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Disaster |
Article Type |
Summary |
| CAT Briefing: Tornado Risk Mitigation |
Resources |
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A devastating, two-mile-wide tornado ravaged Moore, Oklahoma, just outside of Oklahoma City on Monday, May 20. As of May 22, it is believed that there have been 24 confirmed deaths; officials are stil... |
| 10 Strategies to Ensure Your Business Can Manage a Power Outage – And Outshine the Competition |
Resources, Hurricane Season |
Resources |
Power outages caused by earthquakes, snowfall, cyclones and other natural hazards, as well as power grid issues are not uncommon. Given the likelihood that your organization will be affected by an out... |
| Managing Service Interruption Risks |
Resources, Hurricane Season |
Resources |
Power outages and other service interruptions — whether caused by natural hazards or other factors, such as stresses to power grids — can disrupt businesses’ supply chains and interr... |
| 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Take Action Now |
Resources, Hurricane Season |
Resources |
The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season is approaching quickly, with several forecasters predicting an active one. |
| Catastrophic Weather Events: Environmental Claims and Risk Management |
Resources, Hurricane Season |
Resources |
Major storm systems such as Superstorm Sandy in 2012 have the potential to create significant environmental challenges. |
| Managing Your Flood Risks |
Resources, Hurricane Season |
Resources |
Flooding — the most common natural disaster in the United States — affects thousands of homeowners and businesses annually. Typical causes of flooding include hurricanes and tropical storm... |
| Winter Weather Precautions |
Resources |
Resources |
With a nor'easter approaching the same region hit by Superstorm Sandy, now is the time to ensure you are prepared snow and ice. |
| Managing Mold Risk Following Sandy |
Resources |
Resources |
Any structure or material that has been wet for more than 48 hours can potentially be impacted by mold. |
| After the Superstorm: Environmental Claims and Risk Management |
Resources, Hurricane Season |
Resources |
Insureds that confirm or suspect pollution releases should examine their policies and provide notice to carriers. |
| Completing a Construction Project After a Catastrophe |
Resources, Hurricane Season |
Resources |
Managing recovery from Sandy will require project management time and proactive leadership. |
| Eroded Flood Policy Limits? Alternative Solutions for Insurance Coverage |
Resources, Hurricane Season |
Resources |
A significant issue in determining how coverage will apply will be the distinction between flood and storm surge within a particular policy. |
| Post-Loss Reconstruction Advisory Services: Superstom Sandy |
Resources |
Resources |
The Construction Consulting Practice, part of Marsh Risk Consulting’s Financial Advisory Services group, offers specialized reconstruction project management solutions following catastrophic eve... |
| Post-Loss Damage Assessment and Business Recovery Management: Superstorm Sandy |
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Resources |
Recovery from a catastrophic event such as Superstorm Sandy can be essential to your company’s finances, operations, and overall success. |
| Special Webcast: Managing Insurance Claims After Superstorm Sandy |
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Resources |
Our panelists will discuss the key insurance and recovery issues you may need to address in the wake of Sandy. |
| Responding to and Recovering From Superstorm Sandy |
Resources, Hurricane Season |
Alert |
The latest resources and guidance for Superstorm Sandy. |
| Real-Time Crisis Management |
Resources |
Solutions |
Our Real-Time Crisis Management team has extensive hands-on experience successfully supporting clients during some of the most severe, high-profile events. |
| Preparing for Hurricane Sandy |
Resources |
Alert |
Tips for action before, during, and after Hurricane Sandy. |
| Marsh Contacts: Hurricane Sandy |
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Contacts |
Marsh’s local dedicated claims teams and client executives can support clients in their business recovery if they are affected by a hurricane or other disaster. |
| Post-Loss Damage Assessment and Business Recovery Management: Hurricanes |
Resources |
Solutions |
Recovery from a catastrophic event such as a hurricane can be essential to your company's finances, operations, and overall success. Marsh's Forensic Accounting and Claims Services (FACS) Practice can... |
| Hurricane Isaac Hits Louisiana |
