Data centers and heat waves are straining US power grids, and insurers aren't pricing for it
Josh Recamara Jul 13, 2026
Jeff Smith takes the global role as solar and battery storage race toward 81% of new US utility-scale capacity
Rates are falling and BESS is booming, but systemic risks are raising the bar for renewable energy underwriting
Latest deal follows other May acquisitions
One call on which state's law applies just rewrote a decade of cleanup math
The ruling draws a sharp line between strict liability and negligence in coverage disputes
The insurer's own internal files came back to haunt it
New contaminants are adding fresh underwriting uncertainty and could test coverage
Acapulco is being used as a test case for how rising seas, erosion and stronger hurricanes could threaten insurability of coastal hubs
Renewables may be cleaner, but their end-of-life risks are creating new liabilities and coverage gaps.
Agility, tech, and niche expertise will be differentiators, says TMPAA head
In 2026, protection for affluent families is less about buying more coverage and more about building resilience
