4. Beyond Models: The Importance of Underwriting in Non-Peak Perils - Highlights - From Convective Storms to Flood: The Growing Impact of Secondary Insurance Perils

1. Higher Frequency, Localized Impacts: Understanding Non-Peak Perils

Non-peak or secondary catastrophe perils are characterized by high event frequency and localized occurrences that don't typically cause large single events, unlike peak perils such as hurricanes and earthquakes.

3. Incentivizing Policyholder Risk Mitigation

Primary insurers should take a comprehensive approach to mitigate non-peak peril risk.

6. Syndicated Programs Are a Solution for Non-Peak Peril Insurance Coverage

Customers are adjusting their deductibles and terms and conditions, either willingly or out of necessity, to purchase insurance due to inadequate coverage for non-peak perils.

2. Neighboritis: The Social Phenomenon Driving Up Insurance Costs

Non-peak peril trends include inflation, exposure growth, suburban sprawl, deferred maintenance, building in the Wildland-Urban Interface, increased precipitation, extreme heat waves, and social phenomena like "neighboritis" and legal system abuse.