by Daniel Brouse January 12, 2025 The “$1 trillion hole” in homeowners insurance coverage refers to the growing gap between the actual costs of damage caused by natural disasters and the insurance coverage available to homeowners. This coverage gap has emerged due to a combination of factors, many of which are exacerbated by climate change […]
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Homeowners Insurance Coverage $1 Trillion Climate Change Hole
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A System Under Strain: The Insurance Crisis
by Daniel Brouse January 11, 2025 California Faces Unprecedented Challenges as Los Angeles Wildfires Rage Just days into the devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles, with flames still raging uncontrollably, early damage estimates have already reached a staggering $57 billion. As these fires continue to spread, that figure is expected to climb, highlighting the intensifying […]
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The Los Angeles Wildfires: A Record-Breaking Climate Disaster
by Daniel Brouse January 9, 2025 The Los Angeles wildfires are shaping up to be the most expensive climate disaster in history. Just days into the crisis, with most fires still raging out of control, early damage estimates have already reached a staggering $57 billion. As these fires continue to spread, that figure is expected […]
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The Cost of Climate Change: Rising Homeowners Insurance Rates
The average annual homeowners insurance premium for a $300,000 house varies widely by state, driven by factors like natural disaster risks, repair costs, and location-specific risks. For example, in states with frequent hurricanes, like Florida, the average premium is exceptionally high, around $10,996. In contrast, Idaho has a more affordable rate, at around $1,636, while […]
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Climate Change’s Impact on Florida Insurance
Hurricane Milton is expected to cause over $100 billion in insurance claims, creating even more challenges for Florida homeowners in obtaining insurance. On top of that, the cost to the public and government is projected to exceed an additional $50 billion, adding to the financial strain on taxpayers and the state. Much of the damage […]
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Inflation Update: Auto Insurance
by Daniel Brouse In recent inflation reports, homeowners’ insurance, wages, and auto insurance have emerged as primary drivers contributing to the persistence of inflation. The inflationary pressures on auto insurance have been further exacerbated by two key factors: 1) Collision coverage: The prevalence of accidents caused by distracted driving, particularly due to cell phone usage, […]
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The Cost of Climate Change: USD 178 trillion
“Time is no longer running out to act on climate change; it’s up,” reports Deloitte. Unchecked climate change could cost the global economy USD 178 trillion over the next 50 years. “The human costs would be far greater: a lack of food and water, a loss of jobs, worsening health and well-being, reduced standard of […]
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Climate change jumps to biggest risk for insurers.
Casualty Actuarial Society 12th Annual Survey of Emerging RisksKey Findings Top Current Risk 1.Climate change 12th-emerging-risk-survey
When Storms Collide
October 29, 2012 — The worst case scenario is about to take place for the New Jersey Shore. Hurricane Sandy is expected make landfall during high tide. Part of the Atlantic City boardwalk has already been washed away. October 26, 2012 — Though hurricane Sandy has been downgraded, there is a chance the Northeastern United […]
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