Hurricanes Milton and Helene showed the problem of insurance and moral hazard. Here’s how to fix it
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Hurricanes Milton and Helene showed the problem of insurance and moral hazard. Here’s how to fix it

A version of this article originally appeared in Quartz’s members-only Weekend Brief newsletter. Quartz members get access to exclusive newsletters and more. Sign up here . Suggested Reading California’s new $20 minimum wage for fast food workers didn’t cost jobs, study says Suggested Reading Hurricane Milton has blown through and the worst is over for

Weather Tech: Innovative solutions that provide predictive analysis to improve risk mitigation

Weather Tech: Innovative solutions that provide predictive analysis to improve risk mitigation

Escalating Hurricane Impact on Construction In recent years, the frequency and intensity of hurricanes in North America have surged dramatically, leading to devastating effects on the construction industry. Major storms such as Hurricane Ida (2021), Hurricane Ian (2022), Hurricane Lee (2023), and Hurricane Helene (2024) have collectively caused billions of dollars in damages and the

The Trap of Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance: Time to Empower Patients

The Trap of Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance: Time to Empower Patients

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Health insurance cost climbing: Why plan prices are higher

Health insurance cost climbing: Why plan prices are higher

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Are The Incidents Depicted In ‘The Bear’ Actually Insurable?

Are The Incidents Depicted In ‘The Bear’ Actually Insurable?

Chris Rhodes is the chief insurance officer at NEXT . getty In discussions with friends who work in the restaurant business, The Bear is one of the most accurate depictions of restaurant culture currently on television. From the energetic pace in the kitchen to the continuous “behind” callouts, every restaurant owner or employee can relate

Homeowners Hit by Helene Are In for an Insurance Claim Shock

Homeowners Hit by Helene Are In for an Insurance Claim Shock

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Can Pet Insurance Ease Your Dog’s Anxiety?
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Can Pet Insurance Ease Your Dog’s Anxiety?

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. Editor’s Note: In The Insurance Sleuth, Jason Metz tracks down answers to your questions about enigmatic insurance topics. Have a question? Send him a message and be sure to choose a fun pseudonym in

5 Things Nearly Everyone Gets Wrong About Their Home Insurance Policy

5 Things Nearly Everyone Gets Wrong About Their Home Insurance Policy

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Without flood insurance, some homeowners may go into foreclosure after a hurricane
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Without flood insurance, some homeowners may go into foreclosure after a hurricane

A week after Hurricane Helene overwhelmed the Southeastern U.S., homeowners hit the hardest are grappling with how they could possibly pay for the flood damage from one of the deadliest storms to hit the mainland in recent history. The Category 4 storm that first struck Florida’s Gulf Coast on September 26 has dumped trillions of gallons

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