More than $1 billion in lightning-caused US homeowners insurance claims were paid out in 2021, according to the Insurance Information Institute (the Triple-I).  The sum was paid to 60,000-plus policyholders, with 40 percent of that figure ($523 million) attributable to California alone.  Florida – the state with the most thunderstorms – remained the top state for the highest number of lightning … Continue reading US lightning claims continue downward trend, falling 15 percent between 2020 and 2021