Catastrophe & Restoration

Insurance is expected to cover the costs of the incident that poured about 3,000 barrels of crude oil into the Pacific Ocean.

Here are the key details adjusters should collect and the questions they should ask when handling these types of claims.

Part 2 of 2: Learn more about the most common cause of cast-iron pipe failure and how regulations and waste management play a role.

Part 1 of 2: An estimated 76 million homes have cast-iron pipes, which can cost $10,000-$30,000 to replace in a residence.

Coverage Q&A: The insured discovered asbestos underneath flooring when assessing Hurricane Ida damages.

Now is the time for those without a flood policy to purchase one before they have to buy at the revised risk rate.

But experts say retrofits are also just as important as incorporating new design concepts to mitigate seismic activity.

The customer experience following a loss event is an insurer's opportunity to retain or lose an insured.