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After a large storm, companies and other large organizations often face significant property damage, power outages, physical access issues, and resulting business interruption losses. A key step in recovering from a hurricane...more
Summertime. The kids are getting out of school. Maybe you have a vacation planned. Down here in Florida, we make early preparations for the annual “it’s going to be the worst hurricane season on record” reports...more
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
On May 29, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed HB 293 (2024), which amends Fla. Stat. Sec. 720.3035 as follows...more
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season starts this Saturday and runs until November 30. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this season is expected to be busier than usual. The increased...more
Florida was hit by Hurricane Ian in September 2022 and Hurricane Nicole in November 2022, both of which caused severe damage to various parts of the state. In response to these disasters, the Florida Legislature enacted...more
Fue publicado en el Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF) el 30 de octubre de 2023 el decreto por el que se otorgan diversos beneficios fiscales a los contribuyentes de las zonas afectadas en México por el huracán Otis....more
Hope for the best and prepare for the worst—that's the best advice to protect yourself from hurricanes. Despite our best efforts, there's no telling what these storms will bring when they blow through town....more
In the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, individuals and families in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina may be eligible for federal assistance if they live, own a business, or work in the federally-declared disaster area....more
The communities of Southwest Florida suffered a catastrophic blow in September of 2022 when Hurricane Ian decimated so much in its path. Now Hurricane Idalia brings yet another set of challenges to Southwest Floridians, who...more
In late September, 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida and traveled across the state. The storm brought with it significant storm surge that caused substantial flooding. The storm also was accompanied by...more
In late September of 2022, Florida was again at the center of a historic natural disaster when Hurricane Ian made landfall along the Lee Island Coast as a strong Category 4 storm, leaving behind a wake of devastation....more
The adjustment of hurricane claims sometimes involve discrete issues regarding either special coverages under insurance policies or different types of structures governed by a patchwork of federal and state laws....more
In Short - The Situation: On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall on Florida and tied for the fifth-strongest hurricane ever to hit the continental United States, with total insured losses estimated in the...more
Hurricane Irma’s landfall in Florida produced an avalanche of property insurance claims throughout the state, the majority of which involved reported damage to roofs. Though many of these claims were legitimate, enterprising...more
Hurricane Ian was a devastating storm for southwest Florida. While out in the Gulf of Mexico, it became a high-end category 4 hurricane early on September 28, 2022 and made landfall later that afternoon. The areas where Ian...more
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, many residents and businesses must exert extraordinary efforts to begin the recovery from the massive damage caused by the storm. Initial efforts must be focused on removal of debris and...more
August through October marks the peak of hurricane season along the Texas Gulf Coast. Nearly every year, at least some part of the Texas coast feels the impact of a named storm during these months, either by flood, wind,...more
Hurricane Ian will likely be remembered as one of the largest and costliest natural disasters to hit Florida in history. Commercial buildings, infrastructure and residences throughout the state were destroyed and are in...more
Most of the Florida homes in the path of Hurricane Ian lack flood insurance, posing a major challenge to rebuilding efforts, new data show. In the counties whose residents were told to evacuate, just 18.5 percent of homes...more
For business owners affected by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona and other extreme weather events and their aftermath, it is important, amid immediate concerns of public safety and restoring operations, to take timely steps to...more
Hurricane Ian struck Florida on September 28. By late afternoon, it was a Category 5 storm with top winds of 155 miles per hour, producing huge storm surges along a wide area of the state’s southwestern coast. Damage is...more
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, individuals and families in Florida and potentially other states in its path may be eligible for federal assistance if they live, own a business, or work in the federally-declared disaster...more
In an average year, two hurricanes will make landfall in the continental US, each with wind speeds of 74 miles per hour or worse, and the potential for flooding, power outage, traffic disruptions, and more. The 2022 hurricane...more