Predict & Prevent

Digital Threats Are Hijacking the Insurance Claims Process

Before a damaged roof ever becomes a filed insurance claim, something else is already happening. Public adjusters are buying search ads. Doppelganger websites are going l

How Big Data and AI Are Reshaping Insurance Oversight

Insurance regulation and technological innovation are often portrayed as opposing forces, but Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek sees them as complementary. I

How Preventive Maintenance Makes Hidden Risks Visible

Neglected maintenance of commercial properties is one of the largest and most overlooked challenges in the insurance and property sectors, with a strong correlation to ev

Hidden Connections That Can Turn Risk Into Catastrophe

The global conversation on climate risk is heavily skewed toward decarbonization and net zero. While mitigating future climate damage is critical, that focus often oversh

Turning Water Damage Prevention Into a Trust Business

A surprisingly overlooked problem in water leak prevention takes center stage in this episode: getting smart water devices installed is only half the battle. Paul Vacqui

New Technology Listens for Early Earthquake Warnings

What if earthquakes could be forecast up to 25 days in advance? That's the premise behind one of the most unconventional companies in risk management today. Itamar Zabar

How AI and Cameras Prevent Cold Chain Disasters

What if legacy security cameras already installed at distribution centers and warehouses could do more than just record footage? What if they could also prevent spoiled f

From Insurance Payer to Prevention Partner

As climate disasters, cyberattacks, and geopolitical instability increasingly intersect, traditional insurance models are reaching their limits. AXA is shifting from simp

From Passive Policies to Active Cyber Protection

Most insurance policies follow a familiar pattern: you purchase coverage, file it away, and hope you never need to use it. But what if your insurance company could preven

Improving Property Survivability with Homeowner Help

While traditional climate models predict where disasters occur, Faura's technology—trained on over a century of property data—identifies which homes are more likely to su

Network Effect: From Protecting Homes to Preventing Grid Faults

What if the same sensor protecting your home from electrical fires could also help prevent billion-dollar wildfires that devastate entire communities? That's the fascinat

Hurricane Data Validates Resilient Building Standard

Recent catastrophic events have left many insurance carriers questioning whether traditional building practices can withstand increasingly severe weather patterns, while

Policymaker Perspectives: Balancing Innovation and Protection

As artificial intelligence reshapes the insurance landscape and climate-related disasters become increasingly frequent, regulators face the complex challenge of fostering

Beyond Prediction: Wildfire Mitigation That Works

While traditional insurers continue retreating from wildfire-prone areas, leaving property owners scrambling for coverage, one company is taking the opposite approach by

Wearable Allies: Transforming Workplace Safety

For decades, workplace safety management has followed a frustratingly reactive pattern: wait for accidents to happen, implement fixes, and repeat. Innovative wearable tec

Building Resilience: From Rooftops to Results

How the insurance industry is promoting a shift in disaster mitigation through science-backed building standards and state-level partnerships to make homes more resilient

AI on Guard: Stopping Gun Violence Before It Starts

In an era where gun violence continues to plague American society, how one innovative technology company is stepping up to address this persistent challenge is the focus

Igniting Change in Wildfire Risk Management

Technology and innovation are increasingly being applied to manage the growing threat of wildfires. Pete Miller, CEO of The Institutes, welcomes Bill Clerico, founder of

Code for Success: Building a Disaster-Resistant Future

Nationwide Insurance is working to improve property resilience through risk mitigation, technology adoption, and advocacy for building codes. Mark Berven, president and C

HSB's Journey from Boiler Inspections to IoT Solutions

With a rich history spanning nearly 160 years, Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Co. has evolved from a think tank focused on preventing steam boiler explosion