Tag: Natural Disasters

Washington Insurance Commissioner Mandates Temporary Measures for Severe Weather

Discover new temporary insurance measures in Washington addressing severe weather impacts. Support for policyholders includes grace periods and nonrenewal notice extensions.

Key Insights on Navigating Flood Insurance Coverage and Claims

Explore essential guidance on flood insurance policies, claims documentation, coverage limitations, and how public and private insurers handle flood damage claims effectively.

Trump's AI Executive Order, ACA Enrollment Changes, and Pacific NW Flooding Impact Insurance

Explore key U.S. insurance implications of Trump's executive order on AI regulation, shifts in ACA enrollment amid premium hikes, and major flooding challenges in Washington State impacting insurance markets.

Hurricane Preparations Highlight Business Risk Management Needs

Businesses boarding up restaurants ahead of hurricanes underscore the importance of risk management and insurance preparedness in mitigating severe weather impacts.

Climate Change and U.S. Property Insurance Crisis: Regulatory Responses and Solutions

Exploring how climate change drives the U.S. property insurance crisis, analyzing state regulatory responses, and reviewing proposed insurer, land-use, and federal policy solutions.

Global Natural Catastrophe Insured Losses Hit $80B in Early 2025

Natural catastrophe insured losses hit $80 billion in H1 2025, driven by record wildfires and severe storms. Swiss Re highlights wildfire risks, urbanization, and calls for improved mitigation strategies.

Texas Homeowners Face Rising Insurance Costs Amid Insurer Market Retreat

Texas homeowners confront rising insurance premiums and policy cancellations as insurers withdraw coverage due to escalating natural disaster risks, impacting market stability and coverage availability.

St. Louis Storms Expose Homeowners Insurance Coverage Gaps Amid Rising Premiums

Severe storms in St. Louis highlight critical gaps in homeowners insurance coverage amid rising premiums and underwriting challenges, impacting recovery and market stability.

Rising Homeowners Insurance Rates Reflect Increased Tornado and Hailstorm Risks

Homeowners insurance premiums rise sharply in tornado-prone U.S. states due to increased hail damage claims and changing severe weather patterns. Insurers adjust rates and coverage amid evolving risks.

Tornado Uncovers Insurance Coverage Gaps in Small Kansas Town

An EF-2 tornado in Plevna, Kansas, highlights significant insurance coverage gaps among homeowners and city buildings, posing challenges for disaster recovery and risk management in rural areas.