The early days I started my career in safety 40 years ago as an underwriting surveyor. Underwriters would call underwriting surveyors the “eyes and ears of underwriting.” Our role was to verify the information on the application from prospective clients. For example, we would check construction and fire protection, e.g., fire sprinklers. We used to…

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st until November 30th, hitting the peak of activity in mid-September, with most storms from mid-August until mid-October.  However, in 2023, we experienced a tropical storm in January, reinforcing the importance of year-round preparation. Just over two years ago, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida. It was the…