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The Growing Cost of Hail Means Insurers Need More Than Historical Claims Data

Hail has long been treated as a difficult but familiar weather peril. It arrives quickly, damages...

Hail is shifting south, and Australia's insurers need to pay attention

A landmark study published this week in Nature Climate Change confirms what the insurance sector...

EmbargoPlus Wins 5-Star Insurance Innovator Award for 2025

We’re proud to share that Early Warning Network has been named a winner in Insurance Business’...

4 Data-Driven Strategies Insurers Should Use for Hail Preparedness

When severe hailstorms strike, the difference between a costly, reactive claims scramble and a...

NSW Prepares for a Multi-Day Coastal Low Threat

The New South Wales east coast is bracing for an extraordinary weather system this week, as...

Empowering Underwriters with Precision Weather Intelligence

These days, insurance underwriting demands more than traditional data and reactive strategies....

Western Queensland Flooding is a Disaster of Unprecedented Scale

The heart of outback Queensland is experiencing a once-in-a-generation flood disaster that is...

How Technology and Climate Data Are Shaping Disaster Resilience: Key Insights from Climate Action Week Sydney

Last week, Early Warning Network and FloodMapp hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion at...

Northern Queensland Floods: A Record-Breaking Crisis and the Road Ahead

The start of 2025 has brought unprecedented challenges to North Queensland, with Townsville and...

Victoria’s 2022 Floods: Lessons Learned and the Path Forward

In October 2022, Victoria experienced one of the most devastating flood events in its recorded...

Rising Costs and Risks: How Climatics Can Support Banks and Insurers in a Climate-Impacted Future

In recent years, balancing climate change and financial stability has propelled banks and...

Coastal Property Owners & Soaring Insurance Costs

Recent news from ABC Australia highlights the increasing impact of extreme weather events on...

Safeguarding Your Business Against Severe Weather

Severe weather events are increasingly frequent and severe, posing significant challenges to...

Heavy rain and flooding lashes southern and central Queensland; more on the way today

Over the past 24 hours, central and southern parts of Queensland have experienced widespread,...

Premiums Pressured by Seven Billion Dollars in Insured Losses

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has expressed concerns about the escalating costs of...

Insurance Council declares Newcastle hailstorm a Significant Event

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared a Significant Event for the Hunter and...