ICAT Blog
May 28, 2019 | Hurricane | ICAT leadership | Reinsurance
A 'perfect storm' for reinsurance?
Loss creep from hurricanes in 2017 and 2018 has kept billions of dollars' worth of capital from being redeployed, says Gregory Butler, ICAT President and CEO during an interview with Reactions.
May 07, 2019 | Hurricane
2019 Hurricane Season Predictions
After two active hurricane seasons in 2017 and 2018 with historical storm damage, this season's predictions have a lot of people wondering what will happen this year.
December 04, 2018 | Earthquake
Becoming Earthquake Proof
Earthquakes can happen at any time and when you least expect it. Here are some tips to get your home or business earthquake ready.
October 11, 2018 | Earthquake
Earthquake Preparedness: Before, During and After
Earthquakes can occur without warning and can strike at any time. Luckily, with education, you can prepare for the uncertainty and know what to do before, during and after an earthquake.
September 12, 2018
Emergency and Safety Resources for the Southeast
To help with those who may be impacted by the hurricane season in the Southeast, here’s a list of resources to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones. Please stay safe before, during, or after a storm.
September 10, 2018 | Hurricane
The Anatomy of a Hurricane
What makes a hurricane? When the ingredients needed to make a hurricane come together perfectly, the end result can be intense storms capable of causing immense destruction in their paths.
August 22, 2018 | Hurricane
Preparing for Hurricane Florence’s Impact
Hurricane Florence, a Category 4 storm with peak winds of 130 mph, is forecasted to make landfall along the Carolinas Friday evening.
May 23, 2018 | Earthquake | Hurricane
Most Expensive Climate Disasters of 2017
2017 was a substantial year for climate disasters. In fact, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), last year was the most expensive year on record for natural climate disasters. Between 16 major disasters...
April 13, 2018 | Hurricane
Hurricane Readiness in 5 steps. Get ready. Be set. Stay afloat.
Hurricanes can be strong, destructive forces with devastating impact. The best chance of keeping you and your customers safe during a storm is knowing what you're up against and taking the necessary measures to protect what matters most.
April 13, 2018 | Earthquake
Know Your Earthquake Risk and Be Prepared
Earthquakes occur without warning and can affect a wide area of people, structures and natural landscapes within seconds, making them difficult—yet not impossible—to prepare for. Though half of the world’s population lives near active faults, large-scale earthquakes are so infrequent that many don’t understand or realize the importance of assessing their risk.