Dr. Arindam Samanta

2/18/2021 - 2 min read

Preparing for a growing peril: The age of the ‘gigafire’ has begun

As dramatic as the statistics surrounding the 2020 wildfire season were, the messages they carry and the questions they raise are even more critical to address.

9/22/2020 - 4 min read

Record-breaking West Coast infernos put a fresh focus on wildfire risk

Wildfires on the west coast have burned more than 5 million acres in 2020, renewing discussion in climate change's role in this growing peril.

8/18/2020 - 6 min read

California, Colorado wildfires show extreme behavior amid heatwave

Multiple major wildfires have scorched more than 170,000 acres combined in California and Colorado, with some fires showing extraordinary behavior.

8/5/2020 - 4 min read

Fast-spreading Apple Fire spurs evacuations in California

The Apple Fire prompted evacuations as it burned a portion of California’s Riverside County where 98 percent of the area was at high or extreme wildfire risk.

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7/20/2020 - 2 min read

Verisk 2020 wildfire risk analysis keeps pace with growing threat

With wildfire activity off to a quick start in 2020, Verisk’s latest FireLine® Risk Reports are now available to provide timely data on wildfire exposure.

7/9/2020 - 2 min read

Data helps unmask hail risk, a volatile peril with potentially hidden consequences

A new Verisk white paper, U.S. Hail Damage Insights, examines key topics and data for insurers concerning hail, which can cause damage that goes undetected.

7/1/2020 - 3 min read

Burst of wildfire activity threatens multiple Utah communities

Wildfires threatened communities and forced evacuations in Utah in late June, destroying and damaging properties. Verisk’s FireLine is guiding risk analysis.

6/16/2020 - 2 min read

Crews battle fast-moving Bighorn, Mangum, and Bush fires as Arizona sees early start to activity

As the Bighorn Fire in Arizona grows rapidly near Tucson, Verisk’s FireLine wildfire risk management tool guides analysis of risk factors in the fire area.

5/27/2020 - 1 min read

Analyzing 2019 wildfire damage and property exposure

A new Verisk white paper, "Wildfire Risk Insight: An analysis of property exposure and wildfire damage in 2019," examines wildfire from multiple angles.

3/5/2020 - 2 min read

As another wildfire season nears, explore best practices now

Recent years’ wildfire activity underscores how dynamic the risk can be as property insurers gear up for the 2020 season. Verisk’s FireLine tool can help.

1/13/2020 - 5 min read

Wildfire around the world: A threat without borders

Firefighters around the world are struggling with wildfire seasons that seem to grow longer and more destructive every year.

12/5/2019 - 3 min read

Wildfires Drive California Maintenance Higher

California housing activity experiences notable growth in wildfire-impacted regions. Verisk analyzes increases in housing activity in these areas.

10/30/2019 - 3 min read

Kincade, Tick, and Getty Fires spread damage in California

Three major wildfires caused damage and widespread evacuations in California. Verisk has preliminary analysis of the risk distribution in affected ZIP codes.

9/16/2019 - 2 min read

Verisk 2019 wildfire risk analysis highlights evolving peril

Verisk’s 2019 wildfire risk analysis shows ongoing elevated activity in the western United States and Canada, backed by data from Verisk’s FireLine tool.

9/11/2019 - 2 min read

Walker, Red Bank incidents lead California wildfire surge

Wildfire activity is intensifying in the western United States, including the Walker and Red Bank fires in California. Verisk FireLine is guiding analysis.