Severe convective storms are quietly becoming the biggest driver of insurance losses—and most people don’t even realize it.
In this episode, Jon Schneyer of Cotality breaks down why hail, wind, and tornadoes are now outpacing hurricanes, what makes these storms so costly, and why “invisible” damage is a growing problem for property owners and contractors alike.
From the surprising spread of storm risk across the country to the “Chicago anomaly” and the role aging roofs play in claim severity, this conversation dives into what’s really changing—and what the industry needs to do about it.
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