September is National Preparedness Month, which is recognized each year to encourage disaster and emergency planning for individuals and families. Too often people are left unprepared when disaster strikes, and a lack of early preparation typically results in a longer and more difficult recovery period. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at three areas of preparation everyone should evaluate and discuss.

For businesses along the Gulf Coast, flooding is always a possible threat, particularly during hurricane season when there is a greater risk for devastating storms and torrential rainfall. However, many businesses skip Flood Insurance and other critical policies simply because they've avoided flooding before.

Although hurricane season officially kicked off on June 1, the tropics are at their most active now as more storms develop and threaten businesses and homes. While some businesses simply hope for the best, others take proactive steps to protect their business, assets, and employees. In today's Aegis blog post, we ask three questions that can help you know if your business is truly ready and protected this hurricane season.

Our country has many examples of natural wonder and beauty, such as the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, The Rocky Mountains, and the mighty Mississippi River. However, we regularly face dangers and threats that also come from Mother Nature, such as earthquakes, wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and other severe weather. Given the recent earthquakes in California and flooding in the Midwest, businesses must make sure they are well protected from natural disasters, whether they are local or halfway across the country.

When it comes to commercial insurance, business owners want what matters most to be well protected, whether it's employees, commercial buildings, company vehicles, or business property. It's also just as important to protect against liability claims that can threaten the future of a business, since a single liability claim can deplete a company's entire net worth, or force the permanent closure of a thriving business.

If you watch the news or see pictures from around the world, you'll likely notice the growing number of major natural disasters occurring around the country and the world. These include an increased number of hurricanes and floods, wildfires, tornadoes, hailstorms, and droughts than in previous years.

This year's hurricane season is predicted to be another active one, so businesses can take proactive steps now to protect their company, assets, and employees now before a storm impacts our region. While some preparation can be largely physical in nature, such as securing outdoor property and reinforcing windows, other preparation can be done through the help of new technology. Our Aegis blog post today looks at three ways technology can help companies with their hurricane preparation to ensure they make a faster recovery.

Although summer may mean a boost in sales or customer activity, it could also mean an increase in worker injuries, lost or damaged merchandise, or structural issues to your business. For a large number of businesses, summer can be the riskiest time of the year. Today's Aegis blog post looks at the ways businesses may be at a greater risk during the summer months, ways to minimize risks, and what kinds of Commercial Insurance may be needed.

In recent years the U.S. has seen a steady increase in catastrophic weather events, from hurricanes, torrential rainstorms, wildfires, earthquakes, tornadoes, and mudslides. In Texas, the most devastating cause of property losses have been due to flooding, either from sudden thunderstorms or hurricanes dumping several feet of rain in the region. Residents and business owners along the Gulf Coast have experienced several record-breaking floods, but many still take the gamble of not having Flood Insurance.

After witnessing the devastation brought by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria last year, business owners across the Gulf Coast will have a weary eye on the tropics as hurricane season begins in just a couple of months. However, businesses have the opportunity to take actions now that can help limit business closures, mitigate potential income losses, and reduce damages in the event our region is struck by another hurricane or major weather event. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at three things companies should be doing now before the start of hurricane season on June 1.