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Environmental Risk Management
Environmental Risks for Warehousing Firms
2026-04-17 | Jeff Slivka
There are various types of risks that can present environmental liability to organizations in the warehousing industry. Jeff Slivka explains.
Environmental Risk Management
Environmental Risks in Education Facilities
2026-04-14 | Jeff Slivka
Most types of educational facilities or properties—whether primary or secondary, or public or private—face environmental exposures in three major areas, as discussed by Jeff Slivka.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Rethinking the Insurability of Natural Catastrophes
2026-02-27 | John Putnam
John Putnam revisits traditional insurability criteria, outlines current stressors, and proposes innovative approaches to address the many challenges posed by evolving climatic risks.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Dealing with Winter Storm Damage
2026-01-26 | Robin K Olson
In light of the devastating winter storms that hit the US in late January 2026, IRMI is providing advice on what damage is covered and tips on filing insurance claims.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Risk Scoring and Mapping Are Reshaping Property Insurance
2025-11-21 | John Putnam
John Putnam takes a deeper look at past personal property insurance underwriting practices and evolving rating tools from an insurance agent's perspective.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Wildfire Has Evolved from Natural Hazard to Systemic Threat
2025-08-29 | John Putnam
John Putnam looks at the wildfire peril that confronts us and discusses the many causal factors that make easy solutions difficult.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Additional Living Expenses: A Critical Recovery Tool After Disasters
2025-05-30 | John Putnam
This coverage is very much needed and often misunderstood. John Putnam explains the basics, limits, duration, benefits, and application.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Understanding the Resilience and Recovery of Wildfire Survivors
2025-04-04 | John Putnam
Focusing on policyholders' complex and changing behavioral health needs following a major disaster is key. John Putnam looks at ways to accomplish this.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Los Angeles Wildfires: A Debris Removal Megaproject
2025-02-07 | John Putnam
After recently writing about debris removal, John Putnam continues the conversation considering the recent LA wildfires and what insurance and risk management challenges they present.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Wildfire Recovery: The Critical Role of Debris Removal Coverage
2025-02-06 | John Putnam
Very few people consider this insurance until the event happens. Using real-life examples, John Putnam reviews what's covered and what isn't and offers solutions.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Rethinking the Insurability of Natural Catastrophes
2026-02-27 | John Putnam
Catastrophe Risk Management
Risk Scoring and Mapping Are Reshaping Property Insurance
2025-11-21 | John Putnam
Catastrophe Risk Management
Wildfire Has Evolved from Natural Hazard to Systemic Threat
2025-08-29 | John Putnam
Catastrophe Risk Management
Additional Living Expenses: A Critical Recovery Tool After Disasters
2025-05-30 | John Putnam
Catastrophe Risk Management
Understanding the Resilience and Recovery of Wildfire Survivors
2025-04-04 | John Putnam
Catastrophe Risk Management
Los Angeles Wildfires: A Debris Removal Megaproject
2025-02-07 | John Putnam
Catastrophe Risk Management
Wildfire Recovery: The Critical Role of Debris Removal Coverage
2025-02-06 | John Putnam
