As extreme weather events show no sign slowing down, predictive models will need to find a way to properly assess secondary perils. (Photo: Shutterstock) As extreme weather events show no sign of slowing down, predictive models will need to find a way to properly assess secondary perils. (Photo: Shutterstock)

The insurance industry has experienced an unprecedented number of natural catastrophes in recent years. And while these events have delivered a wake-up call to the industry, there is an affiliated risk that is just as concerning.

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