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What! My Flood Policy Doesn’t Cover Flood Damage?! This, and Other Pitfalls of NFIP Flood Insurance Policies

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Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (the "NFIP") to help make flood insurance more affordable in areas prone to flood damage.  FEMA oversees the program and writes the terms of the Standard Flood Insurance...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

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

The Calm Before the Storm: Planning for Catastrophic Weather Events

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In this episode of “Don’t Take No for an Answer,” hosts Lynda A. Bennett and Michael Lichtenstein of Lowenstein’s Insurance Recovery Group provide recommendations for preparing corporate insurance policies for the next...more

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Insurance Recovery Best Practices After a Natural Disaster: Checklist for Policyholders

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Gather all applicable insurance policies. Often a single loss can trigger coverage under multiple insurance policies. Examine each loss through the prism of each policy to determine the potential for coverage....more

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Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020: Proposed Legislation in Response to COVID-19

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Seyfarth Synopsis: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government is taking steps to address the economic concerns of businesses across the nation through the proposal of legislation entitled the Pandemic Risk Insurance...more

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When the Show Cannot Go On: Maximizing Insurance Recoveries for Event Cancellations

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The Situation: On the evening of July 13, 2019, a massive blackout struck Manhattan's West Side, prompting the cancellation of 26 out of 30 Broadway performances and postponement of the second night of Jennifer Lopez's...more

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What! My Flood Policy Doesn’t Cover Flood Damage?! This, and Other Pitfalls of NFIP Flood Insurance Policies

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Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (the "NFIP") to help make flood insurance more affordable in higher-risk areas. FEMA oversees the program and writes the terms of the Standard Flood Insurance Policy...more

K&L Gates LLP

OnRisk: Business Interruption Insurance for Hurricane Losses

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In this episode of OnRisk, K&L Gates attorneys John Sylvester and Paul Fuener discuss business interruption insurance for hurricane losses, highlighting important steps that policyholders can take to protect their interests...more

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Opening The Pandora’s Box Of Flood Policies, Or How Filing Suit Against Flood Insurers Can Effectively Reduce The Suit Limitations...

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When is an insurer’s “Rejection of Proof of Loss” letter for flood insurance damage, which states on its face that it “is not a denial of your claim,” nevertheless a written denial of claim? According to the Third Circuit in...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Hurricane Harvey and Irma: Is Your Company Prepared for a Disaster? The Property and Business Interruption Insurance Checklist

An unexpected or catastrophic loss can force any company out of business, even if it is insured. You must understand your company’s risks and how your insurance policies cover those risks in order to manage them and maintain...more

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Hurricane Harvey: Immediate Considerations for Impacted Public and Non-Profit Entities

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At this time, immediate lifesaving response activities have priority. As soon as they are able, impacted public and non-profit entities must consider the available resources to help defray costs, including insurance and...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Hurricane Harvey: Insurance Implications [Updated]

Hurricane Harvey and its associated rainfall have simply devastated much of southeastern Texas. Many areas were left inaccessible, or without water or power services. Evacuation and curfew orders limited travel and...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Insurance Recovery Law -- Dec 11, 2013

FEMA Clarifies Time Extension for Victims of Sandy - Why it matters: Given the unprecedented meteorological event known colloquially as “Superstorm Sandy,” the Federal Emergency Management Agency granted multiple...more

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