In 2024, the U.S. faced an alarming surge in severe weather, with 1,855 tornadoes—including 82 rated EF 2 or higher—and over 5,000 hail incidents. The year also saw extensive wind damage, totaling nearly 17,000 severe wind events. These troubling patterns underscore a pressing need for the insurance industry to reevaluate risk management strategies in light of changing climate conditions. Source and details of the news