Thie coming months are anticipated to see an increase in severe weather, with the Colorado State University's Department of Atmospheric Science predicting 19 named storms for the upcoming hurricane season. This follows an above-average 2021, which was the third-most active hurricane season on record. "No matter how prepared you are, accidents and losses can happen in an instant," Monique McQueen, assistant vice president, CAT claims, QBE North America, said in a release. "We recommend business owners regularly check in with their insurer to discuss any changes to their operations and property, including employee workplace changes and new or updated equipment." The above slideshow highlights cleaning, maintenance, planning and disaster response tips commercial policyholders should take coming out of winter and heading into spring's threat of extreme weather, according to QBE North America. "Being aware of the current state of your business, identifying potential risks and addressing vulnerabilities will better prepare business owners should something go wrong," Jan Young, vice president, loss control leader, risk solutions, QBE North America, said in a release. "Having a plan in place at the start of each season will not only help minimize loss from a disaster, it can also help ensure a quicker and smoother recovery." Related: |

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