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Thousands of US Communities Forgo Federal Flood Insurance | Insurify

Catastrophic inland flooding in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee has made headlines across the country in recent months. Severe flooding in areas not typically associated with flood problems may have Americans wondering if they should buy federal flood insurance. But National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) coverage may not be

Severe Flood Risk Threatens Over One-Third of Global Population, Report Finds | Insurify

Recent hurricanes Helene and Milton poured trillions of gallons of rainwater across multiple states, causing catastrophic flooding. But the problem of increasingly elevated flood risk isn’t unique to the U.S. Changing weather patterns, population movement, and other factors affecting inland and coastal waters expose 3 in 10 people

Milton Lands Among Top 10 Costliest Hurricanes for Insured Losses | Insurify

Hurricane Milton could end up among the top 10 most expensive storms for insurers in the last 124 years, according to Moody’s RMS Event Response. Moody’s estimates Hurricane Milton’s total private market loss will total $26 billion, with an outer range of $22 billion to $36 billion.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Pushes to Expand ‘Fortify Homes Program’ After Recent Successes | Insurify

Louisiana has some of the highest home insurance rates in the country, but state leaders want to expand a plan to strengthen homes against storm damage to help some lessen the burden. State Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple wants to provide more funding for Louisiana’s popular Fortify Homes Program next

10 States With the Sharpest 3-Year Increase in Severe Hail | Insurify

Hail is among insurers’ growing list of climate concerns after a record-breaking year for severe weather in 2023. The outlier year, fueled by the shift from La Niña to El Niño, marked a 57% year-over-year increase in major hail, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

10 States Where Tornadoes Increased the Most Over the Past 3 Years | Insurify

Spring 2024 was one of the most active tornado seasons on record, with four tornado outbreaks each causing more than $1 billion in damage.[1] Unusually warm temperatures have fueled more storm systems, which frequently develop into tornadoes.[2] Homeowners in high-risk states have seen premiums rise in response,

Smaller, More Frequent, and Severe Storms Are Growing Threats to Homeowners, Report Finds | Insurify

Hurricanes and wildfires may grab all the headlines, but property damage from smaller, more frequent storms is adding up fast, property insights company CoreLogic found in its 2025 Severe Convective Storm Risk Report. Severe convective storms, or severe thunderstorms, typically include hail, tornadoes, and straight-line winds. And they can