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Why insurance companies are pulling out of California and Florida, and how to fix some of the underlying problems

Written by Melanie Gall, Assistant Professor and Co-Director, Center for Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Watts College, Arizona State University

Wildfires can destroy hundreds of homes within hours.PH2(AW/SW) Michael J. Pusnik, Jr / Navy Visual News Service / AFP via Getty Images

When the nation’s No. 1 and No. 4 property and casualty insurance companies – State Farm and Allstate – confirmed that they would stop issuing new home insurance policies in California, it may...

Solana Crash Explained: Key Reasons Behind the Dip and What’s Next
SourceSolana has been going through some major ups and downs lately. One moment, it is soaring to new heights while in anot…
Franchise vs. Independent Business: Which Path Is Right for You?
Starting a business is one of the most significant decisions you'll make on your entrepreneurial journey. Two primary paths…
Why More Businesses Are Rewriting Their Terms: The Quiet Shift Toward Shorter Payment Cycles
Credit: jcomp Via Freepik It doesn’t always start with a red flag. Sometimes, it’s just a missed payment. Then another. Th…
Trump has flagged 200% tariffs on Australian pharmaceuticals. What do we produce here, and what’s at risk?
Tanya Dol/ShutterstockUS President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Australia’s pharmaceutical exports to the U…
Defence spending is like insurance – how will NZ pay the higher premiums?
Getty ImagesDefence spending is like insurance – you have to pay for it but you hope you never have to use it. And the …
What Business Leaders Get Wrong About Tech Hiring
For most executives, hiring technical talent looks deceptively simple. You define the role, post a job, screen applicants, …

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

How Sydney Drone Photography Transforms the Way Properties Are Marketed
Key Highlights Drone photography provides stunning aerial perspectives, showcasing properties in a way that traditional photography cannot match. This innovative technology allows real estate agents to highlight property features, surrounding amenities, and…

Freshworks Welcomes Jason Loomis as Chief Information Security Officer
Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH), a software company empowering the people who power business, today announced the appointment of Jason Loomis as Chief Information Security Officer. With this appointment, the company…
Why rents, not property prices, are best to assess housing supply and need-driven demand
If property prices are rising, it is commonly assumed we must be facing a shortage of supply relative to demand. So if we’re ever going to reduce housing affordability problems…
The shocking truth about insurance. We pick bad policies even with good information
Even with a simple choice between an obviously good product and an obviously bad one, many people choose wrong.ShutterstockThe Financial Services Royal Commission has highlighted the astonishment and anger of…

How to ensure your manufacturing business survives international tariff turmoil

Optimising your operations in FY2026 will help you combat the challenges of a volatile trading environment. Up, down, in out…Since the commence...

Why Apptio is Enhancing Visibility into AI and Hybrid Cloud

AI investments have become a strategic priority for business with the mindset that if you're not using AI, you're falling behind. But according to...

Beyond borders: Building a scalable strategy for international hiring

For many Australian businesses, growth increasingly depends on thinking beyond local borders. As wage pressures rise, and specialised talent pool...

The Next Generation of Maritime Sustainable Solutions

As organizations globally seek innovative ways to improve sustainability and their impact on Earth, the American Waterways Operators (AWO), a lead...

Demand for Home Batteries surges as Federal Rebate Kicks In

A leading provider of energy solutions VoltX Energy has seen a 400% increase in demand for home batteries in the past three weeks as people put d...

Why Sport Remains the Safest Bet in an Uncertain World

When Rome was in crisis, its leaders did not retreat to the Senate. They went to the circus. To the chariot races. To the gladiators. Sport was no...