Thailand Hit by Worst Flooding in 50 Years
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Torrential rains in Thailand have caused the worst flooding in that country in more than 50 years. The floods have affected millions of people in Bangkok and elsewhere and caused major damage and disruptions to infrastructure, including rail and roads.

Organizations with interests in areas affected by flooding should continue to monitor local news and advisories from the government of Thailand.

Here, risk managers and business owners can continue to find relevant, including:


Information is also available on various Marsh services, including:

Marsh's local dedicated claims team and client executives are ready to support our clients with business recovery efforts. The local teams are supported by our regional and international claims teams, including a team of specialists for large or complex claims.

If you have business interests in the affected area, would like to review your business continuity planning, or have questions regarding your insurance cover, please contact your local Marsh Relationship Manager or:

  • Duncan Buchanan, Country CEO (+66 2695 7103, duncan.buchanan@marsh.com);
  • Somlurk Suwanpakdeechit, Claims Leader (+66 2695 7136, somlurk.suwanpakdeechit@marsh.com);
  • The Marsh Catastrophe Hotline at +1 866 252 7492; or
  • Marsh Risk Consulting’s hotline at +1 212 345 9589 (+1 866 928 7475 within the U.S. and Canada).

To file a claim within the U.S., contact your client executive or send an email to the appropriate address listed below:

 
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