Property and Casualty Insurance

Insurance and Climate Change: How Increasing Risks Are Driving Up Rates

Here are the reasons behind the skyrocketing premiums and the implications for the future of insurance due to climate change. The New Normal in Nature Is Dangerous First, let us address the obvious: the earth is changing. Fast. Seasons for wildfires are longer. Areas affected by flooding are growing. Every year, heatwaves set new records. …

Why, despite driving the same vehicle, your auto insurance is more expensive than your friend’s

You are not alone if you have ever wondered, “What the heck am I paying for?” as you opened your renewal letter. The cost of auto insurance is actually more individualized than most people realize. It is about you, not simply your vehicle. Even though it may seem unfair, that is how insurance calculates risk. …