Severe Storms and Tornadoes Leave 42 Dead Across Multiple States

Severe road disruption in Steinhatchee, North Florida: fallen tree block the road in vicinity of small community in bad weather

At least 42 people have died following a weekend of severe storms and tornadoes that swept across the Midwest and South, leaving widespread destruction and power outages.

Global Economic Growth Faces Uncertainty Amid Trade Restrictions

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Economic growth projections worldwide are showing signs of slowing, with trade restrictions and shifting policies contributing to an uncertain outlook.

Key Takeaways from the Verisk Property Estimating Solutions Quarterly Property Report (Q4 2024)

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The final quarter of 2024 brought significant shifts in property insurance trends, highlighting the evolving nature of catastrophic risks, rising reconstruction costs, and labor-market challenges.