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Litigating Insurance Claims After a Disaster

Disaster Zone Podcast

When disasters strike, we expect that our property insurance provider will cover our losses. Sometimes, the insurance company and the insured person(s) don’t agree on the settlement amounts being offered by the insurance company. Evan worked for and defended insurance companies during the first 7 years of his practice.

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Comment re flood insurance

Recovery Diva

Reply from Jerry Quinn to the previous posting: Congress & the Executive branch are responsible for all hazards/risks. Their best & brightest can’t/don’t control hazards/risks brought on long ago by federal actions and decisions. Corporations and businesses already write off the costs of risk insurance premiums.

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Serious Trouble With the National Flood Ins. Program

Recovery Diva

Helene and Milton spotlight a federal flood insurance program drowning in debt.

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Disaster Damage Prediction Using AI and Aerial Imagery

Disaster Zone Podcast

With the advent of climate change impacts now becoming very evident via the size and frequency of disasters, it is the insurance industry that is taking notice. They cannot depend on what losses have been for decades to project into the future about what their losses might be for the properties they insure.

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Hurricane Preparedness Tips

everbridge

Hurricanes are powerful storms that bring life-threatening hazards to people living in both coastal and inland communities. Though you may first think of wind when envisioning a hurricane, water hazards are historically the deadliest. Regardless of your route make sure that your destination provides protection from hurricane hazards.

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The Different Types of Risk Assessment Methodologies

Reciprocity

Risk is inherent to all businesses, regardless of your industry. First, find all the risks that might harm your organization. After identifying hazards and vulnerabilities, consider how they are harmful and the possible outcomes. You are not expected to eliminate all risks since this is impossible.

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Adapt or Fail: Climate Change Resilience for Organizations  

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According to research conducted by Verdantix , “more than half of organizations have less than $1 million to respond to catastrophic events, and 41% of participants stated that they had no budget at all for catastrophic events” (Navigating Climate Threats and Proactive Mechanisms to Achieve Business Climate Resilience, November 2022).