While APCIA president and CEO David A. Sampson acknowledged the destruction of Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton’s impending arrival on Florida’s west coast, and the insurance industry crisis, he emphasized that insurance’s societal role remained a source of “stability, safety, and protection” for American families, businesses, and communities.

The financial impact of Hurricane Helene continues to rise, with estimated insured losses in Florida reaching $1.3 billion as of Wednesday. This figure, reported by the state Office of Insurance Regulation,

This is the current situation in Florida for residents and visitors after back-to-back hurricanes—including which areas are still in recovery and which are open for travelers.

Early voting has been the most popular way for North Carolinians to cast a ballot in both the 2020 and 2016 elections, according to the state.

More than 400 locations in all 100 counties were expected to open on Thursday for the 17-day early vote period.

The fallout from a pair of deadly hurricanes threatens to roil voting in the Southeast with complications for election officials and residents alike in states key to this year’s presidential race. Hurricane Helene battered North Carolina,