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.
March 25, 2019
Modeling challenges for hurricane flood riskClimate change, increasingly strong storm and changing weather patterns affect modeling accuracy, which is still developing.
February 07, 2019
Secrets to mastering large catastrophe lossesDollar value alone does not define a large loss. The complexity and technical challenges must also be considered.
May 01, 2019
Catastrophe planning: Ensuring calm during the stormWhat your clients need to know about minimizing their commercial catastrophe claims.
November 21, 2018
After a disaster: Falling trees, rodent infestations and moreCoverage 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.
December 03, 2018
Chubb estimates $225M catastrophe loss related to California wildfiresChubb believes its losses from Hurricane Michael are at the upper end of the range of $150 million to $250 million.
November 14, 2018
Travelers Foundation opens application for 2019 Community Resilience AwardThe recipient of the 2019 Travelers Excellence in Community Resilience Award will receive $100,000.
November 13, 2018
Survey says 75% of Americans aren't prepared for a disasterThe active 2018 hurricane season reminded us about the importance of emergency weather preparedness.
March 11, 2019
Catastrophe planning: Preparing for the unexpectedThe ongoing threats from various exposures underscores the need for catastrophe plans.
November 02, 2018
Using technology to inventory contents after a disasterTechnology has much to offer so contractors and insurers can save time and money during the pack-out process .
September 20, 2018
Predicting the impact of Florence: What insurance agents can expectAnticipating the impact of flooding and knowing what to expect in terms of losses, allows insurance agents to be proactive in serving policyholders.