PCI cites 22% of crashes involving property damage are caused by bad weather, including rain, snow and ice. (Photo: Shutterstock)

It's that time of year. Winter is here and with it, severe weather events are inevitable. Between frozen pipes, falling tree limbs, space heater fires, and black ice, dangers are abound when freezing temperatures combine with even slight precipitation.

Each year, winter storms create more than $1 billion in insured losses. In preparation for the 2019 winter season, the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) has drawn up a winter storm preparedness reality check for property owners to take to ensure they are ready.

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Danielle Ling

Danielle Ling is an experienced video journalist and business reporter. As associate editor, Danielle manages all multimedia and reports on industry news and risk-related coverage, managing all weather-related content. A University of Maryland and Philip Merrill College of Journalism alum, Danielle previously served as a video journalist for Verizon FiOS 1 News NJ, Push Pause. Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn or email her at [email protected].

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