Are insurance companies making profits as natural disasters multiply?

Insurance companies are dealing with an increase in claims as natural disasters occur more often and at a higher intensity. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down how climate circumstances are affecting profitability for certain insurers.

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Newsom says California wildfires will be one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history

California Gov. Gavin Newsom told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” Saturday that the Los Angeles-area wildfires will be one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history and called for an independent ...
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Lasting psychological impacts of natural disasters on survivors

As massive flames continue to ravage Southern California, survivors are left to pick up the pieces. Dr. Sue Varma talks about the long-term psychological effects of natural disasters, highlighting ...
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How to talk to kids about natural disasters

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In the Palisades, an Evacuation Disaster Was Years in the Making

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As natural disasters intensify, affected student loan borrowers have options

Federal student loan borrowers affected by the wildfires ripping across Southern California have relief options if they’re worried about keeping up with their payments as they recover.
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As natural disasters intensify, affected student loan borrowers have options

Federal student loan borrowers impacted by the latest wildfires in California and other natural disasters have options if they're struggling.
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FanDuel’s parent company just issued a profit warning. Blame the Detroit Lions.

There aren’t enough upsets in the National Football League, and that’s upsetting for investors in sports betting companies including Flutter Entertainment, the owner of FanDuel.
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Pentagon Labels More Chinese Companies as Military in Nature

Tencent was added to the Defense Department’s list of “Chinese military companies,” contributing to a selloff in U.S.-listed shares of the WeChat owner.
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Poland's government drafts evacuations plans in event of natural disasters and military threats

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Are insurance companies making profits as natural disasters multiply?

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Newsom says California wildfires will be one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history

Lasting psychological impacts of natural disasters on survivors

How to talk to kids about natural disasters

In the Palisades, an Evacuation Disaster Was Years in the Making

As natural disasters intensify, affected student loan borrowers have options

As natural disasters intensify, affected student loan borrowers have options

FanDuel’s parent company just issued a profit warning. Blame the Detroit Lions.

Pentagon Labels More Chinese Companies as Military in Nature

Poland's government drafts evacuations plans in event of natural disasters and military threats

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