Natural disasters

Even the most-sophisticated scientific models fail to capture all the risk factors or properly account for the increasing impact of climate change.

It's not an unthinkable notion. There have been a handful of attempts at systematically moving populations away from regions severely affected by climate change.

The current LA wildfires have proven costly compared to the previous worst wildfires in U.S. history.

Mark Debus, clinical manager of behavioral health at Sedgwick shares how disasters like the California wildfires affect the mental health of first responders, residents and others involved in the massive loss.

Lithium batteries from Tesla Inc., along with those from other carmakers, have added to the mix of toxic materials requiring specialized removal in the wake of the fires, delaying the fire victims' return to their properties.

Among the top risks cited by executives were cyber incidents, business interruption and the impacts from natural catastrophes.

A round up of announcements and actions by California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and the state's Department of Insurance to assist residents with claims and insurance-related issues.

It's essential for insurers to be ready when disasters strike.

Los Angeles is bracing for critical wildfire conditions again as dry winds scour Southern California.

When residents can finally return to see what's left of their homes, filing a claim and understanding the process could be challenging for many.