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Special Report

2020 Catastrophe Preparation and Recovery

June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season, while the peak of tornado season is March through May. Wildfire season is traditionally during the summer months, but in some states the risk is yearlong. Preparation is key to providing a timely response in order to help policyholders begin the recovery process. In this Special Report we share information on how best to prepare for natural disasters and how to recover if one damages your property.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Slideshow

    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.

  • Slideshow

    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.

  • Research

    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.

  • Load More Stories
  • 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

    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?

  • Best Practices

    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.

  • 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.

  • Load More Stories
  • Slideshow

    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.

  • Slideshow

    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.

  • Market Insights

    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.

  • News

    '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.

  • Slideshow

    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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  • Analysis

    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.

  • Q&A

    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.

  • Best Practices

    Catastrophe planning: Ensuring calm during the storm

    Michelle McLaughlin | May 01, 2019

    What your clients need to know about minimizing their commercial catastrophe claims.

  • Q&A

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • Load More Stories
  • News

    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.

  • Market Insights

    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.

  • 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.

  • Analysis

    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 .

  • Analysis

    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.

  • Load More Stories
  • Expert Opinion

    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?

  • Best Practices

    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.

  • Market Insights

    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.

  • Slideshow

    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.

  • Commentary

    Handling CAT claims with agility, configurability, and efficiency

    Haywood Marsh | July 17, 2018

    Nothing tests a company’s processes like a crisis.

  • Load More Stories
  • Expert Opinion

    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.

  • Analysis

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • Commentary

    Understanding the benefits of contents restoration

    Ken Campbell | February 12, 2018

    From textiles to priceless antiques, restoration can save items that seem unrecoverable.

  • Best Practices

    News

    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.

  • Load More Stories
  • News

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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

    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?

  • Analysis

    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.

  • Analysis

    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 .

  • Analysis

    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.

  • Analysis

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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

    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.

  • Best Practices

    Catastrophe planning: Ensuring calm during the storm

    Michelle McLaughlin | May 01, 2019

    What your clients need to know about minimizing their commercial catastrophe claims.

  • 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

    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.

  • Best Practices

    News

    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.

  • 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.

  • Expert Opinion

    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?

  • Commentary

    Handling CAT claims with agility, configurability, and efficiency

    Haywood Marsh | July 17, 2018

    Nothing tests a company’s processes like a crisis.

  • Expert Opinion

    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.

  • Commentary

    Understanding the benefits of contents restoration

    Ken Campbell | February 12, 2018

    From textiles to priceless antiques, restoration can save items that seem unrecoverable.

  • Research

    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.

  • Market Insights

    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.

  • Q&A

    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.

  • Market Insights

    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.

  • Market Insights

    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.

  • News

    '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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • Q&A

    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.

  • 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.

  • Slideshow

    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.

  • Slideshow

    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.

  • 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.

  • Slideshow

    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.

  • Slideshow

    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?

  • Slideshow

    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.

  • News

    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.

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