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Flooding is the nation’s most frequent and expensive natural disaster, affecting property owners from coastal cities to inland towns alike. Even a few inches of water can cause catastrophic damage, disrupt operations, and leave homeowners and business owners facing massive repair expenses. To learn more about Flood Insurance and new products reshaping the marketplace, we spoke with Brad Turner, Vice President, National Product…

Key Takeaways: Homeowners are increasingly seeking coverage from the Excess & Surplus (E&S) Residential Property Insurance market. According to the 2025 midyear report from the Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA), this market has grown by 25% year-over-year, highlighting its importance in a changing environment. Catastrophic (CAT) weather events are driving the demand for E&S solutions. The National Oceanic…

With only 4% of U.S. homeowners carrying flood insurance, brokers have a crucial opportunity to help close the coverage gap and better protect their clients. In our recent Residential Property webinar, Brad Turner, Vice President, National Product Manager, Flood, Morehead City, NC, highlighted the staggering economic impact of flood events and emphasized the urgent need for greater education and awareness…

From rising sea levels to intensifying hurricanes and convective storms, the frequency and severity of flood and wind exposures are increasing, placing significant strain on standard Homeowners\' Insurance markets. As traditional carriers continue to limit coverage, there is a growing demand for Excess and Surplus (E&S) solutions for Residential Property. Join our expert-led webinar for insights into: Recent trends in…

Inside This Article: Many communities throughout the central United States were submerged after historic rainfall led to life-threatening flash floods. The Ohio River reached its highest crest since 1997, flooding storefronts in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Many homeowners do not have insurance coverage for flood damage because it is excluded under standard Homeowners Insurance policies. Private Flood Insurance policies can…

As communities across the Southeast recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, they now face another storm: Hurricane Milton. “The circumstances are tragic,” said Rick Sforzo, Senior Director, Claims Services, Burns & Wilcox, Atlanta, Georgia. “Our thoughts and prayers are going out to everyone there affected by these storms, and certainly those that have been affected by the multiple…

As flooding risks continue to grow across the U.S. and beyond, finding the right Flood Insurance policy is essential for property owners. To learn more about Flood Insurance, we spoke with Brad Turner, Vice President, National Product Manager, Flood, Burns & Wilcox, Morehead City, North Carolina. What are some of today\'s greatest risks regarding Flood Insurance? B.T.: The lack of…

Communities from Florida to the Northeast are recovering from the effects of Hurricane Debby, which brought flooding rain and multiple tornadoes from Florida to the Northeast. Earlier this year, forecasts predicted an above average, or even record-breaking number of storms in 2024, due in part to unusually high ocean temperatures and the effects of La Niña, NBC News reported. For…

As we move into the remainder of 2024, the Flood Insurance market is awash with excess capacity and is seeing stabilized reinsurance rates—based in part on a modest 2023 storm season. This is a different story from this time a year ago when reinsurance rates had increased by up to and more than 50 percent. While rates have largely been…

During this webinar, we joined our award-winning Flood Practice Group and expert panel for a look into the current state of the flood market along with strategies for success as brokers navigate the current environment. Watch now below. https://vimeo.com/942127721/48a12ed6c8  

A growing number of homes covered by the National Flood Insurance Program are experiencing severe and repetitive flood losses, according to data from the Natural Resources Defense Council. The number of homes categorized as severe repetitive loss properties — meaning they have either had four or more separate building or contents claims of over $5,000, or two or more separate…

The marketplace for private Flood Insurance has continued to grow in the months since a new flood-risk rating system went into effect for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies. A recent report from AM Best shows that 11 new private Flood Insurance carriers entered the market between 2021 and 2022, and a total of 151 new providers have started offering…