business interruption

• The Hartford: Many Sandy-Struck Small Businesses Lack BI Coverage

  By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360  |  March 29, 2013

  A survey by The Hartford of Superstorm Sandy victims finds that many small businesses lacked adequate coverage. Findings illustrate need to re-evaluate business strategies.

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  Due Diligence & Reparability

  By Rich Curtis  |  November 19, 2012

  When a piece of equipment is damaged by an external electrical trauma such as lightning, how will the claims adjuster ensure the replacement is of a like kind and quality?

• High Commercial-Claim Activity Expected in Wake of Sandy

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  October 30, 2012

  Hurricane Sandy is a storm with little precedent on the East Coast and is likely to trigger a significant volume of commercial-property claims, according to officials at insurance broker Willis North America.

• Claims Due Diligence Minimizes BI Losses

  By Rich Curtis  |  August 7, 2012

  By availing themselves of the right resources and experts, claims handlers can help insureds get back to business as quickly as possible.

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  How Businesses Can Protect Themselves From NATO Summit Risks

  By Mary Gardner  |  May 4, 2012

  Businesses can craft a NATO risk action plan to protect against office occupation and raids; denial of access to places of business; employee and customer injury; and physical property damage.

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  Accounting for Business Income Loss

  By Bruce D. Smith, CPA, CFF, CFE  |  February 13, 2012

  All parties involved in a BI loss claim, adjusters especially, must have a basic understanding of financial accounting concepts to ensure the policyholder is properly indemnified for his or her loss.

• Supervising Risk on a Global Scale

  By Caroline McDonald, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  February 2, 2012

  Corporate risk managers discuss how doing business overseas provides a constantly shifting playing field.

• A Forensic Accountant’s View of Business Interruption

  By Bruce D. Smith  |  November 28, 2011

  Many adjusters do not have the time or expertise to properly and expeditiously evaluate a BI claim, especially in a catastrophic environment. A competent forensic accountant can assist.

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  Disastrous 2011 a Reminder to Obtain Sufficient Coverage

  By Leslie C. Thorne  |  November 3, 2011

  Business owners must know if their current coverage applies to loss from natural disasters to avoid confusion and safeguard assets in the event of future calamities. Here is a primer about the types of coverage that can be triggered.

• Case Study: Claim To Excellence

  By Melissa Hillebrand, PropertyCasualty360.com, Bryant Rousseau, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  September 29, 2011

  Having one of the highest employee-to-client ratios in the insurance industry—one servicer for every two accounts—means KMRD Partners, a winner of NU/AA&B’s 2011 Commercial Agency Awards for Excellence, can provide exceptional attention to every piece of business.

• Case Study: Claims Advocacy

  By Melissa Hillebrand, PropertyCasualty360.com, Bryant Rousseau, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  September 29, 2011

  Having one of the highest employee-to-client ratios in the insurance industry—one servicer for every two accounts—means KMRD Partners, a winner of NU/AA&B’s 2011 Commercial Agency Awards for Excellence, can provide exceptional attention to every piece of business.

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  NU/AA&B Commercial Agency Awards for Excellence: KMRD

  By Melissa Hillebrand, PropertyCasualty360.com, Bryant Rousseau, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  September 28, 2011

  Having one of the highest employee-to-client ratios in the insurance industry—one servicer for every two accounts—means KMRD Partners, a winner of NU/AA&B’s 2011 Commercial Agency Awards for Excellence, can provide exceptional attention to every piece of business.

• Global Market Remains Largely Buyer-Friendly For Multinationals

  By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  June 17, 2011

  Multinational corporations are still enjoying the benefits of a competitive marketplace, but underwriters are taking a closer look at certain risks impacted by recent catastrophes For example, the earthquake/tsunami in Japan and floods in Australia are having an impact on certain programs, primarily catastrophe property and business interruption.