Severe convective storms are among the most common, most damaging natural catastrophes in the United States. The result of warm, moist air rising from the earth, they manifest in various ways, depending on atmospheric conditions – from drenching thunderstorms with lightning, to tornadoes, hail, or destructive straight-line winds.

Measuring and forecasting inflation is important in setting premiums and anticipating claims. Historically, recessions tend to drive prices down, but that's not necessarily true for insurance. This presentation by Triple-I Chief Economist Dr. Steven Weisbart looks at insurance prices and the forces that affect them.