In this first alert of a series of three, we address how policyholders can plan for this year’s hurricane season. The second alert will address how to prepare a claim after a loss in order to maximize the potential recovery, including by taking photographs of any damage and tracking curfews that affect your operations. In the third and final alert, we will discuss how to prevent denials of pending claims based on suit limitations periods. Our goal with this series is to give you a comprehensive outline that will guide you before and after a loss.

With hurricane season here, it is important to have a plan in place to mitigate the extent of financial losses from a storm. This year, forecasters are concerned about unusually warm water near the east coast of the United States and the Bahamas. Specifically, they are alarmed because warmer waters cause storms to increase in intensity rapidly—leaving individuals and businesses with less time to prepare for a severe storm. Below, we address how to plan for this year’s hurricane season.

Reprinted courtesy of Hunton Andrews Kurth attorneys Walter J. Andrews, Michael S. Levine and Andrea DeField
Mr. Andrews may be contacted at wandrews@HuntonAK.com
Mr. Levine may be contacted at mlevine@HuntonAK.com
Ms. DeField may be contacted at adefield@HuntonAK.com