Resilient construction presents a major business opportunity for contractors over the next few years. Here’s what they need to know about this building technique and how their risk managers and insurers can help.
The threat of wildfire destruction is expanding at a rapid rate due to climate change. Defensible space, wildfire resistant construction and resilience programs are three areas of focus pointed out by CNA loss prevention specialist Steve Hernandez.
Better data analytics is enabling a number of new parametric insurance solutions from a product to cover losses caused by an active assailant to ways to manage supply chain risk.
Climate change and an unwillingness on the part of owners and regulators to face up to infrastructure risks played a deadly role in the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Fla.
Extreme weather conditions — from fluctuating temperatures, to increases in severe storms and hurricanes — all continue to have a lasting impact on businesses worldwide.