Climate change does not stop being a threat to major cities in the United States. Scientists around the world have already warned that if a series of actions are not taken into account to reduce the burning of fossil fuels by the year 2100, the planet will face a sea â€,â€,level rise between 4.3 and 9.9 meters.

Thousands of Louisianans seeking federally provided travel-trailers may have to wait months longer, FEMA’s top official said Monday. The Federal Emergency Management Administration has identified about 3,000 people who will qualify to get the trailers, Administrator Deanne Criswell said.

The contiguous United States has seen a near-record number of tornadoes spawn this October -- and the reason may stem from an "unusual event" that occurred in the Pacific Ocean.

As the changing climate makes extreme weather more common, more and more people are dealing with damage to their homes and property. That’s what insurance is for, right?

The constant complaints that Miami Beach, Florida’s plans to raise roads in the face of sea rise would flood nearby homes has finally resulted in lawsuits.

The sixth iteration of LexisNexis’s annual ‘Home Trends Report’ paints a troubling picture for the US homeowners’ insurance market, thanks to worsening catastrophic events.

This has been a rough year for homeowners. An ice storm in the Plains states left millions with burst water pipes and without power. California is dealing with a drought that will only create more tinder for its already epic wildfires.

Home insurance costs rise an average of 21% after a lawsuit, according to a new study by ValuePenguin. However, while home insurance rates increase on average after personal liability claims in every state, the amount premiums jump varies by location.

Beginning Monday, insurers can resume the process of canceling or non-renewing coverage for policyholders in southeast Louisiana after the state’s top insurance regulator opted not to extend emergency protections issued ahead of Hurricane Ida.

Despite massively raising prices for homeowners over the past few decades, the 52 property insurance companies serving Florida are bleeding money, regulators and lobbyists said.

Policyholders at odds with their insurers over Hurricane Ida damage claims may now be able to resolve their disputes through a mediation program created by the Louisiana Department of Insurance, a press release states.

Frank Romero hasn’t faced a major flood in years but he nearly lost his home all the same - a victim of substantial insurance premiums for living in a designated risk area.

Santa Barbara County Fire officials are continuing to fight the Alisal Fire in Santa Barbara County. The Alisal Fire is now 41% contained, fire officials reported Friday morning.



Officials attribute the jump in containment to cooperative winds and the hard work of fire crews.

Three homes and two outbuildings have been destroyed by the fire. In total, 439 buildings have been threatened by the Alisal Fire.

1,731 personnel continue to fight the fire’s spread.

Forbes has released its list of the Best Insurance Companies in America for 2022, which examined over 4,200 insurers but named only 90 on its list.

In the continuing saga of what can and cannot be appraised in a property insurance appraisal, the Tenth Circuit, in contrast to many other courts, has ruled appraisers can determine coverage issues.