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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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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.

September 7, 2021

Get Consistent Estimates with CoreLogic’s SmartScope®

Eliminate the need for searching through a large database of line items when building estimates

August 17, 2021

New Technology Empowers Insurance Adjusters and Reduces Costs

When it comes to property insurance, total losses are not the daily norm for most property field inspectors. Most property insurance claims are small loss claims. Insurers assign most of these small claims to novice adjusters or third-party field inspectors. Sometimes, this can result in errors, ...

June 21, 2021

What is Really Happening with Lumber Pricing?

The Facts Behind the Lumber Shortage The rapid increase of lumber prices has been all over the news throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and everyone seems to have their own explanation of why this trend has been occurring. From increased demand, to the lack of timber, to the Mountain Pine Beetle de...