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Atlantic Hurricane Season
East Coast Remains on High Alert
Hurricane Dorian’s slow forward movement and uncertain path continue to keep Florida on high alert, particularly on the east coast. Last week, Dorian was a tropical storm that appeared as if it might stall and never gain hurricane strength. Models also varied widely in their guesses as to the storm’s future direction. Dorian overcame this […]
Atlantic Hurricane Season Had Early Start, but Fewer Storms Are Expected
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Do you have the right insurance for the 2014 hurricane season?
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Citizens insurance starts season in good finances
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Commentary: It only takes one
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An Unwelcome Prediction
Amidst discussion about Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s proposed sinkhole rates, and more broadly about debt ceilings and credit ratings, a recent NOAA prediction did not receive much attention. With the recent demise of Tropical Storm Emily, we have now seen five named storms in the current hurricane season. In May, the NOAA predicted the season […]
2011 Hurricane Season Arrives
The 2011 Atlantic Hurricane season is officially underway, and with it comes the annual concerns for Florida and other coastal states. In the insurance industry, we tend to focus on the economic effects of hurricanes– the design of insurers’ reinsurance programs, the impact on Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and its reliance on assessments, and the […]