Declaration of Independents: Kelley Carter
Communication is the name of the game in the challenging coastal insurance market—and Kelley Carter, a communication and business major, has applied that wholeheartedly.
Agency Operations
Flood ‘Underinsurance Crisis’ Exposes Millions of Homes
Nearly 85% of single-family homes at risk of flooding in the U.S. carry insufficient coverage, leaving households vulnerable to thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs, according to Neptune Flood.
FEMA Role in Disaster Response Examined in Congressional Hearing
During the hearing, a bill was formally introduced to streamline disaster assistance programs to accelerate aid to survivors and encourage states to invest in disaster mitigation efforts.
How Agents Can Help Small Businesses in a CAT-Exposed Hard Market
Proactive conversations with clients about catastrophe risks can surface potential coverage gaps and open the door to more forward-looking planning.
NOAA Predicts ‘Above-Normal’ 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
This year’s hurricane season, which started on June 1, has a 60% chance of above-normal activity, with 13 to 19 named storms expected.
‘Above-Average’ Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted
Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane researchers are predicting 17 named storms during the Atlantic hurricane season.
4 Strategies for Agents to Enhance Customer Value in the Current Market
How independent agents can add value through comprehensive consultation and risk mitigation.
Hurricane Helene Devastates Southeast, Exposing Flood Insurance Gap
The disaster highlights just how alarmingly low flood insurance coverage is among Americans, particularly in areas that are farther from the coast.
AN Radio: Preparing for the Storm and Flood Insurance Strategies
Brian Chapman, agent and owner of Chapman Insurance in Florida, sits down with Cassie Masone, vice president of flood operations at Selective Insurance.
NOAA Revises 2023 Hurricane Outlook to ‘Above Normal’
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasters are predicting 21 named storms, of which up to 11 could become hurricanes.
