Windstorm Andrea passes through Europe, causing major damage to all in its path

With Windstorm Andrea causing widespread flooding and significant damage to energy infrastructure and buildings in the United Kingdom and Germany, AIR Worldwide, a global risk modeling firm, notes that the event may have been exacerbated by the fact that many small commercial buildings are built with materials that are not resilient against 'natural' disasters. Colleen Jeremy, writing for Live Insurance News, says the strong storms targeting Europe put strain on insurers and consumers alike as they both struggle to mitigate the effects of natural disasters.