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September 27, 2023
Emily Chang, catastrophe and hotel relations manager, and Danielle Thomas, senior operations manager, temporary housing
Caring for our temporary housing colleagues, so they can take care of customers

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…

September 27, 2023 by Emily Chang, catastrophe and hotel relations manager, and Danielle Thomas, senior operations manager, temporary housing
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September 13, 2023
Morocco hit by devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake

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. …

September 13, 2023
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August 28, 2023
Tropical Storm Idalia expected to become hurricane as it heads toward Florida

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…

August 28, 2023
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August 21, 2023
Andrew Thomson
executive loss adjuster
As flood risks increase, so do the concerns for insureds

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…

August 21, 2023 by Andrew Thomson, executive loss adjuster
August 18, 2023
Flash flooding expected as Hurricane Hilary barrels toward California

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…

August 18, 2023
August 10, 2023
Severe weather, wildfires hit the U.S.

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…

August 10, 2023
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August 03, 2023
Tracy Peterson
branch manager for Nelson and Blenheim
Collaboration amid catastrophe: responding to disaster in New Zealand

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…

August 03, 2023 by Tracy Peterson, branch manager for Nelson and Blenheim
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July 18, 2023
Jay Sitapara, regional manager, loss adjusting; Andrew McCallum, sales and client development; and Revel Boulon, senior service marine manager
Navigating the Atlantic hurricane season

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…

July 18, 2023 by Jay Sitapara, regional manager, loss adjusting; Andrew McCallum, sales and client development; and Revel Boulon, senior service marine manager
July 06, 2023
Severe weather hits Nova Scotia, causing devastating floods

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…

July 06, 2023
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June 26, 2023
Jacob Wilson
director of operations, repair solutions
Prepared for commercial repairs: supporting businesses this CAT season

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…

June 26, 2023 by Jacob Wilson, director of operations, repair solutions
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June 21, 2023
Storm Bret gaining strength in the Caribbean

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 …

June 21, 2023
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May 30, 2023
Beau Bishop, SVP, U.S. catastrophe operations, and Neil Gibson, COO, Sedgwick UK, Middle East, Africa, Asia and New Zealand
Standing ready for the state of emergency

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…

May 30, 2023 by Beau Bishop, SVP, U.S. catastrophe operations, and Neil Gibson, COO, Sedgwick UK, Middle East, Africa, Asia and New Zealand
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May 10, 2023
Matthew Rodda, regional vice president, EFI Global and Kendall Biggs, senior fire investigator, EFI Global
National Wildfire Awareness Month

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), …

May 10, 2023 by Matthew Rodda, regional vice president, EFI Global and Kendall Biggs, senior fire investigator, EFI Global
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April 20, 2023
Duane Pretorius
Environmental manager
Adopting high standards of environmental performance and management

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 …

April 20, 2023 by Duane Pretorius , Environmental manager
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March 28, 2023
Damaging winds, hail and tornadoes sweep through the South

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…

March 28, 2023