Resilience & Sustainability

Even one slip and fall because of winter weather can lead to a big increase in workers' comp premiums, so it's crucial to be prepared.

This article is the second in a series on how the evolution of catastrophe models provides a foundation for much-needed innovation in insurance.

Severe solar storms known as a Carrington Event would cause trillions of dollars of damage -- and the next event is overdue.

The repair and rebuilding costs will rock businesses and homeowners because deductibles are so high that few have coverage for earthquakes.

Engineers can help insurers spot pitfalls and mitigate the risks of CPVC systems before issuing a policy and inviting disaster.

Insurers can't do their job if they're told the game is football -- then it becomes lacrosse. Policyholders lose, too.

If the federal insurance statute is not extended, the availability of terrorism insurance would be greatly reduced in areas with the most need, such as central business districts. 

Everyone must evacuate at once. The danger zone is currently 50 miles in radius. You can't get a cell signal. What about your wife? Your kids? Your staff? What if? What now? What next?