Insurance: The Basics

Alabama recovery resources

The following are state resources meant to aid Alabama residents in the disaster recovery process following a hurricane.

Washington recovery resources

The following are state resources specifically to aid Washington residents in the recovery process a wildfire disaster.

Oregon recovery resources

The following are state resources specifically to aid Oregon residents in the recovery process a wildfire disaster.

Global Macro And Insurance Outlook

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to depress growth across the world with nearly every country experiencing negative growth and recession. Overall, benchmark GDP forecasts for 2020 and 2021 have been worsening over the last three months pointing to a deeper and wider impact by COVID-19 on global GDP growth than initially forecasted at the pandemic’s onset, according to a new Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) report.

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Colorado recovery resources

The following are state resources specifically to aid Colorado residents in the recovery process a wildfire disaster.

Bureau of Land Management

Colorado Active Wildfire Map (Satellite View) & Safety Information

Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control

California recovery resources

The following are state resources specifically to aid California residents in the recovery process a wildfire disaster.

Wildfires: insurance and recovery resources

Following a wildfire or other disaster, getting back to normal can take some time. To assist in the recovery process, the Triple-I has compiled useful information around post-disaster safety, insurance coverage questions, and detailed guidance on how to file a claim.

Is food spoilage covered?

If the power goes out, can you get reimbursed for spoiled food?

Following a major disaster like Hurricane Laura, extended power outages are common. According to poweroutage.us, nearly 500,000 customers in Louisiana and Texas were without power after the storm hit. However, most electric utility companies do not offer their customers reimbursements for food spoilage caused by long-term power outages.