Climate change

With the right tech, agents can deliver more value more quickly.

In other news: Chubb appoints climate tech leaders.

Deloitte announced the launch of GreenLight Solution, an enterprise decarbonization Software as a Service (SaaS) solution.

Senator Bryan Hughes, a Republican, sent letters to major insurers, including Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co., Progressive Corp., and Allstate Corp., with questions about proposals related to the energy industry, according to a copy seen by Bloomberg News.

First Street estimates that 13.4 million US properties that aren't currently vulnerable to tropical cyclones likely will be in 30 years' time.

Using machine learning technology, the solution analyzes property features and flood risk information.

Insurance companies have an opportunity to be at the forefront of climate change mitigation.

Rising repair costs and lack of insurance education contribute to coverage gaps.

Backers of Chicago-based Buoyant include the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, Bank of America Corp., Xcel Energy Inc. and the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer, according to a statement.

Digital capabilities like mobile insurance and parametric insurance can lend swift aid to vulnerable households during a Nat Cat event.