April 2024 Focus Edition - Wildfire Season

Hey there Listeners!  This is the Society of Actuaries Research Insights Podcast - Focus Edition.   The month of May is designated as National Wildfire Awareness month, so in today’s episode, we are focusing on the wildfire season, which in recent years, is starting earlier and lasting longer. Tune in and learn about zombie fires and the threat of post-wildfire drinking water contamination.   Expert Panel on the Impact of Wildfires on U.S. Health and Life Insurers – Landing Page:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2023/wildfires-impact-ushealth-lifeinsurers/   Post-wildfire Drinking Water Crisis: Implications and Opportunities for the Insurance Industry – Landing Page:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2024/wildfire-drinking-water-crisis/   Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org