Jonathan Fairman PhD – Senior Scientist, Meteorology Understanding the National Hurricane Center’s cone of uncertainty As of June 15, the 2020 hurricane season has already been an eventful one with three named storms, all of which impacted the...
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Tropical Storm Arthur provided an early springboard into the Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1. Early forecasts are predicting 2020 to be an above-average season. The Tropical Meteorology Project at Colorado State University (CSU) is...
As industry and consumer trends react to climate change, your underwriters may see a new generation of roofing materials pop up on their aerial imagery (using solutions like IRIS from Athenium Analytics). Depending on your regional locations and coverage areas, the...
During the overnight hours of March 2-3, 2020, the greater Nashville, Tenn., area was struck with multiple tornadoes, including an EF3 that stretched over 50 miles in length and a rare EF4 with wind speeds in excess of 175 mph in nearby Putnam County. These tornadoes...
When winter weather insurance claims start arriving, your adjusters need to verify and settle them quickly. Here are the top 7 winter weather terms your team may encounter this winter and what they mean for your policyholders. 1. Snow vs. freezing rain vs. sleet Snow...