How do we make buildings more resilient and weather-proof? Can we model storm impacts based on artificial intelligence (AI)? How do we prevent building collapses, especially in Florida where water and winds reduce the integrity of structures? With so much climate volatility due to global warming, could AI be the secret sauce to help developers […]
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A Reckoning for Florida’s Insurance Industry
Florida Insurers Accused of Altering Hurricane Ian Damage Estimates The insurance industry in Florida is poised for punishment – be it civil or criminal – as a result of the improper handling of countless Hurricane Ian claims. Ian caused $115 billion in damage, the second-largest insured loss on record after Hurricane Katrina, according to a […]
The Importance of a Hurricane Damage Lawyer in Florida
Hurricane season 2023 is bearing down on Florida. It’s now less than 100 days from the official June 1 start of the Atlantic hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center chose this six-month period because it accounts for 97% of all Atlantic tropical storms and hurricanes, according to NOAA’s Hurricane Research Division. But remember, Mother Nature […]
Autopsying Ian: What Property Owners Should Know After Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian pummeled Florida as a strong Category 4 storm. It unleashed catastrophic floods and life-threatening storm surge along with wind damage and tornadoes. Millions of people remain without power. Hurricane Ian’s devastating impacts were felt throughout Florida, including in Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Orange, Pasco, and Pinellas counties. Our goal at Corless […]
What Natural Disasters Are Covered By Homeowners Insurance?
Every day we hear news reports of devastating fires, flash floods, lightning strikes, windstorms, hail, and tornadoes. A record number of severe storms and fires are impacting Americans from coast-to-coast in large part due to global warming and climate change. In Florida, what natural disasters can you expect to be covered by your homeowner’s […]
Price of Paradise: Get Peace of Mind Before a Storm Strikes
Batten down the hatches. Hurricane season is here, and that means an increase in the frequency and severity of severe storms. Multiple tropical threats and disturbances appear in the Atlantic as the July 4th holiday week kicks off. A combination of factors – La Nina, climate change, warmer ocean waters, and the Gulf of Mexico’s […]
Inside Florida’s Property Insurance Crisis
Another hurricane season is weeks away, and policyholders are loyally paying their premiums to ensure they are covered should disaster strike. But if you are a property owner in Florida, chances are your insurance rates are increasing at an unprecedented pace – sometimes by as much as 111% – or your policy has been dropped. […]
Storm Damage Solutions for Sunshine State Policyholders
The 2022 hurricane season is one month away and with Hurricane Preparedness Week running from May 1 and ending May 7, it’s time to start getting hurricane plans ready so that you can prepare your home, family, and pets for the upcoming season. We recommend that homeowners, business owners, condo owners, HOAs, and renters prepare […]
Heart of Hurricane Season: Forecast Update
“It only takes one storm hitting an area to cause a disaster, regardless of the overall activity for the season. Therefore, residents, businesses, and government agencies of coastal and near-coastal regions are urged to prepare every hurricane season regardless of this, or any other, seasonal outlook.” – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Peak hurricane […]