Catastrophe & Flood

Could earthquake losses be far higher than expected?

Could earthquake losses be far higher than expected?

A new study points to a seismic factor absent from many models

Mark Rosanes Jun 04, 2026
Appeals court slashes Hurricane Irma deductible from $11 million to $750,000

Appeals court slashes Hurricane Irma deductible from $11 million to $750,000

One undamaged word in the policy decided eight figures – here is the word

Climate risk is now a deal-breaker for investors - and insurers are central to why

Climate risk is now a deal-breaker for investors - and insurers are central to why

A new Aon report makes the case that insurance availability and pricing over a deal's hold period are now as critical to valuation as any financial metric

More than half of Massachusetts residents misunderstand flood coverage

More than half of Massachusetts residents misunderstand flood coverage

Many believe homeowners’ insurance covers floods

Party like it’s 1999 - but expect global hail bills to be a lot bigger

Party like it’s 1999 - but expect global hail bills to be a lot bigger

In 1999, when the world was dancing to Prince and worrying about the Millennium Bug, a hailstorm that year rewrote the template

Uninsured flood losses could top $1 trillion in worst-case scenarios, Moody's warns

Uninsured flood losses could top $1 trillion in worst-case scenarios, Moody's warns

The outlook is stark: $1 trillion in potential uninsured losses in severe scenarios, rising 25% by 2050 if nothing changes.

Nearly half of US properties saw 15% risk swings after AI data enrichment: Moody’s study

Nearly half of US properties saw 15% risk swings after AI data enrichment: Moody’s study

Enriched property attributes reveal hidden shifts across insurance portfolios

Inside the AI technology redefining flood insurance

Inside the AI technology redefining flood insurance

As FEMA steps back, AI-driven parametric coverage steps in

Florida court tosses verdict against Universal Property & Casualty

Florida court tosses verdict against Universal Property & Casualty

Insurer's appeal flips a key jury instruction – and what carriers should watch for next time

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Hidden risks in green energy: Insurance gaps in solar, batteries, and beyond

Renewables may be cleaner, but their end-of-life risks are creating new liabilities and coverage gaps.

How brokers can ride the next wave of MGA growth

Agility, tech, and niche expertise will be differentiators, says TMPAA head

Beyond insurance: Rethinking risk for high net worth families

In 2026, protection for affluent families is less about buying more coverage and more about building resilience

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