Catastrophe & Restoration

The latest scenes of destruction from Hurricane Michael could generate better laws and regulations around the country.

Gov. Scott directed the state's top insurance regulator to freeze any property insurance rate increases for 90 days.

Customers in 6 counties across the Sierra Nevadas and wine country were blacked out Sunday during a windstorm.

Early estimates point to $5-$10 billion total insured losses, with majority borne by reinsurers, according to Morgan Stanley.

Packing 155 mph wind gusts, Hurricane Michael left many coastal communities in ruins.

The FEMA director chastised Americans failing to heed evacuation warnings and failure of many people to carry insurance.