kim South Korean authorities are investigating airport infrastructure at the site of the country’s worst civil air accident as questions grow...
Atlantic Storms Dominated 2024 Claims Journal News—Naturally December 30, 2024 By Don Jergler It was all about the storms this year. They were the big news surrounding the insurance industry, with several named...
Three Dozen High-Rise Buildings in South Florida Are Sinking, Study Says December 26, 2024 Almost three dozen high-rise condos and luxury hotels along the beach in South Florida are sinking or settling in unexpected...
Survivors Recount ‘Very Apocalyptic’ Cyclone That Ripped Through Mayotte December 23, 2024 By Sam Mednick, Adrienne Surprenant and Sylvie Corbet They clustered around water taps, rare sources of electricity and each other. Days after the strongest cyclone in nearly a...
Collision Claim Trends to Watch in 2025 December 23, 2024 By Ryan Mandell The auto insurance industry has weathered its share of storms in recent years. Despite fewer claims in early 2024, carriers...