HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 17, 2024--

Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, today shared a comprehensive recap of its 2024 Severe Weather P&C Consumer Pulse survey, offering an in-depth analysis of severe weather trends, their impact on consumers, and the resulting implications for the insurance industry. The survey highlights a year marked by catastrophic hurricanes, tornado outbreaks, and wildfires that caused an estimated $135 billion in insured losses globally. These events not only underscore the growing financial impact of severe weather but also reveal shifting consumer priorities and opportunities for insurers in 2025.

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