NOAA Predicts ‘Above-Normal’ 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
This year’s hurricane season, which started on June 1, has a 60% chance of above-normal activity, with 13 to 19 named storms expected.
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How Coastal Habitats Can Reduce Flood Losses and Create More Resilient Communities
Coral reefs, mangroves, salt marshes and seagrass meadows can significantly reduce flood losses in coastal areas, according to a Swiss Re Institute analysis of data.
6 Ways to Protect Buildings from Severe Convective Storms
As insurers increase their underwriting restrictions to limit storm exposures, risk mitigation is becoming more important than ever for commercial insureds.
‘Above-Average’ Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted
Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane researchers are predicting 17 named storms during the Atlantic hurricane season.
5 High-Net Worth Market Trends to Watch in 2025
For agents and brokers serving high-net worth clients, 2025 will be about more than just managing policies—the evolving market demands adaptability and a forward-looking perspective.
Lessons From Helene and Milton: Insurance and Preparedness—Part 1
Hurricanes Helene and Milton made it clear that hurricanes, storms and floods can happen anywhere and anytime and are not limited to the coast.
Hurricane Helene Devastates Southeast, Exposing Flood Insurance Gap
The disaster highlights just how alarmingly low flood insurance coverage is among Americans, particularly in areas that are farther from the coast.
3 Tips Agents Can Offer Clients to Protect Their Property From Flooding
As the climate changes, independent agents play a major role in educating their clients on the need to purchase flood insurance, as well as providing advice to them on the steps to take to protect their property.
7 Big ‘I’ Resources to Make the Most Of Your Website and Online Presence
Maintaining, improving and enhancing your website can feel like a full-time job for independent agents, who already wear many hats in their businesses. That’s why the Big “I” has an array of resources to help.
In-Force Flood Insurance Declines as More Move to Risky Areas
As thousands more people move in rather than out of fire- and flood-prone areas, independent agents have an opportunity to counter the decline in flood insurance coverage.
