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$38B Blizzard: Historic Snowstorm Triggers Property, Liability Risks
Inside This Article: Heavy snowfall, wind, and ice from a major Northeast blizzard in February is expected to cost up to $38 billion, including costly residential damage claims. Ice dams, roof collapse, and slippery walkways are among the risks homeowners face after severe winter storms. Damage related to blizzards is typically covered under Residential Property Insurance, though policies may…
Flood Insurance Market Overview: Rising Risks, New app and Expanding Opportunities
Key Takeaways Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, with an estimated 83% of flood losses uninsured. Recurring NFIP disruptions create operational challenges and reinforce the need to evaluate private Flood Insurance alternatives. Private market capacity across Primary and Excess Flood Insurance has expanded, offering higher limits and greater structural flexibility. Parametric Flood solutions provide liquidity tied…
Video: Parametric Flood Insurance
Parametric solutions are expanding how Flood risk can be structured and transferred. In this clip from our recent Flood Insurance webinar, Bessie Schwarz, Co-Founder and CEO, Floodbase, explains how data-driven triggers and event-based coverage can deliver predefined payouts following qualifying Flood events. https://vimeo.com/1164738555/237a23950b?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Video: Flood Market Opportunities
Capacity shifts and pricing adjustments are creating new opportunities in the Flood Insurance market. In this clip from our recent Flood Insurance webinar, Brad Turner, Vice President, National Product Manager, Flood, app & Wilcox, Morehead City, North Carolina, outlines where brokers and agents can find competitive terms, expanded limits, and strategic placement options for challenging Flood risks. https://vimeo.com/1164740837/3c1533818d?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Video: Flood Insurance Modeling Enhancements
Advanced modeling tools are bringing greater precision to Flood Insurance underwriting. In this clip from our recent Flood Insurance webinar, Jacob Martin, Underwriting Director, Flood, app & Wilcox, Charlotte, North Carolina, explains how enhanced analytics support more accurate risk selection, improved pricing, and stronger coverage solutions for complex Flood exposures. https://vimeo.com/1164742228/925f06607e?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Webinar: Flood Insurance – Primary, Excess & Parametric Options
Flooding poses a significant risk for residential and commercial properties, even outside designated flood zones. With recurring National Flood Insurance Program disruptions, private Flood Insurance solutions are more important than ever. Now available on demand, this webinar features experts from the app & Wilcox Flood Practice Group and Floodbase, the leading AI platform for monitoring and insuring Flood risk, as they examine Primary, Excess,…
P&C Report: 2026 Forecast
Key Takeaways The E&S P&C market is in a strong position, supported by disciplined underwriting and strong carrier appetite. The E&S marketplace has recorded 14 consecutive years of premium growth, with Casualty lines representing the majority of direct premiums written. Social inflation, nuclear verdicts, and litigation funding continue to influence underwriting and pricing decisions, while tort reform in select states is beginning to…
Video: 2026 Personal Insurance Outlook
After a year of record-setting wildfires and an unusually quiet wind and hurricane season, Bill Gatewood, Executive Vice President, Personal Insurance, app & Wilcox, shares why Personal Insurance may be shifting back to a more “traditional” pattern. Watch this Personal Insurance Outlook from our recent Eye on 2026 P&C webinar. https://vimeo.com/1152984369/3226c59216?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Ask the Expert Q&A: Flood Insurance
Flooding is the nation’s most frequent and expensive natural disaster, affecting property owners from coastal cities to inland towns alike. Even a few inches of water can cause catastrophic damage, disrupt operations, and leave homeowners and business owners facing massive repair expenses. To learn more about Flood Insurance and new products reshaping the marketplace, we spoke with Brad Turner, Vice President, National Product…
$22K Loss: Water Main Break Damages Home, Exposes Insurance Gap
Inside This Article: A homeowner in Oklahoma City incurred $22,000 in damages after a water main break flooded her basement. The owner had no coverage for the damage under her Homeowners Insurance policy and could not get assistance from the city. Many standard Homeowners Insurance policies exclude water damage from sources outside of the home, such as water main…
Residential Property Insurance Outlook: Navigating Flood & Wind Risks
Key Takeaways: Homeowners are increasingly seeking coverage from the Excess & Surplus (E&S) Residential Property Insurance market. According to the 2025 midyear report from the Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA), this market has grown by 25% year-over-year, highlighting its importance in a changing environment. Catastrophic (CAT) weather events are driving the demand for E&S solutions. The National Oceanic…
Video: Flood Insurance Market Updates
With only 4% of U.S. homeowners carrying flood insurance, brokers have a crucial opportunity to help close the coverage gap and better protect their clients. In our recent Residential Property webinar, Brad Turner, Vice President, National Product Manager, Flood, Morehead City, NC, highlighted the staggering economic impact of flood events and emphasized the urgent need for greater education and awareness…
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