Welcome to your Catastrophe 411, where you can get the latest happenings in the catastrophe world each week through the eyes of an insurance specialist.

In this exclusive, candid interview with BP Claims Fund Administrator Ken Feinberg, we update readers on both the fund’s progress and operational pitfalls since the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig one year ago.

In this exclusive, candid interview with BP Claims Fund Administrator Ken Feinberg, we update readers on both the fund’s progress and operational pitfalls since the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig one year ago.

There are some great uses for apps that provide access to a policyholder’s insurance company and claim, with information at their fingertips regarding what to do when they have an accident. What do you know about apps?

The Super Bowl draws a huge crowd and millions of viewers, but as with any big event, there's big risk involved. Let’s take a look at some of the issues and risks associated with this major event.

The enormity of the impact from the Gulf oil spill is still being determined as the claim process continues to move along, which begs the question: What is happening now with the key players involved in handling and litigating the Gulf oil spill?

Last week Allstate filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corp. to recover what it has paid for accident claims involving recalled vehicles. Will other carriers follow this insurer's lead?

As we enter the middle portion of the 2010 hurricane season, we find ourselves faced with another issue to add to the post-oil spill mix: Will there be enough adjusters to handle a large catastrophic event when, and if, the need arises?