September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by CDC, EPA, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and other federal agencies, the purpose of National Preparedness Month is to encourage us to create emergency plans for the future and take preparation steps, ahead of time, within our homes, businesses, schools, and communities. What are your risks? First, know… Read More
Disaster response plan
Your business disaster recovery plan: A back-up plan to keep you humming
No matter where your insurance client (or your entity, if you’re self-insured) is located, there’s always the risk of a natural or man-made disaster. Of course you’re aware of this – that’s why you have property insurance. Whether it’s tornadoes in the Midwest, floods in Texas or fires in New Mexico, Arizona and California, disasters… Read More
How to prepare your small business for winter
As your small business gears up for the holidays and year-end reporting, don’t forget to have a plan in place for severe winter weather. Last year we saw extreme winter weather hit such southern locales as Houston, so now’s the time to begin to prepare your small business for winter. … Read More
Protect your home after a hurricane or major storm
It’s been a non-existent hurricane season, for which we’re grateful. However, now’s the time to provide your insureds with a list of tips for protecting personal property after a hurricane, tornado or major storm. Returning home after a hurricane First things first: ensure your own safety. Once officials declare it’s safe to return home, beware… Read More
8 tornado safety tips for homeowners and business owners
Funnel these tornado safety tips to your clients Twister season is still in full swing, so we’re providing a list of tornado safety tips to pass along to clients. Officially, the season is April – June, but in actuality, twisters can occur in just about any month. If you’re a numbers lover, here are a… Read More
Disaster emergency plans: How vulnerable is your business?
Winter storms. Blazing wildfires. Flooding. Tornado destruction. If there’s one thing we’ve learned, weather disasters can happen anywhere. CoreLogic says about 1 in 10 homes were impacted by natural disasters last year, totaling nearly $57 billion in property damage. Your commercial clients can’t just hope that emergency events won’t happen in your area. They need… Read More
