Edison Utility Sued Over Role of Equipment in Los Angeles Fire January 13, 2025 By Jef Feeley, Mark Chediak and Malathi Nayak Edison International Inc.’s southern California utility was hit with a lawsuit blaming the energy provider’s equipment for igniting one of...
The Most Important LA Wildfire Stories to Know About January 10, 2025 By Don Jergler As firefighters gain more control over what have become the most destructive wildfires in U.S. history in a matter of...
Paradise Destroyed: Fire Razes LA Enclave Bigger Than Manhattan January 10, 2025 By John Gittelsohn and Michelle Ma Three days after the fire began raging in the Pacific Palisades of Los Angeles, only 8% of it has been...
Edison Denies LA Wildfire Involvement as Insurers Ask It to Preserve Evidence January 10, 2025 By Bipasha Dey and Arunima Kumar Southern California Edison said it had received notices from insurance companies to preserve evidence related to the Eaton Fire that...
Lessons From 2024’s Extreme Weather Events: A Global Perspective January 10, 2025 By Steve Powell The year 2024 will be remembered as a defining moment in the history of weather-related catastrophes. From unprecedented heat waves...
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...
California Wildfires Will Likely Lead to Large Economic and Insured Losses January 8, 2025 By Don Jergler Active wind-driven wildfires in Southern California that are estimated to have burned more than 1,000 properties and prompted evacuation orders...
US Airlines Cancel More Than 1,300 Flights After Winter Storm January 6, 2025 By Nathan Gomes Airlines in the United States canceled more than 1,300 flights on Monday after a winter storm brought snow, ice and...
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...
Verisk to Get First Cat Model Under Review for Insurance Ratemaking in California January 3, 2025 Verisk said on Thursday it will be the first modeler to request a review of its wildfire catastrophe model under...