Happy Wednesday! In this week's Big I Buzz, we are discussing states with the most winter weather loss and an upcoming Emerging Leaders event you won't want to miss. 

States With the Most Winter Weather Loss 

ValuePenguin recently reported that winter weather-related deaths have risen over the last several years. In 2021, there was a 50% increase in winter-related deaths. According to the report, these states faced the most total damages: 

10. Tennessee - Total damages: $185,000

9. Indiana - Total damages: $200,000

8. Washington - Total damages: $235,000

7. Kentucky - Total damages: $275,000

6. Kansas - Total damages $300,000

5. Pennsylvania - Total damages; $303,150

4. Idaho - Total damages: $382,00

3. Vermont - Total damages; $680,000

2.  New York - Total damages: $911,900

1. North Dakota - Total damages $60,000

Read more about the findings here. 

IIAW Emerging Leaders: Luxe Golf Social

Join the IIAW Emerging Leaders at Luxe Golf Bays in Franklin, Wisconsin on March 2nd for an hour of education and golf. Our guest speaker, Joel Katsma, General Manager - Sales at Acuity Insurance, will start his presentation "Hard Markets Create Opportunity and How Technology is Changing Insurance Distribution" at 1 p.m. Then, enjoy friendly competition while playing golf in Luxe's heated golf suites starting at 2:30 p.m. Register now because space is limited!

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