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Gross Profit Calculation Challenges in Business Interruption Insurance After UAE Floods and COVID-19

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Often, forensic accountants face practical challenges when calculating business interruption (BI) losses. These issues have been highlighted by recent claims following COVID-19 and the 2024 storm in the UAE which caused...more

Woodruff Sawyer

Managing the Risk of Floods (Updated)

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In a rainy season, it's important to understand your flood risk. For insurance purposes, what is a flood? What proactive steps can be taken before a flood? How can you obtain the right insurance coverage?...more

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Understanding the FEMA 50% Rule

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Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, impacted homeowners have received correspondence from their local building officials notifying the homeowners that their property is affected by the 50% Rule. Sometimes these are...more

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Tips for Pursuing Insurance Claims and Disaster Relief Funding in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene

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Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on September 26, 2024, eventually making its way up to western North Carolina where it caused unprecedented damage. The estimated costs associated with these damages grow daily, with...more

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CAT Season: Hazards, Resources, and How to Prepare

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Catastrophic events (CAT) include hurricanes, floods, landslides, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tornados, and wildfires (See Figures 1-4 below). “CAT season” is the phrase experts commonly use to describe the...more

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Flooded by Ida? Many Policyholders Can Expect Increased Premiums for Flood Insurance

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After hitting the shores of Louisiana with winds of up to 172mph in late August, Hurricane Ida’s remnants barreled up to the northeastern United States, leaving waves of destruction in its wake. The deluge of rain—more than...more

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Hurricane Harvey Insurance Claim Gets Twisted

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Almost two years after Hurricane Harvey devastated parts of Texas and Louisiana, Central America, and several Caribbean islands, the coverage issues arising out of it are far from resolved. The court decisions addressing...more

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[Webinar] Managing Insurance Claims in the Wake of Catastrophes - July 22nd-26th, 10:00am CT, 16:00 GMT

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Zelle LLP invites you to join us for a week of webinars featuring insurance topics that are of critical importance to adjusters and insurance professionals. This series will cover managing insurance claims in the wake of...more

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Texas Department of Insurance Issues Additional Bulletins Relating to Hurricane Harvey

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Last week, we wrote a post about a number of bulletins of potential interest to property insurers issued by the Texas Department of Insurance concerning the appropriate conduct of those involved in the insurance claims...more

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Insurance Checklist in the Event of Hurricane Losses

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1. Identify and review your insurance policies: Depending on your situation, you may have insurance coverage provided through a homeowner’s policy or renters insurance. Coverage may also be available under an auto policy,...more

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