Catastrophe & Restoration

Global natural disaster losses for the first half of 2015 was below the 10-year (2005-2014) and 15-year (2000-2014) averages from both the economic and insured loss standpoint.

Organizations like the Red Cross and the U.N. World Food Program are already using GFMS before, during and after floods when ground information is lackingwhich is often the case.

Things are looking good for private property insurers in Florida, but will 2015 be the year the state finally sees another major storm?

The branch director at Elliott Insurance Group, Springhill, Kan., discusses smart underwriting, the biggest difference between working as an underwriter and as an agent, and the importance of a personal touch in times of crisis.

If you live in a tornado-threatened area, you need a plan in place now. Its not a matter of if your home and family are at risk, but when theyre at risk of a tornado.

Every claims representative likely considers the insurer's general duty of good faith and fair dealing when they receive notice of a new claim, but what is fair when it comes to handling property and casualty claims?