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Climate change is altering the frequency and severity of natural disasters, along with the associated structural damage costs. Given this trend, understanding the property insurance landscape is more important than ever to homeowners, potential buyers and coverage providers. CoreLogic’s blog provides expert advice on navigating the property insurance landscape, including data to help homeowners, property buyers, insures and appraisers make the most informed decisions. Read previous CoreLogic blog posts on property insurance.
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August 30, 2023

The Value of Wildfire Simulations in Enterprise Risk Management

Enterprise risk assessment and management depends on having a comprehensive view of wildfire hazard.

July 14, 2023

Will Repeated Exposure to Natural Disasters Further Affect Homeowne...

How does climate change affect the insurance industry? Legislative requirements have created a difficult dynamic for insurers with the potential for repeated catastrophe loss.

March 29, 2023

March 24 EF-4 Tornado in Mississippi

CoreLogic estimates over 4,100 homes were within the path of the tornado that hit Mississippi on March 24, 2023.

March 24, 2023

A Rare Los Angeles Tornado and Near Hurricane-Force Winds in San Fr...

CoreLogic Weather Verification Services captured wind and tornado footprints from the severe weather system in California.

March 21, 2023

M6.8 Earthquake Near the Coast of Ecuador

CoreLogic estimates that insurable losses from the Ecuador earthquake will be up to $600 million.

December 16, 2022

Dec. 13 – 15 US Winter Storm: Blizzard Conditions and Tornadoes

A nationwide winter storm brought blizzard conditions to the Northern Plains/Upper Midwest and spawned tornadoes across the Southeast from Texas to Florida.

October 21, 2022

HELOC Loans May Be the Next Threat for Mortgage Fraud

CoreLogic estimates that one in 131 mortgage applications had indications of fraud in the second quarter of 2022, and HELOC loans seem to be an increasing concern.

September 26, 2022

Without Strategies for Resilience, Intensifying Storms Are Poised t...

With 31 million homes at risk of wind damage and 7.5 million facing surge damage — which are the two main causes of loss from these storms according to CoreLogic data— it is important to understand overall property risk to minimize damage and accelerate recovery.

February 2, 2022

Overcoming Confirmation Bias in the Insurance Industry

CoreLogic released its 2022 Leadership in Insurance Survey, which asked executives in the property and casualty insurance industry how they see the pace at which executing business transformation initiatives is happening in response to significant shifts in the risk landscape.

November 29, 2021

Three Ways Property Underwriting Risk Assessment Has Changed in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic proved to be a major catalyst for change within the insurance industry. CoreLogic leads the pack with some of the best and most comprehensive reconstruction costs and prefill data.

September 10, 2021

5 Things to Look for In an Aerial Measurement Tool

Choosing the right aerial measurement tool can make the difference between profit and loss — as well as win opportunities to help families restore their homes.

September 9, 2021

6 Essential Qualities in Underwriting Construction Cost Data

As climate change continues to increase the severity and frequency of natural catastrophe events, it is more important than ever for insurers to make sure that the properties in their portfolio are insured to value.