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U.S. earthquakes estimated to cost US$6.1 billion annually in building stock losses
June 26, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterEarthquakes are estimated to cost the United States US$6.1 billion annually in building stock losses, according to an updated report published last week by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The new loss estimate represents a 10% increase over the…
U.S. P&C insurance industry’s net income drops 42.2% to US$7.7 billion in Q1 2017
June 26, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe private property and casualty insurance industry in the United States saw its net income after taxes drop to US$7.7 billion in the first quarter of 2017 from US$13.4 billion in Q1 2016, a 42.2% decline, according to ISO, a…
The toughest challenge for self-driving cars? Human drivers
May 11, 2017 Tom Krisher - THE ASSOCIATED PRESSDETROIT – In just a few years, well-mannered self-driving robotaxis will share the roads with reckless, law-breaking human drivers. The prospect is causing migraines for the people developing the robotaxis. A self-driving car would be programmed to drive at the…
Study: California fault could cause magnitude 7.4 quake
March 8, 2017 The Associated PressSAN DIEGO – An earthquake fault running from San Diego Bay to Los Angeles is capable of producing a magnitude-7.4 earthquake that could affect some of the region’s most densely populated areas, according to a study released Tuesday. The study…
California governor declares states of emergency in 50 counties following severe winter storms
January 24, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterCalifornia Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has declared states of emergency in about 50 counties following severe winter storms across the state. On Monday, Brown issued two emergency proclamations to secure funding to help communities respond to and recover from…