Resources |
Alert |
Marsh is monitoring Isaac and has property risk, forensic accounting, business resiliency, and crisis experts poised to respond if necessary. |
| 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Are You Prepared? |
Resources |
Resources |
NOAA updates its Atlantic Hurricane forecast, expects 12 to 17 named storms. |
| 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Are You Prepared? |
Resources |
Alert |
NOAA updates its Atlantic Hurricane forecast, expects 12 to 17 named storms. |
| Colorado Wildfires – Addressing Your Risks |
Resources |
Alert |
Dozens of wildfires, fueled by hot temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity, have been affecting parts of Colorado in what has been described as the worst fire season in the history of the state. |
| Post-Loss Damage Assessment and Business Recovery Management: Tornadoes |
Resources |
Solutions |
Recovery from a catastrophic event such as a tornado can be essential to your company’s finances, operations, and overall success. Marsh Risk Consulting’s Forensic Accounting and Claims Se... |
| Post-Loss Damage Assessment and Business Recovery Management: Floods |
Resources |
Solutions |
Recovery from a catastrophic event such as a flood can be essential to your company’s finances, operations, and overall success. Marsh Risk Consulting’s Forensic Accounting and Claims Serv... |
| Strong Tornadoes Hit Dallas-Fort Worth Area |
Resources |
Alert |
As of Wednesday, April 4, thousands of homes and businesses were still without power. |
| Severe Weather Continues in Midwestern and Southern U.S. |
Resources |
Alert |
As of Friday, March 2, the National Weather Service had tornado and storm warnings and watches in effect for a number of states through the evening. |
| Preparing for a Business Interruption Insurance Claim |
Resources |
Alert |
Take these steps in preparing a business interruption insurance claim to help expedite loss recovery. |
| 5.6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Oklahoma, Modest Damage Reported |
Resources |
Alert |
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit central Oklahoma on November 5, causing damaging homes, buildings, and roads but resulting in no major injuries or deaths. |
| Snowstorm Causes Power Outages, Transportation Disruptions Throughout Northeast |
Resources |
Alert |
More than 2 million customers were still without electricity as of Monday, October 31; utilities warned that some outages could remain for several days. |
| Tropical Storm Rina Brings Heavy Rain, Winds to Mexico |
Resources |
Alert |
Organizations with interests in areas affected by Rina should continue to monitor local news and advisories from the Mexican Secretariat of Governance and local agencies. |
| Thailand Hit by Worst Flooding in 50 Years |
Resources |
Alert |
The floods have affected more than two million people and caused major damage to infrastructure, including rail and road transport. |
| Earthquakes: Post-Event Assessments and Claims Preparation |
Resources |
Resources |
Organizations with operations near the center of an earthquake should be mindful of the possibility of aftershocks. While aftershocks are typically of lower magnitude than the initial event, that is n... |
| 7.2-Magnitude Earthquake in Turkey Kills Hundreds, Damages Thousands of Buildings |
Resources |
Alert |
As of October 24, several hundred people were estimated to have been killed by the earthquake; several thousands of buildings have been damaged or destroyed. Complete casualty and damage estimates wil... |
| Typhoon Nesat Hits Philippines |
Resources |
Alert |
Marsh recommends steps to take before, during and after a crisis such as Typhoon Nesat. |
| Recovering from Irene, U.S. Braces for More Severe Weather |
Resources |
Alert |
As organizations continue their recovery from Hurricane Irene, risk managers and business owners should monitor new storm activity that could affect their organizations. |
| Hurricanes: Managing Service Interruption Risks |
Resources |
Solutions |
Depending on their strength and path, tropical storms and hurricanes have the potential to cause power outages and other service interruptions. In some cases, this disruptions can last for several day... |
| Vacant Buildings and Occupancies: Hurricane and Tropical Storm Considerations |
Resources |
Alert |
In the current down economy, property owners and managers have seen a high number of vacant properties in their portfolios. Asset protection for vacant buildings and occupancies presents a unique chal... |
| Hurricanes and Tropical Storms: Hospitality and Gaming Considerations |
Resources |
Alert |
