Being prepared and knowing how to respond to a hurricane or storm makes the difference in minimizing damage and protecting you, your family, and property. Here is a checklist to help guide you on what to do before and during hurricane season.
In the aftermath of a natural disaster, businesses will need to take the important steps to recovery. Here is a checklist to help guide you through that process. For additional tips and guidance on how to prepare for other disasters, see the following:
Climate change is impacting affluent homeowners in the form of insurance premium hikes and non-renewals. Learn how to safeguard your property and lifestyle with the right coverage.
Before a hurricane or storm hits, plan in advance by having an evacuation “Grab and Go” checklist, with special considerations made for children, infants, and pets. Continue to follow all evacuation orders and allow for enough time to pack and inform family and friends if you need to leave your home.
If you have been ordered to evacuate a storm area, knowing how to respond will help you protect your family and home before and after an evacuation. Learn the important steps to take when local authorities ask you to leave your home.
The wildfire season has caused unprecedented damage across the United States. With drought conditions prevalent across much of the western United States, the wildfire outlook continues above normal wildfire conditions. Learn what you can do to be prepared for it.
In this episode, two industry experts share their thoughts and practical guidance on Directors and Officers insurance (D&O), covering the fundamentals of the protections that D&O insurance coverage provides. They explain how you can be better equipped to negotiate your insurance coverage, especially during the renewal process. They also discuss how trends can impact the D&O coverage, including: event-driven litigation such as cyber breaches; board diversity, and shareholder activism around ESG.
While insurance may not be top of mind as you go through life’s changes and challenges, it is a critical tool to help keep your family and assets safe. By minding your insurance gaps and working with a knowledgeable agent and reputable carrier in identifying your unique risks, you can assure your family has the protection it needs.
S corporation shareholder agreements should be carefully crafted by legal counsel in order to avoid certain events that can imperil the company’s S election. One important consideration is the language in the shareholder agreement related to nonvoting stock transfer restrictions. Learn how to address this issue—and avoid costly pitfalls—before it arises in the course of estate planning or a private company sale. See how nonvoting shares are needed.
The risk landscape has shifted, and one thing is clear: Organizations must be resilient. Whether an organization faces a sudden event that strikes with little warning, or a risk that emerges over time, the preparation needed to achieve resilience is the same. Four key steps and behaviors are provided to help businesses become more resilient while balancing risk with reward.