New York Times17 Aug, 15:35nytimes.com

Heat, Fire, Smoke and Storms Are Wreaking Havoc on the Economy

Businesses are reckoning with the financial toll of this year’s brutal climate shocks.

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Escalating climate-driven disruptions increase operational costs and revenue volatility for insurers, utilities, agricultural producers, and property-dependent businesses.

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Berkshire HathawayBRK.Bknock-onIts large insurance subsidiaries face elevated claims exposure from intensifying weather events.
AllstateALLknock-onP&C insurer with direct underwriting exposure to property damage and business interruption claims from heat, fire, and storms.
Costlite Holdings (formerly Progressive)PGRknock-onAuto and property insurance underwriter facing elevated claims frequency and severity tied to climate events.
Duke EnergyDUKknock-onUtility operator faces wildfire liability, grid hardening costs, and service disruptions from extreme weather.

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Property and casualty insurers
Utilities and power generators
Agricultural producers

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