Broader data elements, fine-scale geospatial data, advanced analytics, and satellite imagery give insurers a better understanding of wildfire risk for individual homeowners and business owners, especially in hard markets. (Credit: metamorworks/Adobe Stock) Broader data elements, fine-scale geospatial data, advanced analytics, and satellite imagery give insurers a better understanding of wildfire risk for individual homeowners and business owners, especially in hard markets. (Credit: metamorworks/Adobe Stock)

The wildfires that swept through the Texas Panhandle have reignited concerns about the increasing frequency and severity of wildfires across the United States. The Smokehouse Creek Fire, the largest wildfire in Texas history, serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for proactive measures to address the risk of wildfires.

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