As hurricanes get more severe, how do insurers calculate risk?

Jul 4, 2023
Risks and costs are rising, largely due to climate change, but where the risk hits is key, a veteran "catastrophe modeler" says.
A home in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, that was destroyed by Hurricane Ian. "Hurricanes are like real estate," catastrophe modeler Karen Clark says. What matters is "location, location, location."
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Some auto insurers offer discounts as COVID-19 curtails driving

Apr 7, 2020
The calculation is that fewer cars on the road result in fewer accidents, and savings on insurance payouts.
Driving is down 35% to 50% across the country, meaning fewer crashes, Allstate CEO Tom Wilson says.
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For Allstate CEO, the insurance business is all about the severe weather

According to Allstate's Tom Wilson, the weather is getting worse — and it can be see in the damage costs.
Tom Wilson, Allstate's CEO and chairman.
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Allstate wants to protect your washing machine, too?

Nov 29, 2016
The Insurance giant is betting on the warranty business.
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