Ocean Damage Nearly Doubles the Cost of Climate Change

Rubble dominates the seafloor on a small part of a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Even on a healthy reef some areas are always recovering from some natural disturbance.

The research marks the first time an assessment of the social cost of carbon has formally included ocean-related losses.

Los Angeles Fire Department Establishes First Full-Time Paid Wildland Hand Crew

William Riley looks down to the brush fire at Sepulveda Basin on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Los Angeles, Calif. The fire started out earlier in the afternoon and has caused to burn 50 acres of land.(Photo by Kevin Lendio)

Known as Crew 4, the unit is the department’s first full-time paid wildland hand crew, created in response to increasingly destructive wildfire activity in Southern California.

How To Prepare Southern Homeowners for Winter Storms

Young man walking by car in driveway in neighborhood with snow covered ground during blizzard white storm, snowflakes falling in Virginia suburbs, single family homes to check mail in mailbox

Winter storms in the South are becoming more frequent and severe, exposing vulnerabilities in homes that Southern builders never designed for prolonged freezing temperatures. For insurance professionals, these events highlight a critical opportunity — helping clients understand where risks exist and how proactive preparation can prevent avoidable claims. Mercury Insurance offers these tips to homeowners… Continue reading How To Prepare Southern Homeowners for Winter Storms

Polly to Unveil AI-Powered Insurance Platform at the 2026 NADA Show

Insurance has become one of the most influential — and least controlled — parts of the automotive sales process. At the 2026 NADA Show, Polly plans to change that. Polly, an embedded insurance platform built specifically for automotive dealerships, announced a major expansion of its technology ahead of the event. The enhanced platform introduces three… Continue reading Polly to Unveil AI-Powered Insurance Platform at the 2026 NADA Show