Insights & Industry Articles of Interest
When Should Business Owners File a Business Interruption Claim?
Many businesses were forced to close or pause due to the restrictions caused by COVID-19 and are asking, "When is the best time for me to file a business interruption claim?" Due to this, this leaves business owners in a unique situation and not sure what the next...
Businesses Should Receive Refunds from Insurance Companies as Well
Insurance companies that are issuing refunds for personal auto policies - since driving is being reduced due to COVID-19 - are making headlines. The insurance companies are seeing profitable results since vehicles are not traveling as much. A more significant issue...
Is COVID-19 Covered By Business Insurance Coverage?
Many business owners are asking the question, "Is COVID-19 covered by business insurance coverage?" COVID-19 is causing significant disruptions and losses to businesses worldwide. Currently, schools are shut down for the remainder of the school year, public...
How Effective are Public Adjusters?
How effective are public adjusters? The Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability prepared a report for the state of Florida that answers this question. This report, No. 10-06, was issued in January 2010 and examined the claims made against...
Wall Street Journal Reports One-two punch for Nashville
Wall Street Journal confirms what we have been seeing on the ground in Nashville. Five tornadoes and COVID One-Two Punch, Nashville, TN. Nashville. A beautiful, thriving city that was hit first with a swath of tornadoes on March 3rd is now dealing with the COVID...
NAPIA Requests Extensions on Insurance Claims Deadlines from Insurance Commissioners
The President of NAPIA asks state insurance commissioners to extend deadlines for insurance claims. Jeff O'Connor, NAPIA President, stated: "In these uncertain times, public insurance adjusters are stepping up to protect insureds." In O'Connor's letter to state...
Is your business covered for Pandemics like COVID-19?
Is your business covered for Pandemics like COVID-19? To make a very long answer short…probably not. Imagine this. You are the owner of a 4 story office building and someone in your building becomes infected with a virus, disease, or there is some other contamination....
Will your commercial property policy cover losses from COVID-19?
A commercial property policy can vary a great deal, but the standard, the unendorsed policy would probably not cover losses resulting from a disease, like the COVID-19, outbreak. However, there are additional coverages contained in a standard, unendorsed policy, which...
Resources for those Affected by the Nashville Tornado
Recently, a tornado caused significant damage throughout the Nashville area. The thoughts and prayers of Brandon Lewis and our team at Strategic Claim Consultants are with the families and businesses that are affected by this. We are currently working with...
The Insurance Claim Aftereffect for Nashville Tornado Victims
Recently in our office, we were discussing the damage that has recently taken place in Nashville and the families that are affected. The Nashville tornado was one of the most devastating weather events for the families in the path of the storm. The storm landed...
Nashville Tornado Update
Nashville. A thriving city in Tennessee that has been affected by tornadoes on Tuesday morning. Currently, there have been 24 reported deaths, and it is anticipated that this number may rise. The tornado, which struck near downtown Nashville, produced flashes of light...
Families are left homeless months after the Puerto Rico Earthquake
The Puerto Rico earthquake that hit nearly two months ago has left many families homeless. Many residents are living in shelters, cars, and tents without a sign of restoration to their homes. This earthquake has left many Puerto Ricans rattled and...