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Instant Insights / National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, which raises awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. This collection of articles will help insurance professionals and their clients mitigate exposures and understand what to do before and after a disaster.

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  • Slideshow

    How ready are U.S. households for an emergency?

    Steve Hallo | September 29, 2021

    Gen X reported being the least prepared, while baby boomers felt they were the readiest to take on adverse situations.

  • Slideshow

    Catastrophe preparedness: Essential items for emergency kits

    Heather A. Turner | September 17, 2021

    For National Preparedness Month, agents and brokers should check in with clients to ensure they're ready for the next disaster.

  • News

    Calif. contractors finding new ways to mitigate earthquake risks

    Lynn Pollack | September 17, 2021

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

  • Best Practices

    Addressing wildfire risks and policy concerns with clients

    Bradley J. Nevins | September 13, 2021

    Here is how brokers can help clients better understand homeowners insurance and coverage for fire-related losses.

  • Analysis

    Flooding & storm surge: What's the difference?

    Mike Rimoldi | August 24, 2021

    Understanding the inherent risks and differences between these flooding events can help homeowners better prepare for them.

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  • Best Practices

    6 steps to prepare claims teams for hurricane season

    Taylor Davis | August 12, 2021

    A recent report by the Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project calls for 18 named storms, eight hurricanes and four major hurricanes.

  • Best Practices

    Hurricane preparedness for oil & gas industry policyholders

    Steve Hallo | June 17, 2021

    From updating staff records to running table-top simulations, review the steps policyholders need to take before extreme weather hits.

  • Best Practices

    Managing environmental exposures amid rising natural disaster risks

    David Schechter | June 14, 2021

    Here's how brokers and insurers can help companies prepare for and respond to an environmental crisis caused by a catastrophe.

  • Case Study

    Preparing and responding to natural disasters with image provenance

    Craig Stack | June 08, 2021

    Here's how authenticated provenance-based images can empower the insurance industry to deliver greater benefits to insureds.

  • Best Practices

    Design, maintain, mitigate: Prepping renewable energy sites for catastrophes

    Ekow Monney and Dan Stevens | June 01, 2021

    Insurers and brokers can play a key role in encouraging the resilience of solar and wind farms exposed to tropical cyclones.

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  • Best Practices

    Construction companies, it's time to prepare for hurricane season

    Eric Zimmerman | May 18, 2021

    An expert at AIG shares the plans and actions construction clients should implement before, during and after a windstorm.

  • Slideshow

    Tips to help business clients prepare for hurricane season

    Heather A. Turner | May 13, 2021

    In observance of Hurricane Preparedness Week, here are seven tips to help clients prepare property and employees for a possible storm.

  • Slideshow

    These 8 items are critical to have in a pet emergency kit

    Steve Hallo | May 12, 2021

    In addition to emergency kit prep tips, get the rundown on pet evacuation planning.

  • Research

    Removing vegetation can help protect houses during wildfires

    Steve Hallo | April 15, 2021

    Limiting a fire’s fuel source can increase the likelihood a structure survives a wildfire by nearly 50%.

  • Best Practices

    Insurance and natural disasters: Protecting clients and their businesses

    Doug Dvorak | March 31, 2021

    Insureds may have questions related to their workplace and employees following a catastrophe. Here is how insurance professionals can respond.

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  • Market Insights

    Rebuilding in the wake of a disaster

    Marc Johnson and Marisa Miller | March 02, 2021

    Natural disasters showcase the intricacies of settling business interruption claims, revealing best practices for insurers to put businesses back on the path to success.

  • Podcast

    Wildfires and wine don't mix

    Patricia L. Harman | January 06, 2021

    The latest Insurance Speak podcast features Larry Chasin’s insights on the impact of an unusual wildfire season on California’s vineyards.

  • Slideshow

    Tips to help small businesses prepare for winter weather

    Heather A. Turner | December 04, 2020

    Help small-business clients keep their properties damage-free and employees safe this season with these quick tips.

  • Commentary

    How to address flood risk and flood insurance misconceptions

    Jim Albert | October 01, 2020

    Flood insurance is more affordable than people expect and definitely not the painful insurance buying experience of the past.

  • Commentary

    Mitigation: An essential step in any emergency response plan

    Robert Watson | September 23, 2020

    Effective mitigation efforts reduce risk and keep people, property and communities safe.

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  • Commentary

    Think you’re ready for the next disaster? So did I.

    Louie Castoria | September 21, 2020

    It’s the disaster you don’t anticipate that poses the biggest risk, says Louie Castoria in his story of battling wildfires encroaching on his home.

  • Analysis

    The hazards of relying on FEMA flood maps

    Michael B. Gerrard and Edward McTiernan | September 18, 2020

    Current FEMA flood maps only reflect historic conditions, not future flooding, misleading insurance brokers and insureds about actual risks.

  • Analysis

    How to protect cargo during the 2020 hurricane season

    Karen Griswold | August 18, 2020

    Any cargo-risk mitigation measures undertaken during the current hurricane season must reflect ongoing threats to the global supply chain.

  • Best Practices

    Insureds are increasingly anxious about weather catastrophes

    Jessica Scelzi | August 18, 2020

    Worry about severe weather is growing. Here are five ways insurance professionals can better service their policyholders.

