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2020 CAT

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Sedgwick’s catastrophe (CAT) planning and response solutions are here to support our clients and our communities where and when you need us most.

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An above-normal 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is expected, according to forecasters with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service. The outlook predicts a 60% chance of an above-normal season… Read More

An above-normal 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is expected, according to forecasters with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service. The outlook predicts a 60% chance of an above-normal season… Read More

The latest CAT

7.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern Mexico

June 23, 2020

A major earthquake struck the southern coastline of Mexico today at 10:29 a.m. local time, with an epicenter near El Coyul, 6.8 miles southwest of Santa María Zapotitlán in Oaxaca state. The quake triggered a tsunami warning for a radius of 1,000 km along the coasts of Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.

The quake caused tremors in Mexico City, 190 miles north of the epicenter, and it could be felt as far as El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. At this time, earthquake damage in Oaxaca state is considered light to moderate according to the US Geological Survey (USGS) ShakeMap.

Sedgwick would like to ensure that our clients know we are here to help, and we have an experienced team in Mexico ready to assist. In addition to our adjusting services, we offer building consulting, contents and inventory solutions, forensic advisory services and engineering to assist you and your insureds.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact our property team listed below.

Mexico Earthquake

Image source: USGS interactive map

Hector Calvo Salvado

director, Mexico

+52 1 55 8022 3487
Laura de Sordi

managing director Latin America & Caribbean

305.588.6240
Juan Carlos Araiza

vice president, large/complex loss engineering, EFI Global

512.239.9238

The latest CAT

Puerto Rico earthquakes

January 07, 2020

Puerto Rico's governor, Wanda Vázquez, declared a state of emergency after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit southern Puerto Rico this morning, one day after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit the country. Reports include one death, several injuries, damaged homes and businesses, cracked and raising roadways and power outages across the nation.

Sedgwick would like to ensure our clients know that we are here to help and we have catastrophe adjusters in Puerto Rico now. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact our property team listed below.

To report claims, contact our CAT intake center for immediate set up and assignment: 800.479.9188 or newassignment@sedgwick.com. In addition to our adjusting services, we offer building consulting, contents solutions, engineering and forensic advisory services to assist you and your insureds.

Puertorico Map

Image source: USGS

Laura de Sordi

Latin America and Caribbean regional manager

+1 305 588 6240
John Gragson

Senior vice president — catastrophe

+ 1 469 986 7064
Ben Price

Head of operations — MCL Global

+44 7831 217510
Gail Oliver

Senior vice president — sales and marketing

+ 1 302 521 4985

The latest CAT

Norway flood alerts

June 29, 2020

Flood alerts continue in parts of Norway. Heavy snow melting has led to stronger water flow in the Lo and Stryn rivers in Stryn, and the water level in Mjøsa has now reached an orange alert and is expected to rise slowly by 5-to-10 cm over the next couple days. Orange alerts rarely occur and can cause serious injury. A yellow alert is also in place for Deler av Langfjella i Sør-Norge due to heavy snow melting. While the increased water flow in the mountainous areas of southern Norway has largely culminated, the water flow is expected to rise slightly through tomorrow in Gudbrandsdalslågen.

Sedgwick would like to ensure that our clients know we are ready to support during this potentially difficult time. Learn more about our flood response capabilities or contact our property team listed below.

Norway Flood Alert 6 29 20

Dan Sivertsen

chief executive officer, Norway

+47 91 90 22 45
Jørgen Horne Gjelsten

MCL Norway head

+47 91 90 54 52
Robert Dalton

executive adjuster

+44 7801 039 441

Services

Adjusting services

Highly qualified adjusters quickly mobilize to assess and manage disaster-related claims.

Building consulting

Wide range of consulting services, from traditional cost estimating and scheduling to total project management.

Contents and inventory solutions

Comprehensive and accurate contents inventory and adjusting services to control claim costs.

Engineering services

EFI Global, a Sedgwick company, leads the industry with engineering failure analysis, forensics, origin and cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting.

Forensic advisory services

Forensic accounting, investigation and business income services for insurers, reinsurers and captive insurance companies to ensure claims are accurately quantified and resolved.

Marine

One of the industry’s largest and most experienced marine claims operations — responding to losses of significant size and complexity in over 65 countries.

Mitigation bill review

Ensures mitigation charges are fair and accurate by managing losses and reducing financial leakage.