Having clear, actionable plans in place before a hurricane or tropical storm strikes can help your hotel, restaurant, or casino minimize damage to people and property and recover as quickly as possibl... |
| Potential Impacts of Hurricanes on Construction Projects – A Little Preparation Goes a Long Way |
Resources |
Alert |
Over the past several years there has been an increase in construction projects along the Eastern seaboard of the United States – commercial, residential, and industrial. As many projects ... |
| Helping Our Clients Recover From Irene |
Resources |
Alert |
In the aftermath of hurricane / tropical storm Irene, Marsh’s dedicated claims team and client executives are supporting clients in their business recovery. |
| Recovering from Irene’s Flooding |
Resources |
Alert |
Irene’s path along the East coast of the United States has caused significant damage in a number of areas, including massive flooding. |
| Preparing for and Responding to Hurricane Irene |
Resources |
Alert |
As Hurricane Irene approaches the East coast of the United States, clients with business interests in potentially affected regions should begin planning for the storm’s effects as soon as possib... |
| Post-Loss Damage Assessment & Business Recovery Management: FEMA Claims Support for Public Entities |
Resources |
Solutions |
Successful recovery from a catastrophic, bottom line impacting event is essential to your public entity’s community, employees, finances, and operations. Marsh’s Forensic Accounting and Cl... |
| Mid-Atlantic Earthquake: Post-Event Recovery and Claim Considerations |
Resources |
Alert |
While no significant infrastructure damage has been reported as a result of the 5.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Virginia and Washington, D.C., the quake has impacted the operations of businesses ... |
| Catastrophic Response Services |
Resources |
Solutions |
Companies need to be prepared for catastrophic events with a response plan that recognizes various types of impacts and with appropriate resources to manage the recovery.
Marsh's Catastrophic Respons... |
| Business Interruption Services |
Resources |
Solutions |
Business Interruption (BI) is a complex, "enterprise-wide" issue that often has a much different meaning to people in senior management, risk management, and operations. For example, optimized supply ... |
| Supply Chain Resiliency |
Resources |
Solutions |
Today’s global supply chains are delivering products and
services to market better, faster, and cheaper than ever before.
Yet advances such as just in time manufacturing, single
sourcing, and... |
| Irene Weakens After Path Through U.S. and Canada |
Resources |
Alert |
As of 5 am EDT on Monday, August 29, Irene was a post-tropical cyclone with its center approximately 100 miles northwest of Houlton, Maine, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
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| Grimsvötn Volcanic Eruption |
Resources |
Resources |
Iceland’s Grimsvötn volcano erupted on Saturday, May 21, generating an ash plume over Iceland that could spread to the U.K. and elsewhere in the coming days.
Effect on Air Traffic
The V... |
| Post-Loss Reconstruction Advisory Services: Catastrophic Events |
Resources |
Solutions |
Marsh Risk Consulting’s (MRC) Construction Consulting Practice offers specialized reconstruction project management solutions following this earthquake and tsunami. |
| Flood: A Universal Peril |
Resources |
Resources |
While there is no way for a company to completely remove the threat of a flood occurring, there are several low-cost mitigation techniques a business can employ before, during, and after a flood that ... |
| Nuclear Energy Liability Regime Comparison Summary |
Resources |
Resources |
United States & Japan March 13, 2011 by Shannon Moyer, CPCU, ARM, Vice President |
| Forensic Accounting and Claims Services |
Resources |
Solutions |
Recovery from a catastrophic event such as a weather-related disaster, earthquake, terrorist attack, fire, or structural collapse can be essential to your company’s finances, operations, reputat... |
| Post-Loss Damage Assessment and Business Recovery Management: Earthquakes |
Resources |
Solutions |
Recovery from a catastrophic event such as an earthquake can be essential to your company’s finances, operations, and overall success. Marsh’s Forensic Accounting and Claims Services (FACS... |
| Hospitals, Transportation, Retailers Among Industries Affected by Bed Bug Infestation |
Resources |
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The U.S. bed bug infestation has now affected a multitude of industries, including hospitals, campus dormitories, homeless shelters, public transportation, retailers, movie theatres, and hotels, accor... |