storm surge News

100-Year Storms May Happen Every 3 to 20 Years: MIT-Princeton Research

Last August, Hurricane Irene spun through the Caribbean and parts of the eastern United States, leaving widespread wreckage in its wake. The Category 3 storm whipped up water levels, generating storm surges that swept over seawalls and flooded seaside and …

Mississippi Court Overturns Insurer’s Win in Katrina Wind vs. Water Case

The Mississippi Supreme Court has overturned a judgment for an insurance company in a wind vs. water case involving a Pascagoula home hit by 6.3 feet of storm surge during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The National Flood Insurance Program paid …

Marsh Advises Risk Managers As C-Suite Expectations Rise

Global insurance broker Marsh held a webcast on Sept. 21, where the firm’s analysts shared their views on the current business environment including the effects of Hurricane Irene and other catastrophes. The broker also offered an array of advice for …

Even If Irene Stays Offshore, Insurance Claims Could Be Significant: Willis

While it’s still unclear if Hurricane Irene will make landfall or stay offshore the East coast this weekend, a storm its size can create significant storm surge and will likely result in significant personal and commercial property claims, a major …