‘Nothing’s Predictable’: Extreme Weather Is Ruining Farmers’ Crops, and Their Finances
Co-published with Grist. Natural disasters hit farmers with a $22 billion bill last year. Only half of that was covered by insurance.
In Wildfire-Prone Areas, Homeowners Are Learning They’re Uninsurable
Co-published with Grist. Wildfires cause billions in home damage every year. Now, insurers no longer want to take on the risk.
What Happens When America’s Flood Insurance Market Goes Underwater?
Co-published with Grist. More homeowners than ever need flood insurance. Fewer than ever can afford it.
As Climate Risks Mount, the Insurance Safety Net Is Collapsing
Co-published with Grist. Natural disasters now cost the U.S. insurance industry $100 billion a year. What happens when no one wants to pick up the tab?