Dr. Arindam Samanta
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wildfires Drive California Maintenance Higher
California housing activity experiences notable growth in wildfire-impacted regions. Verisk analyzes increases in housing activity in these areas.
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.
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.
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.