Geocoding and property attributes, when paired with a persistent unique identifier (PUID), are crucial for insurance companies to develop an accurate risk profile. (Credit: Steve/Adobe Stock)

The riskiest locations for insurers in U.S. are Florida, the Gulf Coast, the Eastern Seaboard and wildfire prone areas in the West, according to a recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER).

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