Natural disasters such as hurricanes, flooding and wildfires can strike even the most prepared homeowners and businesses. Here, residents survey debris after Hurricane Michael hit in Mexico Beach, Fla. (Zack Wittman/Bloomberg)  Natural disasters such as hurricanes, flooding and wildfires can strike even the most prepared homeowners and businesses. Here, residents survey debris after Hurricane Michael hit in Mexico Beach, Fla. (Zack Wittman/Bloomberg)

Natural disasters seem to be occurring more frequently in recent years and create a backlog for property and casualty insurers who want to ensure policyholders recover and stay ahead of the next event. Insurers are increasing their reliance on technology both pre- and post-catastrophe to support their policyholders.

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