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Rethinking Hurricanes (Again) Part 3: The Hidden Risks of Hurricane Season

Jul 16, 2026

In Part 3, Dr. Phil Klotzbach joins Jeff O’Shaughnessy to examine the risks that remain after a storm makes landfall. From Hurricane Helene’s devastating inland flooding to Ida’s impacts far from the coast, Phil explains why rain, flooding, and landslides can sometimes cause more damage than wind—and why...

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Rethinking Hurricanes (Again) Part 2: Looking Ahead to the 2026 Hurricane Season

Jul 14, 2026

What does CSU’s forecast say about the 2026 hurricane season? In Part 2, hurricane expert Dr. Phil Klotzbach joins Jeff O’Shaughnessy to unpack Colorado State University’s outlook, the atmospheric and ocean conditions shaping the season, and the risks that matter most for insurers. From hurricane counts to...

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Rethinking Hurricanes (Again) Part 1: Lessons from the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Jul 14, 2026

Dr. Phil Klotzbach, senior research scientist at Colorado State University and one of the nation’s leading hurricane forecasters, returns to HSB’s New Ways of Thinking to help make sense of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Despite concerns heading into the year and several periods of heightened activity, the...

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Rethinking Non-CAT Water Part 3: Strengthening Agent & Customer Engagement

Mar 17, 2026

Jeff O’Shaughnessy speaks with Christina Villena and Tom Smart about how strong agent relationships shape sensor program success. They discuss early skepticism, growing support, and the challenges of DIY installs for policyholders—plus how outreach and clear communication help agents and insureds stay engaged. They...

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Rethinking Non-CAT Water Part 2: Where Sensor Technology Makes the Biggest Impact

Mar 17, 2026

Host Jeff O'Shaughnessy, Christina Villena (The Hanover), and Tom Smart (Philadelphia Insurance Companies) share real‑world examples of how water sensors have prevented losses across schools, cultural institutions, and other properties—especially when buildings are unoccupied. From detecting slow leaks over...

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