January's deadly polar vortex devastated businesses in the Midwest and Northeast, costing the U.S. economy billions.

Citrus growers in Florida and others along the supply chain may have several insurance policies to look to for coverage as they recover from last year's devastating hurricane.

Citrus growers in Florida and others along the supply chain may have several insurance policies to look to for coverage as they recover from last year's devastating hurricane.

Superstorm sandys recent strike hit the most densely populated area of the country, causing loss of life, destruction and dislocation on a massive scale. Recovery efforts are still ongoing, and the storms economic impact will be felt by businesses and individuals across the country for some time.

Often following the large-scale devastation wrought by severe-weather events such as Superstorm Sandy are lawsuits against individuals and entities responsible for protecting, managing and maintaining the buildings that suffered serious damage in the storms wake.