Analysis: 4 Things Houston Area Must Do to Prevent Future Flooding Disasters September 1, 2017 By Kiah Collier and Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune An unprecedented amount of rain has fallen on the Houston area due to Hurricane Harvey, causing what’s likely the worst...
Arkema Plant Fires Underscore Chemical Industry Risk Management Challenge September 1, 2017 By Jack Kaskey and Ania Nussbaum In its devastatingly slow crawl up the industrial Gulf Coast, Hurricane Harvey is proving to be the biggest test yet...
Thousands of Harvey Victims Rescued; At Least 38 Deaths; Damage Survey Begins September 1, 2017 By Mica Rosenberg and Emily Flitter Soldiers and police in helicopters and high-water trucks rescued thousands of Texans stranded by floodwater from Hurricane Harvey on Thursday,...
Alliant Americas Adds Bray as VP in Houston August 31, 2017 Alliant has added Billy Bray as vice president within the company’s Alliant Americas division. He is based in Houston. Bray...
Texas Workers’ Comp Division Releases Disaster Guidelines for Insurers August 31, 2017 The Texas Department of Insurance – Division of Workers’ Compensation has issued guidelines for insurers concerning workers’ compensation claims filed...
Twitty Named Senior VP at Dexter & Co. in Dallas August 31, 2017 Dallas-based insurance and risk management firm Dexter & Company has added Jeff Twitty to its team as senior vice president....
Arkema Chemical Plant in Texas Explodes After Harvey Knocks Out Power August 31, 2017 By Ania Nussbaum French chemical company Arkema SA said its plant in Crosby, Texas, was hit by explosions after a major flood caused...
Update: Claims Teams Begin Handling Onslaught of Harvey Claims August 31, 2017 By Denise Johnson Hurricane Harvey has set a U.S record, according to the National Weather Service, dumping 51.88 inches of rain in parts...
Law’s Ambiguity a Source of Mixed Messages Over Texas Cat Claims Statute August 30, 2017 By Stephanie K. Jones Ambiguity surrounding a Texas law that goes into effect on Sept. 1 has insurance industry representatives and attorneys who represent...
35K Harvey Flood Insurance Claims Filed by Noon on Aug. 30 August 30, 2017 The government-run U.S. flood insurance program had already received 35,000 claims as of noon on Wednesday as a result of...