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The Aftermath: Recovering From a Hurricane

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It is said that preparedness is the best protection against the dangers of a hurricane. Many Eastern North Carolina residents are taking the right precautions to protect their families, businesses, and property as...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

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[Webinar] Managing Insurance Claims in the Wake of Catastrophes - July 22nd-26th, 10:00am CT, 16:00 GMT

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Zelle LLP invites you to join us for a week of webinars featuring insurance topics that are of critical importance to adjusters and insurance professionals. This series will cover managing insurance claims in the wake of...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Debate over NFIP Reforms Likely to Extend into 2019

A new short-term extension through December 21 leaves the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in limbo as Congress grapples with a lengthy to-do list in advance of the holidays. NFIP, the biggest source of flood coverage...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Hurricane Florence: Evaluating Business Interruption Claims Following a Large-Scale Disaster

Storms like the one that recently caused widespread devastation in the Carolinas leave behind challenging questions about business interruption insurance coverage. Quantifying a policyholder’s business interruption loss is...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Hurricane Florence: Insurance Recovery Tips

In the wake of Hurricane Florence, a thorough understanding of the coverage available, the facts surrounding the loss, and the applicable law can often be key to maximizing insurance recovery. Sub-limits for flood and...more

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP

Hurricane Florence: Civil Authority and Ingress/Egress Coverage

The hurricane may trigger civil authority or ingress/egress coverage for businesses that are not directly damaged but lose income because they cannot access their operations for a period of time due to a governmental...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

National Flood Insurance Program Shows Continued Promise–and Limitations–for Businesses Recovering from Hurricane Loss

Following record-setting levels of rainfall in the Carolinas from Hurricane Florence, businesses both in and outside of affected areas will likely be reviewing their flood coverage to assess how it will respond to adverse...more

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Hurricane Florence: Civil Authority and Ingress/Egress Coverage in North and South Carolina

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The evacuation orders issued in both North and South Carolina in advance of Hurricane Florence and the extensive flooding following its landfall will no doubt give rise to business interruption claims. Typically, coverage for...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

HB 1774’s “Hail Bill” and Hurricane Harvey-Time for Action

• Action Item #1: Insureds should try to report claims for all property damage, including those caused by Hurricane Harvey, by no later than August 31, 2017, in order to avail themselves of the opportunity for an 18 percent...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

California’s Storms Are Not California Dreaming

- It is essential to keep track of deadlines mandated under policies. - Keep in mind that several types of insurance—not just property insurance—may cover flood and storm-related losses (such as property damage, loss of...more

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Will Insurers Respond To The Texas Floods?

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May 2015 was a month of record rain for Texas. Meteorologists reported that in May alone, 37.3 trillion gallons of water fell in Texas — enough to cover the entire state with 8 inches of water. The nonstop barrage has caused...more

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Weathering The Recent Storms in Texas: How to Compensate Employees for Lost Time

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In the wake of Houston’s recent flooding, countless businesses closed their doors, and many individuals are coping with homes in disrepair. Texas employers wondering whether they must pay workers for lost time during...more

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