  • Best Practices

    New wildfire mitigation tech insurance pros should know

    Scott H. Steinmetz, P.E. | August 12, 2020

    Risk management experts can now capitalize on scientifically supported insights into wildfire mitigation, monitoring, reporting and response.

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  • Slideshow

    How to navigate the insurance claims process after a wildfire

    Danielle Ling | June 24, 2020

    Wildfire victims face a potentially long road in recovering and rebuilding, with or without proper insurance coverage.

  • Slideshow

    How to prepare financially for wildfires, insurance coverages and rebuilding

    Danielle Ling | June 19, 2020

    It's critical for homeowners to consider the full breadth of coverage they need and revisit their policy each year for updates.

  • Slideshow

    What homeowners can do to stay safe during a wildfire

    Danielle Ling | June 18, 2020

    As wildfires become more devastating, there are protection measures homeowners should take to stay safe when disaster strikes.

  • Research

    Few Americans financially prepared for a natural disaster: survey

    Katie Rass | June 11, 2020

    Most Americans expect to be hit by a natural disaster in the next 3-5 years but few have made preparations, AICPA found.

  • Best Practices

    Disaster checklist: Preparing for floods and wildfires

    Christine G. Barlow, CPCU | June 02, 2020

    Use these checklists to help insureds prepare for the wildfire and hurricane seasons.

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  • Best Practices

    How construction sites can prepare for unique hurricane threats

    Jay Siegel | May 28, 2020

    With weakened structural systems, loose materials and susceptible equipment, construction sites face unique threats.

  • Slideshow

    What homeowners need to do before a tropical storm or hurricane hits

    Danielle Ling | May 07, 2020

    Hurricane season is just around the corner. Here's what homeowners need to know to protect their properties.

  • Slideshow

    Flood, windstorm checklist for commercial and industrial buildings

    Heather A. Turner | April 21, 2020

    With hurricane season approaching and flood and tornado season in full swing, here's how commercial facilities can prepare.

  • Commentary

    Recent earthquakes highlight need for disaster planning

    Craig Poulton | April 22, 2020

    Natural disasters are an ongoing threat for which brokers and their clients need to be prepared at all times.

  • Expert Opinion

    Earthquake Preparedness Month: Opportunity for Calif. to lessen coverage problems

    Drew Olson and Chris Scheffler | April 17, 2020

    Insurance professionals can offer strategic solutions that help.

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  • Research

    Building resilience is vital to confront the ‘new normal’ of California wildfires

    Danielle Ling | March 23, 2020

    A new report studies the 2017 and 2018 California wildfire seasons – the costliest and most destructive on record.

  • Best Practices

    Strategies for addressing wildfire risk

    Bill Brower and George Hosfield | March 09, 2020

    Using data and technology at three critical customer touchpoints can help carriers underwrite risks and settle claims more effectively.

  • Best Practices

    How businesses can fully recover after a tornado

    Michael Schilling | March 10, 2020

    'Twisted claims': These are the steps risk managers should take before, during and immediately after a tornado strikes.

  • Analysis

    Underwriting wildfire risk requires a more strategic approach

    Monique Nelson | February 20, 2020

    How can insurers confidently underwrite wildfire risk when the cards seem stacked against them?

  • Slideshow

    Beware of winter risks

    Patricia L. Harman | January 29, 2020

    Taking extra precautions can help reduce some seasonal risks like frozen pipes, car accidents and fires.

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  • Best Practices

    Drop, cover and hold: Practicing earthquake safety and crisis management

    Danielle Ling | October 17, 2019

    On ShakeOut Day, learn how to protect yourself – and your business – when seismic activity puts you on shaky ground.

  • News

    National Preparedness Month: Practicing for natural disasters

    Heather A. Turner | September 25, 2019

    September is National Preparedness Month. Florida State CFO Jimmy Patronis offers disaster readiness tips that all U.S. residents can benefit from.

  • Best Practices

    How businesses can minimize their wildfire risk, from Allianz and I.I.I.

    Danielle Ling | August 23, 2019

    AGCS and I.I.I. have teamed up to provide businesses with risk mitigation practices to safeguard their establishments.

  • Best Practices

    Are you ready for catastrophe season?

    Patricia L. Harman | July 18, 2019

    It only takes one major storm making landfall to create chaos.

  • Slideshow

    Everything you need in your emergency 'go' bag

    Danielle Ling | July 12, 2019

    If and when you find yourself in the path of a natural disaster and need to evacuate, bring these essential items with you.

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  • Best Practices

    Catastrophe planning: Preparing for the unexpected

    Thomas Simoncic | March 11, 2019

    The ongoing threats from various exposures underscores the need for catastrophe plans.

  • Best Practices

    Earthquake preparedness: What to do before, during and after

    Danielle Ling | February 22, 2019

    In light of Earthquake Awareness Month, here are resources to prepare for the next seismic event.

  • Best Practices

    Mitigating wildfire risks

    Patricia L. Harman | January 14, 2019

    Overly active wildfire seasons have created numerous challenges for carriers and policyholders.

  • News

    7 things to do to prepare for hurricane season

    Jayleen R. Heft | May 16, 2016

    The primary hazards from hurricanes are storm surge flooding, inland flooding from heavy rains, destructive winds, tornadoes, and high surf and rip currents.

  • News

    5 things to do to prepare for tornado season

    Patricia Harman | May 05, 2016

    The 2016 tornado season is well underway and it looks to be a busy one.

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