2015 Winter Storm News
Significant Winter Insured Losses Don’t Match Last Year’s: Munich Re
Now that the U.S. is finally emerging from the winter of 2014/2015, the economic and insurance costs are becoming clear. The numbers are substantial, but they're not as bad as the previous winter. ...
New England Mega-Storm Claims Are Risky For Regional Insurers: A.M. Best
As New England confronts record snowfall and the risks that come with it, an open question remains whether property/casualty insurance carriers who do the bulk of their business in the region can ...
Boston’s Rapid Winter Snowfall Edges Close to Record High
Boston has had more snow this year than Fairbanks, Alaska, which is 23.3 inches below normal for this time of year at 29.7. It outstrips Fargo, North Dakota, with 15 inches. Although, things could be ...
Aon Plc: U.S. Northeast Blizzard Left $500M in Economic Losses Behind
The Northeast U.S., including New York and Massachusetts, sustained at least $500 million in economic losses last month when a winter storm ripped through the region, Aon Plc said. The blizzard from ...
Chicago Winter Storm Stalls Air Traffic and Advances to the Northeast
A winter storm shutting down air traffic in Chicago and threatening the city with blizzard conditions will drop snow on the eastern U.S., including New York, during the Monday morning commute. Winds ...
Post-Blizzard, Costs Are Mounting as New England Digs Out
Millions in the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday started digging out from a powerful blizzard that dumped up to 3 feet of snow and led to coastal flooding around parts the region, while largely bypassing ...