Catastrophe & Restoration

The death toll from earthquakes that struck southern Japan rose to 42 and the economic impact began to reverberate Monday as companies surveyed damage and the potential effects on production from supply-chain disruptions.

Not all claims take place on dry land, and dive inspections can be a critical tool for claims investigation.

Insurers in some states must increasingly contend with fraudulent activity that unnecessarily adds to catastrophe losses.

Industry guidelines provide a checklist for determining an expert's qualifications.

Company partners with Belfor Property Restoration to provide property risk management services.

Pilot error likely contributed to the fatal crash of a FlyDubai plane in southern Russia last month, an initial report by investigators indicated.