U.S.
Conflicting Dam Federal Policies May Lead to Pricier Flood Insurance, Higher Risk
Conflicting federal policies may force thousands of residents in flood-prone areas to pay more for flood insurance or be left unaware of danger posed by dams built upstream from their homes and ...
2024 U.S. Weather Disasters Stack Up
The U.S. has sustained 395 weather and climate disasters since 1980 where overall damages/costs reached or exceeded $1 billion (including CPI adjustment to 2024). According to the National Centers ...
Inaccurate Reports Involving Child Passenger Injuries Could Impact Crash Safety Strategies
A new study has found discrepancies between crash reports and hospital data might paint an incomplete or inaccurate picture of how crashes impact the safety of child passengers, according to ...
OMAC Is Hull Carrier for Sunken Yacht in Sicily
Yacht insurance provider OMAC is the carrier on the hull for the Bayesian, a 56-meter-long (184-ft) sailboat, that was hit by a ferocious storm earlier this month, sinking off the northern coast of ...
Study Finds Climate Reporting Insufficient, Suggests Expansion
Climate reporting standards are insufficient and must be expanded, according experts at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, University of Oxford. Researchers say current climate ...
Study of Flooded EV Batteries Raises Safety Questions
An examination of electric vehicles damaged by Florida floods raises questions about the "stranded energy" contained within their batteries, according to researchers at the Idaho National Laboratory. ...
BMW to Recall More Than 720,000 Vehicles Due to Water Pump Issue
BMW is recalling more than 720,000 vehicles due to an issue with the water pump's electrical connector that could potentially lead to a fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said ...
Tech Surpasses Price as Driver of Policy Selection for Weather-Related Coverage
Consumers prioritize comprehensive coverage and technological capabilities over cost, so much so, that they are willing to switch providers or pay higher premiums for better claims experiences during ...