Repair solutions

Managed repair, restoration and mitigation through our network of certified local, regional and national contractors.

Valuation solutions

Insurance appraisals and reserve studies, including pre-loss inspections for buildings, personal property and equipment.

Training resources

Vale Training, a Sedgwick company, provides hands-on learning for insurance industry professionals, including estimators, examiners, appraisers and adjusters.

Our experts are here for you and ready to respond to a full range of CAT events worldwide:

  • Earthquakes
  • Floods
  • Hailstorms
  • Hurricanes
  • Mass tort
  • Pandemic
  • Product liability
  • Product recall
  • Riots/civil unrest
  • Third-party liability exposures
  • Tornados
  • Volcanic eruptions
  • Wildfires
  • Windstorms

Services

Adjusting services

Highly qualified adjusters quickly mobilize to assess and manage disaster-related claims.

Building consulting

Wide range of consulting services, from traditional cost estimating and scheduling to total project management.

Engineering services

EFI Global, a Sedgwick company, leads the industry with engineering failure analysis, forensics, origin and cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting.

Forensic advisory services

Forensic accounting, investigation and business income services for insurers, reinsurers and captive insurance companies to ensure claims are accurately quantified and resolved.

Marine

One of the industry’s largest and most experienced marine claims operations — responding to losses of significant size and complexity in over 65 countries.

Training resources

Vale Training, a Sedgwick company, provides hands-on learning for insurance industry professionals, including estimators, examiners, appraisers and adjusters.

Valuation solutions

Insurance appraisals and reserve studies, including pre-loss inspections for buildings, personal property and equipment.

Our experts are here for you and ready to respond to a full range of CAT events worldwide:

  • Earthquakes
  • Hurricanes
  • Volcanic eruptions

Resources

Services

Adjusting services

Highly qualified adjusters quickly mobilise to assess and manage disaster-related claims.

Building consulting

Wide range of consulting services, from traditional cost estimating and scheduling to total project management.

Engineering services

EFI Global, a Sedgwick company, leads the industry with engineering failure analysis, forensics, origin and cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting.

Forensic advisory services

Forensic accounting, investigation and business income services for insurers, reinsurers and captive insurance companies to ensure claims are accurately quantified and resolved.

Marine

One of the industry’s largest and most experienced marine claims operations — responding to losses of significant size and complexity in over 65 countries.

Mitigation bill review

Ensures mitigation charges are fair and accurate by managing losses and reducing financial leakage.

Valuation solutions

Insurance appraisals and reserve studies, including pre-loss inspections for buildings, personal property and equipment.

Training resources

Vale Training, a Sedgwick company, provides hands-on learning for insurance industry professionals, including estimators, examiners, appraisers and adjusters.

Our experts are here for you and ready to respond to a full range of CAT events worldwide:

  • Earthquakes
  • Floods
  • Hailstorms
  • Hurricanes
  • Mass tort
  • Pandemic
  • Product liability
  • Product recall
  • Riots/civil unrest
  • Third-party liability exposures
  • Tornados
  • Tsunami
  • Typhoons
  • Volcanic eruptions
  • Wildfires
  • Windstorms

Contact Us

U.S.

Danny Miller 214.577.0553
Scott Richardson 312.305.0550
Steve Powell 251.604.8120
Gail Oliver 302.521.4985
John Gragson 469.986.7064

Canada

Mike Holden 905.671.7808
Terry O'Reilly 519.761.7764
Mike Alwyn 416.278.5525

Latin America

Laura de Sordi 305.588.6240

Marine

Darin Miller 713.557.7059

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Caribbean

Laura de Sordi + 1 305 588 6240
Ian McLennan +44 7825 089 310
Ben Price +44 7831 217510
Roland Riviere + 1 954 701 5049
Jan Willemse +31 6 53 911 765

Marine

Darin Miller +1 713 557 7059

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Africa and Middle East

Ken Maclean +27 83 453 4744
Mike Brogden +974 3343 5993

Asia-Pacific

Mark Thompson +61 408 851 963
Stephen Hope +65 9179 8189
Stephen Kay +64 21 774 587

Europe

Michiel Jongeneel +31 6 23 878 236
Ben Price +44 7831 217510
Danny Donohoe +353 87 2583179
Ian McLennan +44 7825 089 310

Marine

Ton Schox +31 651 257 887

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