The growing cost of hail

<p>On this episode of <em>Sound Policy</em>, we take a closer look at hail, one of the fastest growing weather-related loss drivers, and a new global hail map developed by FM to better understand where the risk is most severe. While hail often draws less attention than other natural hazards, its frequency, severity, and cost have increased significantly in recent years.</p><p>Host Brian Amaral speaks with <strong>Andreas Muehlbauer</strong>, principal research scientist at FM, and <strong>Anthony Longabard</strong>, senior staff engineering specialist, about how hail forms, why losses are rising, and how FM’s new global hail map combines climate science, loss data, and machine learning to measure both frequency and intensity. The conversation also explores how this data supports engineering recommendations and helps businesses make more informed decisions about protecting roofs, equipment, and outdoor assets from hail damage.</p><p><strong>More resources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.fm.com/Resources/nathaz-toolkit/flood-map" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">FM natural hazard maps</a></p><p>(<a href="https://www.fm.com/resources/nathaz-toolkit/flood-map" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.fm.com/resources/nathaz-toolkit/flood-map</a>)</p><p><a href="https://www.fm.com/Resources/fm-data-sheets" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">FM Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets</a></p><p>(<a href=" https://www.fm.com/Resources/fm-data-sheets" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.fm.com/Resources/fm-data-sheets)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fm.com/About-Us/Our-Engineering-Approach/FM-Research-Campus" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">FM Research Campus </a></p><p>(<a href="https://www.fm.com/About-Us/Our-Engineering-Approach/FM-Research-Campus" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.fm.com/About-Us/Our-Engineering-Approach/FM-Research-Campus</a>)</p>