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An onslaught of four natural disasters $5.3 billion of insured losses across Canada in just two months — more than any other summer on record.

A member of a homeowners association explained the higher cost, lower coverage plan it now has, and supported Consumer Watchdog's advocacy.

Consumer Watchdog officials, in remarks before and during a hearing of the Assembly's Insurance Committee, stressed requiring insurers to provide standard policies to homeowners who fireproof their property, countering Commissioner Ricardo Lara's proposed deal with insurers promising more coverage in wildfire distressed areas.

California ordered home insurers to maintain coverage during the next year for 750,000 customers in four counties ravaged by wildfires that are still burning east of Los Angeles.

Central Europe's insured flood losses will likely be €2 billion ($2.2 billion) to €3 billion, Global reinsurance broker Gallagher Re estimates.

To improve future performance the industry must sharpen its ability to successfully navigate trends.

The increased use of solar energy also creates some new risks that could affect coverage according to a new report from Allianz.

Panelists in Send's most recent webinar highlight the importance of high-quality data in climate risk assessment.

An increase in wildfire risk has led to a decrease in insurance options as insurers are dropping coverage in these areas.

Andrew Mais, who also serves as president of the state insurance regulators group, acts on recent floods in his state.