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After hitting the shores of Louisiana with winds of up to 172mph in late August, Hurricane Ida’s remnants barreled up to the northeastern United States, leaving waves of destruction in its wake. The deluge of rain—more than...more
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
Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law two bills recently passed by the Texas Legislature. House Bills 1306 and 1940 provide new opportunities for surplus lines agents and insurers in Texas. HB 1306 - Reacting to the...more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In 2001, Houston, Texas was in the path of the slow-moving, rain-heavy Tropical Storm Allison. That storm caused extensive flooding in downtown Houston and surrounding areas, ultimately dropping over 40 inches of rain in...more
1. Identify and review your insurance policies: Depending on your situation, you may have insurance coverage provided through a homeowner’s policy or renters insurance. Coverage may also be available under an auto policy,...more