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Wildfires, Storms, Floods Account for Record 92% of Global Insured Losses: Swiss Re

Wildfires, severe convective storms and floods — also known as secondary perils — accounted for a...

Hawaii braces for more rain as storms hit wildfire burn scars

The rain-drenched Hawaiian Islands are bracing for another deluge Thursday, less than a week after a record-breaking storm buckled roadways and collapsed buildings. More...

High-Tech Snowplows and AI Help Cities Recover From Storms, Cut Insurance Claims

Residents of Syracuse, New York — America’s snowiest city — once barraged a service hotline with...

Severe Storms in Kansas Lead to $879 Million in Insurance Claims in 2025

Severe storms in Kansas caused $879 million in insurance claims in 2025, the state insurance department...

‘Meaningful Decline’ in Industry Q1 Underwriting Profit Expected From Winter Storms

Another tough first quarter is in store for insurers when it comes to catastrophe losses—though not...

FEMA approves additional areas to qualify for disaster relief following West Coast storms

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved additional regions to be included in Alaska’s disaster declaration following the Western Alaska storm disaster last year,...

Insured Losses From Wildfires, Storms and Floods Hit Record High

Never before has the insurance industry faced such big losses tied to floods, severe thunderstorms and...

Storms Wreak Havoc on South Africa’s Electricity Supply

Storms and high winds are wreaking havoc on South Africa’s electricity supply, with disruptions reported nationwide. “While...