Category: Natural Disasters

Hurricane statistics, floods, fire storms, tsunami, earthquakes – we report the world’s natural disaster events. These life changing events not only rock the industry but leave residents and business owners in dire situations.

State Farm Dominates and Soars to Top of AM Best Rankings with $92.6 Billion in Premiums!

G. Turner
State Farm - Premiums Over 90 billion

State Farm has once again claimed the top position in AM Best’s rankings of US Property and Casualty (P&C) insurers for 2023, reinforcing its dominance in the market. The company’s total net premiums written (NPW) surged by an impressive 19.1% to $92.6 billion, further widening the gap between itself and its competitors. Dominance in the P&C Sector In the dynamic world of insurance, rankings can be both stable and surprising. Here, we explore the latest shifts among top US Property and Casualty (P&C) insurers, spotlighting substantial changes in Net Premium…

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State Farm and Allstate Sued by Maui Wildfire Victims: $4 Billion Settlement Battle Erupts

H. Cutner
Maui Wildfire - Lawsuit - 4 Billion

Legal Battle Over Maui Wildfire Settlement A significant lawsuit has been initiated by victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires against insurance companies State Farm and Allstate Insurance. Filed last Friday in a Maui state court, the suit accuses these insurers of interfering with a proposed $4 billion settlement intended to support those impacted by last year’s disastrous fire. Insurers Seek Major Reimbursement According to Bloomberg, the tentative settlement of $4 billion, while significant, falls short of the estimated $5.5 billion in capital costs resulting from the fires, based on last…

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State Farm Faces Unprecedented Claims Surge as Hurricane Beryl Breaks Records

Marc
State Farm Claims soar from hurricane damage

Hurricane Beryl Smashes Records, Unleashing Insurance Claim Surge Hurricane Beryl has left an unprecedented mark in its wake, driving State Farm to handle over 16,000 insurance claims—a record for the company. This surge in claims was set off when Beryl struck Texas, marking the first U.S. landfall of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season, according to a report by AM Best. The financial fallout from this historic storm is projected to reach into the billions, reflecting widespread damage to properties and vehicles across multiple states. Initially impacting the U.S. as a…

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Allstate Study: Discounts for Prepared Customers Could Save Millions

G. Turner
Allstate - Climate Resilience savings

Economic Study Highlights Massive Savings Through Climate Resilience Investments As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, Americans face a growing number of billion-dollar calamities each year. A recent economic study by Allstate, in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, reveals that proactive investments in climate resilience and preparedness could save both communities and insurers substantial sums. The study shows that for every dollar spent on resilience and preparedness, communities can save $13 in damages, cleanup costs, and economic impacts. This finding…

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Hurricane Beryl Impact on the Insurance Industry: An Early Test of Resilience

Logan B.
Hurricane Beryl

Hurricane Beryl has made history as the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record, marking a turbulent start to the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Despite its initial strength and the potential for significant impact, the insurance industry has so far weathered the storm relatively well. However, the season’s outlook suggests that insurers may need to brace for more challenging weather ahead. Early Strength and Managed Impact Beryl’s rapid intensification caught the attention of meteorologists and industry experts alike. The hurricane’s path through the Caribbean caused concern, but the damage trajectory ultimately…

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