Disasters Affected 8% of U.S. Population in 2017, FEMA Notes in Review of Historic Year January 3, 2018 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supported 59 major disaster declarations and 16 emergency declarations in 2017, a year during...
Willis Re Joins with Tech Firm, Measure, to Raise Drone Usage for Insurers February 2, 2016 Willis Re, the reinsurance business of Willis Towers Watson, announced a strategic partnership with technology company Measure to advance the...
Insurance Council of Australia Declares Sydney Storms a Catastrophe December 17, 2015 The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared a catastrophe after storms struck New South Wales, in particular Sydney’s eastern...
State Farm Seeks to Test Drone Use for Damage Response in Illinois October 27, 2014 State Farm insurance company is seeking federal approval to test drones in evaluating property damage and responding to natural disasters....
Emergency Responder Mobile App Could Aid Communications During Disasters July 25, 2014 By Chris Francescani A mobile app from a law enforcement technology firm could soon allow emergency responders from different agencies to communicate seamlessly...
Disaster Cost Has Quadrupled Since 1980s: EU Commissioner June 8, 2014 The average annual cost of natural disasters has quadrupled over the last three decades and it makes economic sense to...
Washington Governor Vetoes $1.5 Million Disaster Fund Cut April 7, 2014 Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has vetoed a proposed cut of $1.5 million to Washington state’s disaster response fund. This decision...
Improvements Needed in Illinois’ Disaster Response: Review December 6, 2013 A review has found several shortfalls in Illinois’ readiness to respond to disasters and emergencies. The review concluded that there...
Insurance Law, Regulation – Jim Wrynn’s Experience Covers It All September 29, 2013 By Charles E. Boyle James J. Wrynn, Esq. served as New York’s Superintendent of Insurance from 2009 to 2012, when he joined the law...
U.S. House Skips Vote on Sandy Aid, Angering Members From Storm-Hit States January 2, 2013 The U.S. House of Representatives adjourned on Tuesday night without acting on a $60.4 billion Superstorm Sandy disaster aid bill,...