Special Report

2020 Catastrophe Preparation and Recovery

June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season, while the peak of tornado season is March through May. Wildfire season is traditionally during the summer months, but in some states the risk is yearlong. Preparation is key to providing a timely response in order to help policyholders begin the recovery process. In this Special Report we share information on how best to prepare for natural disasters and how to recover if one damages your property.

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Top 10 costliest U.S. tornado catastrophes

Tornadoes accounted for 40.2 percent of insured catastrophe losses from 1996 to 2015, according to Verisks Property Claim Services.

By Jayleen R. Heft | Updated on May 01, 2017

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Tornadoes often strike quickly and with little or no warning. Do you and your insurance clients know the potential warning signs of an approaching twister?

Take shelter immediately if you observe a dark, greenish sky; large hail; a large, dark, low-lying cloud; or a powerful freight train-like roar.

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Jayleen R. Heft

Jayleen Heft is the digital content editor for PropertyCasualty360.com. Contact her at [email protected].

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