The European Union endured its joint-hottest year on record in 2023, according to new scientific analysis...
Destructive tornado outbreak strikes Nebraska and Iowa, EF2 – EF5 tornado threat continues into Sunday, U.S. - The Watchers
A destructive tornado outbreak with at least 78 tornadoes impacted the U.S. Plains on Friday, April 26, 2024, leaving a trail of...
A destructive tornado outbreak with at least 78 tornadoes impacted the U.S. Plains on Friday, April 26, 2024, leaving a trail of...
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Article / 6 hours ago
The Odds of a Hurricane-Boosting La Niña This Year Are Rising
The odds of a La Niña weather pattern this year are rising, amplifying the risk of hurricanes in the Atlantic and drought in California and South America....
The odds of a La Niña weather pattern this year are rising, amplifying the risk of hurricanes in the Atlantic and drought in California and South America....
Article / 3 months ago
Reforms to US Disaster Aid Expose Growing Home Insurance Gap
When disaster hits in the US, the federal government gives aid to states and counties, but also to individuals. In 2022, the Federal Emergency Management Agency...
When disaster hits in the US, the federal government gives aid to states and counties, but also to individuals. In 2022, the Federal Emergency Management Agency...
Article / 3 months ago
Winter storms cause over 40 deaths across nine US states - The Watchers
Since January 12, 2024, a series of winter storms and an outbreak of cold air have led to at least 40 deaths across nine US states. The severe weather has caused...
Since January 12, 2024, a series of winter storms and an outbreak of cold air have led to at least 40 deaths across nine US states. The severe weather has caused...
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Article / 3 months ago
Global Insured Losses From Severe Convective Storms Hit New High of $60B: Swiss Re
Global insured losses from severe thunderstorms have hit a new all-time high of $60 billion in 2023, with overall natural catastrophe claims surpassing $100 million,...
Global insured losses from severe thunderstorms have hit a new all-time high of $60 billion in 2023, with overall natural catastrophe claims surpassing $100 million,...
Article / 5 months ago
Governments Increasingly Will Foot Bill for Climate Risks as Insurers Exit: Report
As insurers start to pull out from markets battered by the fallout of climate change, governments are increasingly at risk of having to foot the bill, according to the...
As insurers start to pull out from markets battered by the fallout of climate change, governments are increasingly at risk of having to foot the bill, according to the...
Article / 5 months ago
AI could predict hurricane landfall sooner - report - BBC News
A Google DeepMind tool predicted where one would hit three days ahead of existing methods.
A Google DeepMind tool predicted where one would hit three days ahead of existing methods.
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Article / 6 months ago
Will building code changes affect farm fire severity? - Canadian Underwriter
With changes from the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) in the process of becoming law in Ontario next spring, farm insurance experts are...
With changes from the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) in the process of becoming law in Ontario next spring, farm insurance experts are...
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Article / 6 months ago
Extreme weather leading to food and water shock
Potential economic loss: $5trn...
Potential economic loss: $5trn...
Article / 7 months ago
Global Warming and Insurance Underwriting 2024
Although most insurance carriers do not speak in terms of global warming, the insurance market is making rapid changes in response to increased...
Although most insurance carriers do not speak in terms of global warming, the insurance market is making rapid changes in response to increased...
Article / 7 months ago