California Wildfire Now State’s Fourth Largest on Record, 540 Structures Destroyed August 2, 2024 Firefighters have increased containment on the Park Fire near Chico, California, which at 621-square-miles as of Friday is now the...
Understanding Complexities of HVAC Damage After a Hurricane is Crucial for Claims Adjusters August 2, 2024 By Jason Rankin Hurricane-induced damage to properties is a significant concern for residential and commercial structures alike, particularly for heating, ventilation and air...
Hurricane Would Blow Through Florida Cat Fund’s Reserves. But That May be OK, Report Says August 1, 2024 By William Rabb A report from Moody’s Ratings service contends that one good hurricane this year could wipe out the Florida Cat Fund’s...
Study Shows Saharan Dust Plumes Impact Hurricanes in the U.S. August 1, 2024 Giant plumes of Sahara Desert dust that gust across the Atlantic can suppress hurricane formation over the ocean and affect...
Are Captives the Answer for Uninsured HOAs? Utah Opens Door August 1, 2024 By Susanne Sclafane When actuary Greg Fears attended a Western Region Captive Insurance Conference in April, he expected to learn and share information...
Wildfire in California Now State’s Fifth Largest on Record, Destroyed 277 Structures July 31, 2024 The Park Fire near Chico, California, at 609 square miles is now the fifth largest wildfire in history, destroying 277...
AccuWeather: Tropical Threat Developing in Atlantic Could be Next Named Storm July 30, 2024 Debby could be the next name most frequently out of the mouths of hurricane watchers and emergency responders. Meteorologists tracking...
U.S. Coastal Communities Get $575M to Guard Against Floods, Other Climate Disasters July 30, 2024 By Wayne Parry The federal government is giving more than a half-billion dollars to coastal communities to help them use nature-based preventative measures...
Bridging the Flood Insurance Gap – A Call to Action July 29, 2024 By Trevor Burgess Hurricane Beryl caused destruction and loss across Texas and throughout the middle of the country, reminding us, once again, of...
The Challenges of Flood Disaster Recovery in Urban Environments July 26, 2024 By Michael D. Matthews In recent years, cities worldwide have faced an alarming increase in the frequency and severity of flood events. These catastrophes...