Insights & Industry Articles of Interest
Happy Thanksgiving
From our family to yours, we wish you a great Thanksgiving. We hope this time will bring joy, connection, and gratitude for the people in our lives. We are so grateful for everyone we have the opportunity to meet. We will be closed on Thursday and Friday but will be...
Hurricane Isaias Leaves More Than $10 Million in Damages
Hurricane Isaias is responsible for $10 million in damage to millions of homes and businesses in Oak Island, North Carolina. The manager of Ocean Crest Fishing Pier, Lynn Small, said that the pier and hotels suffered over $1 million in damages. This property is in the...
Public Adjusting in Louisiana
Louisiana is a state known for its food, culture, and unique characteristics that attract visitors. Not only that, however, as the laws make this state unique as well. Louisiana is primarily based on the Napoleonic Code, instead of the English common law. The laws for...
The Answer to Derecho Damage in Iowa – Public Adjusters
Iowa is in the beginning stages of recovery from the derecho that ripped across the state last week. This is considered one of the worst weather events in 2020 within the United States due to the severity. Currently, 25 counties in Iowa have been declared disasters by...
Derecho – Leaves Path of Catastrophic Damage in the Midwest
Last week, states across the midwest suffered catastrophic damage from a derecho. A derecho is described as a dangerous, ferocious wall of wind like an inland hurricane. The derecho traveled through Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, and Wisconsin....
NOAA Predicts an Extremely Active Hurricane Season This Year
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an extremely active hurricane season this year in the United States. This year has broken records for the number of storms that have already taken place including the most recent storm, Hurricane...
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...
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....