Articles about Disaster Mitigation & Resilience in Insurance
A tiny meow was heard in the rubble of a Mississippi tornado, leading to a stunning rescue. This story is more than just a miracle; it's a powerful reminder of why having the right insurance is your lifeline when disaster strikes.
We've all seen the devastating headlines about wildfires. But what if we could spot them sooner? Discover how AI-powered cameras are becoming the new front line in fire detection, and what it means for insurance.
Hurricane season is a stressful time, but two Florida companies are introducing innovative new flood barriers and roof tarps. Let's look at how these products could help you prevent damage and potentially lower insurance costs.
When a massive storm knocked out power, Portugal didn't just file a claim. They invested $26.5 billion in a national resilience plan. Here's why this is a massive deal for the insurance world and what it means for you.
In a massive lab, scientists are intentionally burning houses to the ground. Their surprising discoveries about how wildfires *really* spread are changing how we protect our homes and think about insurance.
Florida has poured over $300 million into helping homeowners strengthen their homes against hurricanes. But experts are sounding the alarm that it's just a drop in the bucket.
If you live in a wildfire-prone area, you know the constant worry. A new program from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety is expanding to help homeowners fight back, and it might just change the game for property insurance.
Connecticut is thinking about a new 5% surcharge on insurance for fossil fuel companies to pay for climate-proofing towns. It sounds good, but with insurance and utility costs already soaring, is this the right move? Let's break it down.
Florida's My Safe Florida Home program offers grants to storm-proof your home, and it's wildly popular. But critics are sounding the alarm, calling it a wasteful giveaway with some major problems. Let's look at what's really going on.
Kentucky just launched a $5 million grant program to help homeowners build stronger, more resilient roofs. Find out what the "Strengthen Kentucky" initiative is all about and how it could help you save money and protect your home.
We've all gotten serious about cybersecurity, but a new report shows a massive blind spot. Physical risks like water shortages and fire are quietly becoming the biggest threats to business resilience, and most leaders don't even see it coming.
A massive winter storm is putting nearly half the US on alert. Let's talk about what you can do right now to protect your home, prevent damage, and make sure your insurance has your back if the worst happens.