When a natural catastrophe hits a community, there can be significant long-term impacts. When a large portion of the local population leaves the area during the rebuild process, local economies struggle, contributing to job displacement and the destruction of real estate and other assets. And even after reconstruction efforts are completed, the financial and social […]
Roof Inspection Tech Could Speed Claims Process, Prevent Loss
In the aftermath of a storm, the roof may not be the most appealing place to venture, but it’s integral it be inspected quickly for damage. Even when the weather is fair, it’s important to regularly monitor the state of your roof in order to provide proper maintenance and prevent unnecessary loss. This type of inspection is costly in […]
2021’s Extreme Weather Leads to Insurers’ Biggest Payout in 10 Years
Insurers will have to pay out the largest amount of compensation in 10 years to cover the damage caused by natural disasters in the first half of 2021, including extreme freezing temperatures in the US, according to an industry report. Global natural disaster insured losses, the amount insurers are forecast to pay out, will be as […]
For Home Insurers, Weather Proves More Costly While COVID Measures Lower Claims
Catastrophic weather events such as wildfires, hurricanes and floods caused 39% of home insurance claims in 2020 – the highest percentage in the last six years. According to the 2021 LexisNexis Home Trends Report, the loss cost in 2020 also increased across all perils by 6% year-over-year, following the upward trend that the report says will likely […]
Tips for Buying Boat Insurance
As an experienced boater, you probably know a thing or two about boat-insurance policies. For instance, when buying boat insurance, you’d likely ask whether the policy pays the agreed value or the actual cash value of the boat. Also, you may know about a trend similar to auto insurance in which boat insurers now offer […]
Soaring US Solar Insurance Costs Turn Spotlight on Site Protection
US solar developers are bearing the brunt of climate change as more frequent extreme weather events hike insurance costs. Hail storms, tornados and wildfires have pushed up insurance premiums for solar projects, impacted the scope of policies and reduced availability. Property and casualty insurance premiums for solar plants have increased by as much as 400% […]
A Running List of Record-Breaking Natural Disasters in 2020
This year has been a standout year for all the wrong reasons, including its devastating natural disasters. Wildfires have ravaged the western U.S., and tropical cyclones have popped up left and right, with several causing significant damage to coastal areas. Though they are called natural disasters, the toll they take comes in part from human […]
Homeowners Coverage in the Age of Catastrophic Weather Patterns
The deadly winter storms that descended on Texas in early 2021, following a summer of record-setting wildfires in California, have reminded many Americans of the importance of homeowners insurance. Here is some advice on how to protect yourself-from a major disaster or an everyday one. Risk From Natural Catastrophes is Increasing Many parts of the […]
How to Protect Your Home From Extreme Weather
Climate change can be a hot topic these days, but regardless of one’s views on the subject, scientists have taken an interest in how it might affect the intensity or possibility of future weather-related events. Natural disasters – whether predicted or not – expose the susceptibility and risks of our home and communities. According to […]
10 Facts You Should Know About Weather-Related Home Insurance Claims
Weather-related home insurance claims can be a whole separate ball game from other home claims. “Weather losses are always more complicated because you’ve got thousands of people experiencing losses at the same time. These events are taxing on the entire community, whereas if you have one loss, such as a water main break in your […]
Severe Weather is a Wake-Up Call to Check Your Insurance
If you’ve watched the news recently, you’ve noticed that intense storms are becoming more regular, with some catastrophic results. Whether the issue is the wind damage from a hurricane, water damage due to torrential rains, or the property damage caused by a wildfire, weather-related damage is a growing concern. The increase in severe weather means […]
Mudslide vs Landslide: What’s the Difference?
Picture the scene. Massive trees have fallen, downed electricity poles, damaged cars and other materials scattered on the ground. Every year, in all areas of the United States, both mudslides and landslides occur, leaving devastation and destruction in their path. Cincinnati regularly sees mudslides along Columbia Parkway and within the past few years, a landslide […]
What You Need to Know About Flood Insurance
Flood insurance is an important policy for most homeowners to have. But only about one in seven homeowners purchase this critical safety net to protect them from the ravages of flood water. What is Flood Insurance? Flood insurance is a specialized policy that protects your home and belongings against damage from flood waters. If you’re […]
Climate Change May Affect Your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy in Two Ways
You only need to watch the news once to understand that weather events have become more dramatic over the past 10 years. According to Maryland State Insurance Commissioner Al Redmer, whether you’re talking about tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, or wildfires, “Both the number and severity of natural disasters have increased” – and so have the number […]
Everything You Need to Know About Crop Insurance
Crop insurance protects farmers and agricultural producers against the loss of crops as a result of extreme weather, like floods, hail, and drought, or the loss of revenue due to price fluctuation in the agricultural commodity market. There are two types of crop insurance available to farmers in the U.S. : crop-hail insurance, which is […]
Why Farmers Should Purchase Livestock Insurance
Farms, ranches and other businesses that raise or house livestock may lose money if the animals are injured or die due to accidents or disease. There are several types of livestock insurance and the kind of coverage you need depends on the varieties of animals you have and the purpose they serve. Farm animal insurance […]
Prevented Planting for U.S. Farmers
U.S. Department of Agriculture numbers show Ohio farmers have been hit with the state’s worse weather-prevented planting season on record in 2019. The Columbus Dispatch reports that Ohio had the highest rate nationally of acreage on which insured farmers were prevented from planting because of weather. The data shows Ohio’s 15.1% rate was followed by […]
Climate Change May Affect Your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy
You only need to watch the news once to understand that weather events have become more dramatic over the past 10 years. According to Maryland State Insurance Commissioner Al Redmer, whether you’re talking about tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, or wildfires, “Both the number and severity of natural disasters have increased” – and so have the number […]
Extreme Weather, Its Effect on the Economy and You
Extreme weather is a meteorological event that falls outside the realm of normal patterns. Weather describes conditions in the Earth’s atmosphere that occur over a short period such as days. Climate describes the weather that occurs over a longer time such as decades. Climate affects weather. For example, weather in the temperate areas is more […]
Flood Insurance
Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, causing billions in economic losses each year. According to the National Flood Program (NFIP), 90% of all natural disasters in the United States involve flooding. There is no coverage for flooding in standard homeowners or renters policies or in most commercial property […]