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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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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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Secrets to restoring the irreplaceable
Michel Honoré | August 28, 2019
High profile disasters like the fire at Notre Dame raise the questions: How are the works valued and how will they be restored?
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Modeling challenges for hurricane flood risk
Federico Waisman, Ph.D. | March 25, 2019
Climate change, increasingly strong storm and changing weather patterns affect modeling accuracy, which is still developing.
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Using technology to inventory contents after a disaster
Russell Jacobs | November 02, 2018
Technology has much to offer so contractors and insurers can save time and money during the pack-out process .
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Predicting the impact of Florence: What insurance agents can expect
Terry Black | September 20, 2018
Anticipating the impact of flooding and knowing what to expect in terms of losses, allows insurance agents to be proactive in serving policyholders.
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What we’ve learned from Hurricanes Harvey, Maria and Irma
Gerry Sorge | April 02, 2018
An exceptionally active hurricane season highlighted personnel and supply chain issues for insurers and offers opportunities to prepare for 2018.
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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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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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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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Everything a company needs in its emergency action and evacuation plan
Danielle Ling | August 01, 2019
All companies and commercial policyholders need a set emergency action plan, and it needs to include these steps.
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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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5 natural disaster prep tips to protect your pets
Danielle Ling | July 08, 2019
Consider your pets when preparing for natural disasters with these tips from the NAIC.
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Catastrophe planning: Ensuring calm during the storm
Michelle McLaughlin | May 01, 2019
What your clients need to know about minimizing their commercial catastrophe claims.
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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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Pet safety before, during & after hurricanes & other natural disasters
Jayleen R. Heft | September 17, 2018
Many pets have become lost or separated from their families during Hurricane Florence and the aftermath.
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Keep older adults safe in natural disasters with these 7 tips
Rosalie L. Donlon | September 08, 2017
Many older Americans live in the path of natural disasters like Hurricane Irma. Here are some tips you can share to keep them safe.
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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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Disaster recovery for agents, brokers & claims professionals
Laurie Ranegar | September 18, 2018
After the hurricane or other natural catastrophe passes, are you ready for the next storm of claims?
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Handling CAT claims with agility, configurability, and efficiency
Haywood Marsh | July 17, 2018
Nothing tests a company’s processes like a crisis.
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Talking storm preparedness for residential property owners
John Jordan | June 20, 2018
The importance of hurricane training for property managers, reading insurance policies, and having discussions with agents.
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Understanding the benefits of contents restoration
Ken Campbell | February 12, 2018
From textiles to priceless antiques, restoration can save items that seem unrecoverable.
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U.S. saw 14 $1B natural disasters in 2019, now the second wettest year on record
Danielle Ling | January 14, 2020
The costliest U.S. weather activity in 2019 made up nearly half of the year's total losses.
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Natural catastrophe losses driven up by secondary perils
Denny Jacob | April 16, 2019
One reason the impact of secondary perils is underestimated is their impact is masked by losses from primary events.
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Secrets to mastering large catastrophe losses
Jeff Moore | February 07, 2019
Dollar value alone does not define a large loss. The complexity and technical challenges must also be considered.
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Survey says 75% of Americans aren’t prepared for a disaster
Cheryl Nelson | November 13, 2018
The active 2018 hurricane season reminded us about the importance of emergency weather preparedness.
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Most small business owners lack a disaster recovery plan
Denny Jacob | August 21, 2018
Natural disasters such as fires or hurricanes can cripple or permanently shutter a small business.
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'Unprecedented flooding' predicted for spring: Here's how to prepare
Danielle Ling | April 02, 2019
Above-average spring rain and snow will worsen flood conditions throughout the U.S. through May, NOAA warns.
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Chubb estimates $225M catastrophe loss related to California wildfires
Jayleen R. Heft | December 03, 2018
Chubb believes its losses from Hurricane Michael are at the upper end of the range of $150 million to $250 million.
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Travelers Foundation opens application for 2019 Community Resilience Award
Danielle Ling | November 14, 2018
The recipient of the 2019 Travelers Excellence in Community Resilience Award will receive $100,000.
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Flying high after catastrophes — drones provide critical 'eyes' to assess property damage
Karen L. Edwards | March 29, 2018
Insurance carriers and public safety officials learn how to work together at UAS event.
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After a disaster: Falling trees, rodent infestations and more
FC&S Editors | November 21, 2018
Coverage Q&A: It may be difficult to establish coverage for property damage that occurs in the aftermath of — and not as a direct result of — a natural disaster.
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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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U.S. states with the highest uptick in natural disasters
Elana Ashanti Jefferson | February 24, 2020
One peril, in particular, is causing the spike in inland natural disasters: Wildfires.
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2019 reviewed: The 10 costliest natural disaster events
Danielle Ling | February 04, 2020
Natural disasters in 2019 caused $232 billion in economic losses, of which only $71 billion was covered by insurance.
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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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10 natural disaster safety tips
Danielle Ling | May 24, 2019
All kinds of natural disasters occur year-round, anytime and anywhere. Here's how to prepare.
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Community resilience is key to disaster recovery, but many are unprepared (Study)
Danielle Ling | March 27, 2019
A new study concludes Americans are unprepared for a natural disaster. What does this mean for at-risk communities?
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Residents in hurricane-prone areas aren't properly prepared, survey says
Danielle Ling | August 08, 2018
Even after a historic 2017 hurricane season, coastal residents aren't effectively protecting themselves and their property.
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Top 10 costliest U.S. tornado catastrophes
Jayleen R. Heft | May 01, 2017
Tornadoes accounted for 40.2 percent of insured catastrophe losses from 1996 to 2015, according to Verisks Property Claim Services.