Risk
Natural Disasters’ Impact on the Construction Insurance Industry
2017 was the most expensive year on record for natural disasters in the United States—with hurricanes, wildfires and other events resulting in an unprecedented $306 billion in total damage, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
By Michael R. Pesch
April 4, 2018
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by Michael R. Pesch
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