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.
September 21, 2020
Think you're ready for the next disaster? So did I.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.
September 18, 2020
The hazards of relying on FEMA flood mapsCurrent FEMA flood maps only reflect historic conditions, not future flooding, misleading insurance brokers and insureds about actual risks.
August 18, 2020
How to protect cargo during the 2020 hurricane seasonAny cargo-risk mitigation measures undertaken during the current hurricane season must reflect ongoing threats to the global supply chain.
August 18, 2020
Insureds are increasingly anxious about weather catastrophesWorry about severe weather is growing. Here are five ways insurance professionals can better service their policyholders.
August 12, 2020
New wildfire mitigation tech insurance pros should knowRisk management experts can now capitalize on scientifically supported insights into wildfire mitigation, monitoring, reporting and response.
June 24, 2020
How to navigate the insurance claims process after a wildfireWildfire victims face a potentially long road in recovering and rebuilding, with or without proper insurance coverage.
June 19, 2020
How to prepare financially for wildfires, insurance coverages and rebuildingIt's critical for homeowners to consider the full breadth of coverage they need and revisit their policy each year for updates.
June 18, 2020
What homeowners can do to stay safe during a wildfireAs wildfires become more devastating, there are protection measures homeowners should take to stay safe when disaster strikes.
June 11, 2020
Few Americans financially prepared for a natural disaster: surveyMost Americans expect to be hit by a natural disaster in the next 3-5 years but few have made preparations, AICPA found.
June 02, 2020
Disaster checklist: Preparing for floods and wildfiresUse these checklists to help insureds prepare for the wildfire and hurricane seasons.