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As experts tally losses from the record-breaking 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which brought a total of 18 named storms and the earliest Category 5 hurricane to date, some estimates suggest that its total damages and economic losses could reach $500 billion. The unprecedented season included five hurricanes that made U.S. landfall, with estimated losses between $25.5 billion and $68.5 billion,…

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…

It has been a devastating wildfire season across the western United States. Fast-moving blazes have forced thousands of people to evacuate, destroyed homes and scorched millions of acres of land. In other parts of the country, catastrophic flooding has ravaged homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Extreme heat, tornadoes and hurricanes also remain serious threats. In our Extreme Weather and CAT Insurance webinar,…

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…

Some businesses in Houston, Texas, were still struggling to get back up and running as of mid-July after Hurricane Beryl left many with prolonged power and internet outages, in addition to wind- and water-related property damage. Data from CoreLogic indicates that insured properties and businesses in Harris County could face between $210 million and $600 million in damages from the…

During this webinar, our own Jacob Martin broke down the different types of modeling utilized in the Flood Insurance Market. Watch a highlight from the discussion below. https://vimeo.com/944130158/461a0a7f4a

During this webinar, our own Justin Pressly provided insights regarding the value of Flood Insurance. Watch a highlight from the discussion below. https://vimeo.com/944130593/cc7305f930

During this webinar, our own Sylvia Ornelas provided updates on opportunities within the Flood Insurance Industry. Watch a highlight from the discussion below. https://vimeo.com/944128988/506cc88005

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…