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CAT Season: Hazards, Resources, and How to Prepare

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Catastrophic events (CAT) include hurricanes, floods, landslides, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tornados, and wildfires (See Figures 1-4 below). “CAT season” is the phrase experts commonly use to describe the...more

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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

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Severe Convective Storms and Associated Insurance Weather Risks

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Severe convective storms (SCSs) occur during all seasons in the United States. According to Aon, severe convective storms have accounted for 70% of global insurance losses in recent years, and there continues to be a rise in...more

Jones Day

What About Your Suppliers? Insuring Against Climate Risks to Your Supply Chain

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More than 20 storms—11 of which will become hurricanes, and 5 of which will become Category 3 or greater hurricanes. That's one prediction for the Atlantic hurricane season. Not to worry, you say. Your operations are located...more

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Weather Hazards & Insurance Claims Considerations Across the US

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Introduction: Exploring Hazardous Weather Patterns Across the US - Every day, somewhere in the United States, some sort of hazardous weather is occurring. The vastness of the nation—from the Arctic Ocean coastline to the...more

ASKramer Law

Weather & Climate Risk Management Part II: Weather Risk Management Products

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In Part I of this series on weather and climate risk management, I reviewed the context within which organizations seek to manage climate and weather-related risks. With extreme weather events becoming more common, there are...more

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Risk Awareness and Mitigation in Disaster Recovery: After a Catastrophe

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Natural disasters, while undoubtedly disruptive and damaging, can serve as powerful catalysts for organizational transformation if approached with foresight and strategic intent. As we’ve explored, successful post-disaster...more

Stark & Stark

What is a Disaster Preparedness Plan?

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Life can change in a matter of moments. As my mother always says: “An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin may also have been known to utter the phrase once or twice, but still, I’ll give...more

Ankura

How to Create a Lean - Yet Secure - Supply Chain in Today’s Uncertain World

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A recent survey found that 87% of supply chain professionals plan to invest in resilience in the near future, which is no surprise given the amount of global events which have shocked supply chains recently. Political...more

King & Spalding

NOAA Interactive Tool Features Community-Level Natural Disaster Risk Mapping

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”) recently released an update to its Disaster and Risk Mapping Tool that now allows users to assess natural disaster risks at the community level. NOAA’s...more

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FEMA’s Commonly Misinterpreted ‘50% Rule’

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Did you know that a residential structure is three times as likely to experience a flood than a fire over the 30-year life of a mortgage? In fact, flooding is the most common type of natural disaster in the United States and...more

Lowndes

Weathering an Employer's Duties During the Storm

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Hurricane season is only half over, with Hurricane Ida leaving a trail of damage across Louisiana and beyond, and Hurricane Larry swirling in the Atlantic Ocean, although the storm is not expected to make landfall in the U.S....more

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New York Department of Financial Services requests that New York-authorized insurers provide information relating to business...

On July 19, 2021, the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued Circular Letters 6 and 7 (2021) (Circular Letters) setting forth DFS’s expectations for all New York-authorized insurers in planning and preparing...more

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Managing Risk: Supply Chain Disruptions and Market Price Volatility in the Construction Industry

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Following a challenging year due to the worldwide impact of COVID-19 and natural disasters, industry experts and economists are forecasting growth in the construction industry. Paused projects have re-started, restrictions...more

Opportune LLP

Top 4 Tips When Creating Your Business Continuity Plan

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Find out why developing and continually maintaining a business continuity plan can help energy companies better prepare for unexpected disturbances....more

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Climate Change for Insurers: When Politics Fail, Flood the Courts

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This article follows on from a series of previous articles seeking to address climate change litigation in the context of insurance and reinsurance. Three different, but important, decisions in December 2019 have once again...more

Gray Reed

Price Gouging Law in Texas: How it Works and How it Backfires

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Texas is one of 34 states that have enacted price gouging laws to protect consumers after a disaster. The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices—Consumer Protection Act (DTPA) lists “price gouging” as one of the prohibited false,...more

Carlton Fields

The Hurricane is Coming in Five Days - Are We Ready for This?

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On August 24, 1992, Hurricane Andrew made landfall in Homestead, Florida as a Category 4 hurricane. At the time, it was the third most intense hurricane that ever struck the United States. Andrew had sustained winds of 149...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Hurricane Barry: Prepare Now to Maximize Insurance Recoveries

Affected businesses and other organizations should take immediate and proactive steps to maximize insurance recovery. Gather insurance policies, as well as binders, and save them electronically or take them to an...more

Cozen O'Connor

HR Guide For Hurricane And Disaster Preparation - Preparing For The Worst: 2019

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It’s hurricane season, and companies all along the Gulf should have a plan in place not only to address business continuity issues, but also the human resources and staffing questions that arise in the event of a natural...more

Harris Beach PLLC

Deep in the Floodplains of Texas: Hurricane Harvey, Municipal Measures and Flood Mitigation

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...In August 2017 Hurricane Harvey, the year’s deadliest storm, hit Texas as a Category 4 hurricane. Harvey tied in rank with Hurricane Katrina as the costliest tropical cyclone on record with $125 billion in damage, largely...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - September 2018 #3

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Schneider Electric recently issued a consumer warning that it mistakenly shipped to its customers USB drives that were infected with malware. Schneider Electric stated in its alert that “Schneider Electric has determined that...more

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What Issues May Employers Be Required to Address as Hurricane Florence Threatens?

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As the East Coast of the U.S. braces for Hurricane Florence, the approaching storm serves as a reminder that employers should be prepared to address storm-related issues if they are required to close their businesses and as...more

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Supply Chain Disruptions Reportedly Increased by 30 Percent Last Year

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According to a report by JLT Specialty, the automotive industry “was the most disrupted sector in 2017” with an increase in supply chain disruptions by 30 percent over 2016. The JLT report identified the top five supply chain...more

Gray Reed

The Storm After the Storm

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Just as the Texas coast assessed the magnitude of Hurricane Harvey’s damage, Hurricane Irma was taking shape in the Atlantic. Fewer than two weeks later, Irma would crash into the Florida Keys. Estimates put Harvey and Irma’s...more

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