Can drones help drought-stricken states combat wildfires more effectively?
The Oregon Department of Forestry will deploy at least one drone in the fight against wildfires this summer as part of a trial program.
Read MoreMonthly Archives: June 2014
Millennials, facing tough economy and student debt, search for smaller houses
With demand for both high value homes and affordable houses on the rise, insurance carriers need to be able to accurately calculate replacement cost values for any type and size residential property.
Read MoreDual tornadoes destroy more than half the structures in Nebraska town
On June 16, two tornadoes ripped through rural Stanton County, causing several deaths and extensive damage to residential, commercial and farm & ranch properties.
Read MoreWildfire risk to remain elevated in California throughout the summer
More states release warnings about hurricane season
Officials in Massachusetts and Virginia are raising awareness about widespread weather risks that escalate in the spring and summer.
Read MoreHail season is underway and the claims are piling up already
More than $100 million in insurance claims have been filed in connection with a hail storm that hit southern Colorado in late May
Read MoreCan high demand for housing affect replacement costs?
For properties of all kinds, it is important to distinguish between the sales price—what a consumer pays to buy the property—and the replacement cost valuation—what it would cost to replace the structure.
Read MoreProperty damage from extreme weather events expected to increase
Last year, researchers at Stanford University released a study that examines the outlook for extreme weather affecting the United States.
Read MoreWeb-based services provide value to companies in multiple industries
A recent survey of more than 500 U.S. companies administered by Microsoft revealed that firms increasingly see value in using cloud-based services in their daily operations.
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