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How Extreme Weather is Reshaping Where and How We Live

December 5, 2024December 4, 2024 Live Insurance News

The Push for Climate Insurance as Extreme Weather Events Rise The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are on the rise, leaving communities around the world grappling with the aftermath of hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and droughts. Scientists link these increasingly destructive events to climate change, which is reshaping the way governments, businesses, and individuals approach risk. One of the key responses to this growing challenge is the development of climate insurance. This specialized form of coverage is designed to protect individuals and businesses from the financial impact of climate-related…

Unveiling the Flood Insurance Gap: How Hurricane Helene Exposed a National Shortfall

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 Logan B.

Navigating Flood Insurance: Challenges and Insights Post-Hurricane Helene The recent hurricane season, marked by significant storms like Hurricane Helene, underscores the critical need for effective flood insurance coverage across the United States. As homeowners grapple with rebuilding and recovery, the spotlight turns to the intricacies of flood insurance, its accessibility, and the broader implications for those in high-risk areas. This Year in Floods and Insurance The past year has been a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of weather patterns and their devastating impact. Key statistics and developments in flood…

Is your flood insurance ready for Atlantic Hurricane Season’s start tomorrow?

May 31, 2024May 30, 2024 John Bowers

The official beginning is June 1 and experts are predicting that it will be an active one With the start of Atlantic Hurricane Season tomorrow, preparedness experts are reminding consumers who have waited until the last minute about the importance of flood insurance. FEMA is among those urging property owners to buy coverage Hurricanes can cause damage from many different issues, ranging from high winds to flooding, but the latter requires additional flood insurance coverage as rising overland waters are not typically covered by a standard home policy. Many people…

Insurance rates countrywide could be impacted by extreme weather trends

October 3, 2023October 2, 2023 H. Cutner

Millions of people across the country are already facing higher rates due to natural disaster risks. Across the United States, millions of homeowners have been watching their insurance rates climb in recent years due to the spiking risk of high winds, floods and wildfires, said a new analysis. Around 12 million US properties could see increases to their premiums due to flood risk alone. Almost 24 million properties will experience higher insurance rates because of the risk of wind damage, and about 4.4 million property owners will need to pay…

Insurance losses hit $120 billion in 2022 due to hurricanes and flooding

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 H. Cutner

Insurance losses Flooding damage Flodded roads

The US and Australia were the countries that contributed some of the biggest disaster costs. In 2022, Hurricane Ian in the United States and the flooding that struck Australia were among the leading drivers of insurance losses, according to Munich Re. This is contributing to a trend that connected with the intensity and frequency of disasters from climate change. The insurance losses from natural catastrophes last year reached about $120 billion in 2022, which was comparable to 2021, though still fell short of the record-breaking damages that occurred in 2017,…