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U.S. Midwest, South recovering after deadly weekend storms
May 1, 2017 The Associated PressATLANTA – Parts of the Midwest and the South were recovering Monday after a weekend round of storms, winds, hail and isolated tornadoes killed at least 14 people. And a chance remained for more severe weather in the South. Parts…
Severe weather outbreaks in U.S. in February lead to billion-dollar payout for insurance industry: Aon Benfield
March 8, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterProlific severe weather outbreaks in the United States lead to an expected billion-dollar payout for the insurance industry as no fewer than five outbreaks of severe weather impacted portions of the country during February, according to Impact Forecasting’s latest Global…
U.S. homeowner claims decreasing, loss costs on the decline, LexisNexis Risk Solutions study finds
October 27, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterHomeowner claims in the United States continue to decrease and loss costs are flat or on the decline, according to a new report from LexisNexis Risk Solutions. 2016 LexisNexis Home Trends Report, the inaugural study of home insurance trends released…
Ocean temperatures can predict U.S. heat waves up to 50 days in advance: study
March 29, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe formation of a distinct pattern of sea surface temperatures in the middle of the North Pacific Ocean can predict an increased chance of summertime heat waves in the eastern half of the United States up to 50 days in…