Hurricanes Archive
23 Sep 2019
Preparedness for Independent Agencies
September is National Preparedness Month so it is timely to help members be prepared for disasters in North Carolina by shedding some light on the flurry of bulletins issued by the Commissioner of Insurance (COI) before, during and after a disaster event. IIANC frequently receives requests for clarification on these bulletins such as what triggers
11 Sep 2017
Reminder to Insurance Agents: Florida Workers’ Compensation
North Carolina insurance agents may have contracting clients who are planning to go to Florida for cleanup and restoration work. There are several requirements for out-of-state contractors working in Florida of which you should be aware. Constructing industry employers with one or more full-time or part-time employees must provide coverage for all employees. Construction industry
01 Sep 2011
Lessons Learned from Irene
Two interesting discoveries have arisen during the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. First, apparently some insurance companies do not understand that when they write essential property insurance in Coastal North Carolina excluding wind, they are responsible to adjust the wind claim on behalf of the North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association (Beach Plan). This responsibility is clearly set
16 Jun 2011
North Carolina Isn’t In the Top Eight…or the Bottom Eight
“How’s your wife. Compared to what.” Henny Youngman For once, being in the middle of the pack may be a good thing. Sperling’s Best Places, who publishes city rankings on different criteria, has put out a map of the riskiest places to live and the least risky places to live. They have merged hazard maps from NOAA, The