ACT Disaster Planning Guide
Our national association's Agents Council for Technology has put together an extensive guide for steps to take with your employees, your office, your clients and carriers to prepare for a disaster. It has taken extreme effort to include all kinds of events that could be considered disasterous for agency operations and should be your first step in customizing a plan for your agency.
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Hurricane
Hurricane Season runs from June 1 to November 30. Not everybody knows that once a storm is named and expected to impact an area, insurance companies declare a moratorium for new policies and coverage changes to existing policies. It is a best practice to contact all your clients prior to hurricane season and encourage them to review their coverages.
Top Five Post Hurricane Consumer Mistakes by Trusted Choice
Sadly, the biggest mistake people make in protecting themselves against hurricanes is not buying flood insurance in the first place. However, even those consumers with flood insurance can make mistakes in the storm recovery process that can cost them big bucks. Here are five of the most common pitfalls. (+READ MORE)
See also:
SC Dept of Insurance Storm Readiness Guide
SC Emergency Management Division 2020 Hurricane Guide.
Flood
HELPING YOUR FELLOW AGENTS AND CITIZENS
American Red Cross
United Way Trident (Charleston)
United Way Midlands
Trusted Choice Disaster Relief Fund
more listed on SC Emergency Management Division webpage
September is National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. Use resources found on the Dept. Homeland Security website (including social media elements) to help your clients make a plan to stay safe and communicate during disasters that can affect your community. (+ READ MORE...)