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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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%.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Are you ready for catastrophe season?
Patricia L. Harman | July 18, 2019
It only takes one major storm making landfall to create chaos.
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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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Catastrophe planning: Preparing for the unexpected
Thomas Simoncic | March 11, 2019
The ongoing threats from various exposures underscores the need for catastrophe plans.
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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.
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Mitigating wildfire risks
Patricia L. Harman | January 14, 2019
Overly active wildfire seasons have created numerous challenges for carriers and policyholders.
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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.
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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.