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Ward and Smith, P.A.

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

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Preparing Your Personal and Business Insurance Claims

Responding to the Texas Winter Storm Crisis: Issue 1 - The world is witnessing yet another dramatic weather event, this time in the southern states, especially Texas. The severe winter conditions in Texas have caused...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

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

Baker Donelson

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

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

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

First Floods of 2016: Insurance Recovery Tips for Midwestern Businesses

The beginning of 2016 brought floods to the Midwest—and, tragically, loss of life and extensive property damage. With the floodwaters now receding and cleanup underway, affected businesses should consider obtaining insurance...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

South Carolina’s 1,000-Year Flood Requires Immediate Recovery Action

South Carolina was recently pummeled by a devastating storm that Governor Haley described as happening “once in a thousand years.” Compounding the resultant flooding, many dam breaks exacerbated the catastrophic losses South...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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