When you think about first responders, what image comes to mind? For many, it’s police, firefighters, paramedics or 911 operators. Those in the insurance industry may see loss adjusters assessing damage. Unless you work in our field, it’s unlikely yo…
The deadliest earthquake in Morocco for more than six decades has severely impacted lives and property. The United Nations estimates 300,000 people across the region have been affected, and our thoughts are with the victims and their families. …
Tropical Storm Idalia is strengthening quickly as it approaches the Gulf coast of Florida, where it is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane and bring storm surges, heavy rainfall, flash flooding and hurricane-force winds as early as Tuesday…
As temperatures continue to rise around the world, weather patterns become more unusual and unpredictable. Studies indicate that climate change will lead to more frequent and intense weather events, such as severe storms resulting in flooding. Rising…
Hurricane Hilary is expected to bring significant impacts as it barrels toward the Southwest U.S. this weekend, at maximum sustained winds of 145 mph. Hurricane Hilary started as a tropical storm off the coast of Mexico and grew rapidly into a Categ…
States across the U.S. have been hit by severe weather this week, ranging from storms in the East to wildfires in Hawaii and expected storms in the Midwest and South. On Monday, massive storms spread across 10 eastern states —from Tennessee t…
In late January 2023, Auckland experienced record rainfall and flooding. Two weeks later, Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand and was cited as the worst storm to affect the country this century. The upper North Island, Gisborne and the Hawkes Bay areas…
For those living in hurricane prone areas, it's critical to begin developing a catastrophe plan. While we can't predict what's coming our way, we know that the Atlantic hurricane season — running from June 1 to November 30 — will bring ne…
Severe thunderstorms swept through Nova Scotia this past weekend, dumping a record-breaking amount of rainfall to the area and leading to flash flooding. Devastating floods have caused mass evacuations and damaged bridges, washed away roads and a Can…
Many in the Northern Hemisphere are celebrating the arrival of summer, but for the southeastern U.S. and Caribbean regions, this time of year ushers in the perils of Atlantic hurricane season. Sedgwick’s repair solutions team has many years of experi…
Storm Bret is a tropical storm that hit the Atlantic on Monday. The storm is expected to reach the Lesser Antilles group of islands in the Caribbean Sea by Thursday. Bret is intensifying as it moves toward the Lesser Antilles. The storm was about …
The frequency of CAT events is increasing. At home and around the world, we’re seeing more extreme weather — resulting in a record number of claims. The new year began with significant flooding events on both sides of the Pacific, specifically…
Fire management decision makers are on high alert during National Wildfire Awareness Month. Each year, wildfires affect thousands of people and ravage millions of acres. The rise in wildfires can be attributed to forestry activity (or lack thereof), …
There has never been a more critical time for us to understand the nuances of environmental sustainability, a circular economy and waste management. Whether you’re a private company, in the public sector, represent a local community or an individual …
Severe weather hit areas of the Deep South over the weekend, bringing tornadoes and golf ball-sized hail and causing damage to vehicles, homes and roads. The National Weather Service declared parts of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana a level four o…