Viewpoint: It Is Insurers’ Time to Lead a Resilience Revolution January 9, 2025 By Steven Rothstein and Francis Bouchard There is a risk crisis affecting the insurance industry. Hurricanes Helene and Milton left a trail of tens of billions...
California Winds Drive Severe Fire Danger in Rain-Starved LA January 6, 2025 By Lauren Rosenthal and Mark Chediak Exceptionally powerful, dry winds expected across Southern California this week are set to send wildfire risk skyrocketing in a region...
New NC Governor Issues Orders to Speed Housing Work After Helene January 6, 2025 ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein took several actions on Thursday to help the short- and...
Rescuers Describe Scene at a Hawaii Home After Deadly Fireworks Blast January 3, 2025 By Mead Gruver Emergency crews arrived to a chaotic and gruesome scene in a Honolulu neighborhood after a large New Year’s firework tipped...
Top West Region Insurance Journal Stories of 2024 December 30, 2024 By Don Jergler Wildfires and their effect on the California’s homeowners insurance crisis dominated Insurance Journal’s West headlines this year. Other popular stories...
Senate Committee Reveals Climate Change Danger to Financial System December 20, 2024 By Don Jergler A Senate Budget Committee report shows how dangerous climate change is to the nation’s financial system as well as how...
Tampa Bay Rays Secure New Stadium as County Approves Bonds December 18, 2024 The Tampa Bay Rays secured their future in west-central Florida as county officials approved a crucial bond sale for the...
Toyota to Add $922M Paint Facility at Large Kentucky Complex December 17, 2024 GEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) — Toyota plans to build a new paint facility as part of a $922 million investment at...
Oregon Lawmakers OK $218M in Emergency Wildfire Funding December 17, 2024 By Claire Rush Oregon lawmakers approved $218 million in emergency wildfire funds during special session that was convened to address unpaid bills stemming...
Swarm of Moderate to Strong Quakes Hit Alaska’s Aleutian Islands December 10, 2024 A series of moderate to strong earthquakes that struck Alaska’s western Aleutian Islands and offshore areas Sunday comprised what scientists...