Climate Change Made Recent UK and Ireland Storms Much Worse May 22, 2024 By Jessica Shankleman The heavy downpours seen in the UK and Ireland last fall and winter were about 20% worse because of climate...
Brazilian Floods Are Inflicting Billions in Economic Devastation May 9, 2024 By Barbara Nascimento The floods and severe rainfall that ravaged Southern Brazil are hurting the nation’s powerhouse agricultural sector, with industries from auto...
Worsening Weather Igniting $25 Billion Weather Derivatives Market May 8, 2024 By Sam Potter Marty Malinow’s mom never could get her head around what her son did for a living. To friends, she said...
Southern Brazil Hit by Worst Floods in Over 80 Years, Killing at Least 39 People May 6, 2024 By Gabriela Sá Pessoa Heavy rains in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul killed 39 people, with another 68 still missing,...
Extreme Weather Is Driving More US Power Outages, Studies Show May 3, 2024 By Kendra Pierre-Louis For decades, residents of eastern Queens in New York City have complained that they’re more likely to lose power when...
Poll: Climate Change Concerns Grow, but Few Believe Biden’s Climate Law Will Help April 23, 2024 By Don Jergler A poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows 45% of U.S. adults say they have become...
Europe Is Being Scorched and Flooded by Growing Climate Extremes April 22, 2024 By John Ainger The European Union endured its joint-hottest year on record in 2023, according to new scientific analysis, pointing to a more...
Viewpoint: Many Businesses May Be Exposed to Losses From Snow Melt Flooding April 3, 2024 By Richard Coyle Executive summary: Snow melt flooding is an imminent threat in the U.S., but there are steps insurance professionals can take...
Tropical Cyclone Makes Landfall in Northern Madagascar, Killing 18 People April 1, 2024 ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — A tropical cyclone that swept across Madagascar has killed 18 people and left four missing after...
Viewpoint: The Impact of Climate-Driven Risk Reassessments on the Housing Market March 27, 2024 By Travis Hodges One of the most pressing challenges facing insurance professionals today is the escalating impact of extreme weather events in traditionally...