Hurricane Florence will affect the U.S. east coast later this week with significant damage to property and resulting business disruption. Continue reading for our client alert on hurricane preparedness and the many types of coverage typically found in a commercial property policy.
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Recall Roundup: March
This past month, several key recalls were made that affect the retail industry. Check back here each month for our Recall Roundup.
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Recall Roundup: February
This past month, several key recalls were made that affect the retail industry. Check back here each month for our Recall Roundup.
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Recall Roundup: January
This past month, several key recalls were made that affect the retail industry. Check back here each month for our Recall Roundup.
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Retail Insureds Should Act Now to Ensure Insurance Coverage for Lost Income Due to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have devastated portions of Texas, Louisiana and Florida. For retail insureds in particular, the losses due to property damage and business interruption will be staggering. In an article published September 12, 2017, in South Florida’s Daily Business Review, Hunton Insurance lawyers Walter Andrews and Andrea DeField explain why it is critical that policyholders act fast to maximize insurance recovery for their hurricane-related losses. They also provide a checklist to guide policyholders through the claim process and to ensure maximum recovery for any property damage and business interruption losses. As Andrews and DeField explain, business interruption and related coverage endorsements may cover loss resulting from (1) an inability to open for business; (2) reduction in business income when the business remains open but cannot operate at full capacity; (3) civil authority orders barring access to an insured business; and (4) service and utility outages effecting business interruptions — an important coverage in light of Florida’s ongoing power outages.
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