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5 things to know about insurance coverage after Hurricane Harvey

Your insurance policy determines whats covered after the loss.

By Patricia L. Harman | Updated on August 29, 2017

It will be weeks before damage estimates from Hurricane Harvey are finalized, but there is no doubt that insurers will see figures in the billions of dollars.

After Hurricane Katrina, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), a federal program managed by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), experienced more than $15 billion in losses in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Patricia L. Harman

Patricia L. Harman

Patricia L. Harman is the editor-in-chief of Claims magazine, a contributing editor to PropertyCasualty360.com, and chairs the annual America's Claims Event (ACE), which focuses on providing claims professionals with cutting-edge education and networking opportunities. She covers auto, property & casualty, workers' compensation, fraud, risk and cybersecurity, and is a frequent speaker at insurance industry events. Contact her at [email protected]

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