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Hurricanes Helene and Milton: 8 Key Insurance Coverage Issues Impacting the Availability and Amount of Recovery

In the aftermath of two powerful hurricanes the process of assessing the damage and rebuilding begins. Businesses suffered billions of dollars in losses during hurricanes Helene and Milton, both in physical property damage...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: Legal Toolkit for Hurricane Response and Recovery

Hurricanes Helene and Milton have deeply impacted communities across the eastern United States, leaving many individuals and businesses facing significant challenges. In the aftermath of these storms, the legal and governance...more

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Hurricane Insurance Checklist

The below checklist includes essential considerations and steps to take for property owners and businesses that stand to be affected by hurricanes....more

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Hurricanes Helene and Milton: Insurance Implications

Hurricane Helene struck Florida’s Big Bend region as a category 4 hurricane on September 25, 2024, and continued to move northeast. The storm caused widespread power outages and catastrophic damage across Florida, the...more

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Tips for Pursuing Insurance Claims and Disaster Relief Funding in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene

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Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on September 26, 2024, eventually making its way up to western North Carolina where it caused unprecedented damage. The estimated costs associated with these damages grow daily, with...more

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Hurricane Helene Federal Disaster Recovery Funding

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Almost exactly two years to the day from when Hurricane Ian (Category 4) struck Florida’s western coast near Cayo Costa, Florida, on Sept. 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene, also a catastrophic Category 4 storm with winds topping...more

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Tips to Maximize Insurance Recoveries for Hurricane Helene Property Damage and Business Interruption Losses

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Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday, September 26, 2024, carrying catastrophic 140 mph winds as the first known Category 4 storm to hit Florida’s Big Bend region since records began in 1851. By Friday, Hurricane...more

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Post-Hurricane Francine Checklist for Individuals and Businesses

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Hurricane Francine proved to be a true reminder that hurricane preparedness is critically important. With this unique weather event, Hurricane Francine formed in the southern Gulf and within 48 hours was knocking on the...more

J.S. Held

Beyond the Name: Understanding the Full Impact of Tropical Cyclones

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During the deep summer and early fall, all eyes are on the tropics in areas prone to hurricane activity. Most storms begin as “invests,” or areas of rain shower and thunderstorm activity that is closely monitored by hurricane...more

Bracewell LLP

Hurricane Beryl: How to Maximize Your Company’s Insurance for a Faster Recovery

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After a large storm, companies and other large organizations often face significant property damage, power outages, physical access issues, and resulting business interruption losses. A key step in recovering from a hurricane...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Sunscreen Is Not the Only Key to Avoid Getting Burned This Summer: The Importance of a Mid-Year Review of Your Insurance Policies

Summertime. The kids are getting out of school. Maybe you have a vacation planned. Down here in Florida, we make early preparations for the annual “it’s going to be the worst hurricane season on record” reports...more

Flaster Greenberg PC

Eight Steps to Recovering Under Your Florida or New Jersey Hurricane Insurance Policy

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The threat of hurricanes is very real for southern states from Texas to Florida and eastern states from Florida to New Jersey, New York, and even Maine during the six-month long Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June...more

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What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know This Hurricane Season (UPDATED)

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The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season starts this Saturday and runs until November 30. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this season is expected to be busier than usual. The increased...more

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Before the Storm – Tips on Business Preparation for Hurricane Season

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Hurricane season is upon us once again, and if early forecasts are correct, it looks to be a doozy. The National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released their early forecast in May with predictions of eight...more

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The Aftermath: Recovering From a Hurricane - Update

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Hope for the best and prepare for the worst—that's the best advice to protect yourself from hurricanes.  Despite our best efforts, there's no telling what these storms will bring when they blow through town....more

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Post-Hurricane Idalia Checklist for Individuals and Businesses

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, individuals and families in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina may be eligible for federal assistance if they live, own a business, or work in the federally-declared disaster area....more

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Lessons Learned from Hurricane Ian Can Maximize Idalia Insurance Recovery Efforts

The communities of Southwest Florida suffered a catastrophic blow in September of 2022 when Hurricane Ian decimated so much in its path. Now Hurricane Idalia brings yet another set of challenges to Southwest Floridians, who...more

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Hurricane Ian: An Anticipated Flood and Windstorm of Litigation Over Flood and Windstorm

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In late September of 2022, Florida was again at the center of a historic natural disaster when Hurricane Ian made landfall along the Lee Island Coast as a strong Category 4 storm, leaving behind a wake of devastation....more

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Maximizing Insurance Recoveries for Hurricane Ian Losses and the Remainder of the 2022 Hurricane Season

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In Short - The Situation: On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall on Florida and tied for the fifth-strongest hurricane ever to hit the continental United States, with total insured losses estimated in the...more

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Dealing with Dirt Problems Caused by Hurricane Ian: Debris and Damaged Structures

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, many residents and businesses must exert extraordinary efforts to begin the recovery from the massive damage caused by the storm. Initial efforts must be focused on removal of debris and...more

Carlton Fields

Claims Data Reporting – Hurricane Ian

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Pursuant to Florida Statutes section 624.307, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) has provided notice to required insurance filers to file catastrophe claims data for Hurricane Ian. A list of required filers can...more

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Hurricane Ian: Discussing Wind-Water Disputes

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Most of the Florida homes in the path of Hurricane Ian lack flood insurance, posing a major challenge to rebuilding efforts, new data show. In the counties whose residents were told to evacuate, just 18.5 percent of homes...more

Morgan Lewis

Taking Cover: Leveraging Insurance to Recover from Severe Weather

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For business owners affected by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona and other extreme weather events and their aftermath, it is important, amid immediate concerns of public safety and restoring operations, to take timely steps to...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Hurricane Ian: Insurance Implications

Hurricane Ian struck Florida on September 28. By late afternoon, it was a Category 5 storm with top winds of 155 miles per hour, producing huge storm surges along a wide area of the state’s southwestern coast. Damage is...more

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Post-Hurricane Ian Checklist for Individuals and Businesses

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, individuals and families in Florida and potentially other states in its path may be eligible for federal assistance if they live, own a business, or work in the federally-declared disaster...more

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