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- Hurricane Katrina Response
- Many of the sites affected by Hurricane Katrina remain inaccessible due to the widespread devastation, particularly in the New Orleans area. Because many areas may remain inaccessible for some time, this article outlines steps to be taken to move toward operational and financial recovery both before and after entry to...
- White papers 2005-09-02
- Report on Legal Precedents Relevant to Hurricane Katrina Losses
- This report identifies several insurance coverage issues likely to arise in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in the following lines of insurance: personal lines; commercial lines; DIC coverage; marine/energy; and reinsurance. The discussion that follows is based on existing case law in the relevant jurisdictions to the extent available that...
- White papers 2005-09-01
- Hurricane Katrina: Analysis of the Impact on the Insurance Industry
- Towers Perrin estimates direct industry loss from Katrina at $40 to $55 billion as of September 30, 2005. This paper presents an analysis which includes line-of business estimates; how losses will be split among insurers, reinsurers and capital markets; a look at hurricane frequency and severity; risk management implications; and...
- White papers 2005-10-01
- A Guide to Insurance Coverage for Losses From Hurricane Katrina
- Many insurance policies have been lost or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina or in its aftermath. Many insurance policies also are written in a complicated, and often unclear fashion. The problem is magnified by the fact that the losses involved may trigger different coverage provisions, be subject to different requirements, and...
- White papers 2005-09-09
- Federal Agencies Extend Employer Filing Deadlines in Wake of Hurricane Katrina
- Employers affected by Hurricane Katrina will receive extensions on most deadlines for filings and some retirement plan funding requirements with the Internal Revenue Service, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, and U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration due on or after August 29 until October 31, 2005. A Federal Tax...
- White papers 2005-09-01
- Rules Rather Than Discretion: Lessons From Hurricane Katrina
- This paper explores options for programs to be put in place prior to a disaster to avoid large and often poorly-managed expenditures following a catastrophe and to provide appropriate protection against the risk of those large losses which do occur. The lack of interest in insurance protection and mitigation by...
- White papers 2006-08-01
- How Mass Media Use Crisis Communications for Political Gain: the Broadcast Industry, 9/11, and Hurricane Katrina
- It's a common observation that crises such as wars, recessions, stock market meltdowns, ethics scandals, and natural catastrophes often drive the public policymaking process. A crisis reveals a problem and then a public consensus emerges that policymakers must do something about it. The policy debate then centers on the best...
- White papers 2006-08-30
Additional Resources
- Fitch Teleconference: Hurricane Katrina Effects on U.S. Public Finance Credits
- NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings will hold a teleconference on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005 at 2:45 p.m. EDT to discuss Hurricane Katrina's effects on state, local government, and health care credits. The call will be hosted by Richard Raphael states, Steve Murray, Jose Hernandez, and Mark Campa (local tax-backed), and...
- Research articles 2005-09-12
- Fitch Teleconference: Hurricane Katrina Effects on U.S. Public Finance Credits
- NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings will hold a teleconference today, Sept. 13, at 2:45 p.m. EDT to discuss Hurricane Katrina's effects on state, local government, and health care credits. The call will be hosted by Richard Raphael states, Steve Murray, Jose Hernandez, and Mark Campa (local tax-backed), and Fred Martucci...
- Research articles 2005-09-13
- The Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: A Fitch Ratings Webcast & Teleconference
- NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings, on Thursday, April 27 at 11:30 a.m. EDT, will hold an audio webcast and teleconference to provide its views on the after effects of Hurricane Katrina and the repercussions in the region. Specifically, analysts from Fitch's U.S. Public Finance, Insurance and Structured Finance teams...
- Research articles 2006-04-24
- Update: The Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: A Fitch Ratings Webcast & Teleconference
- NEW YORK -- (This is an amended version of a press release issued today. It contains an updated Webcast hyperlink URL). Fitch Ratings, on Thursday, April 27 at 11:30 a.m. EDT, will hold an audio webcast and teleconference to provide its views on the after effects of Hurricane Katrina...
- Research articles 2006-04-24
- The Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration said purchases made with American Red Cross assistance cards and vouchers by Hurricane Katrina victims and evacuees are exempt from state and local sales taxes
- The Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration said purchases made with American Red Cross assistance cards and vouchers by Hurricane Katrina victims and evacuees are exempt from state and local sales taxes. They include purchases made with these types of payment: Red Cross client assistance cards, Red Cross debit cards...
- Research articles 2005-09-19
- ACR Praises America's Charitable Response to Hurricane Katrina; Cautions against Unnecessary New Government Regulations
- WASHINGTON -- The Alliance for Charitable Reform ACR today praised Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) for his efforts to support America's charities and foundations as they respond to Hurricane Katrina, and encouraged Congress not to further burden legitimate charities with increased government regulation. Today, a Senate Finance Subcommittee will hold a...
- Research articles 2005-09-13
- AVST Recognized by Global Growth Consulting Company in Article about Corporate Response to Hurricane Katrina; Frost & Sullivan Highlights AVST's Technology Donations to the Relief Effort
- FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. -- Applied Voice & Speech Technologies Inc. AVST was recognized by global growth consulting company Frost & Sullivan in a recent article about America's corporate response to the Hurricane Katrina disaster. The article highlights AVST's technology contributions and assistance to the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency, the American...
- Research articles 2005-09-29
- Assured Guaranty Ltd. Discloses Exposure to Areas Affected by Hurricane Katrina
- HAMILTON, Bermuda -- Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE:AGO) today disclosed information regarding the net par outstanding exposure of its financial guaranty direct and financial guaranty reinsurance segments to the areas most affected by Hurricane Katrina. The Company's public finance exposure in FEMA-designated counties or parishes within Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama is...
- Research articles 2005-09-06
- Fitch Expands List of U.S. Public Finance Ratings at Risk Due to Hurricane Katrina
- AUSTIN, Texas -- Resulting from its ongoing review of U.S. municipal issuers in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, Fitch Ratings is expanding its list of issuers whose underlying credit ratings are most vulnerable to decline. With more information on the severity of the damage and possibility for long-term interruption...
- Research articles 2005-09-08
- Fitch Teleconference: Hurricane Katrina Today at 2:45 p.m. EDT
- NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings will hold a teleconference today, Sept. 13, at 2:45 p.m. EDT to discuss Hurricane Katrina's effects on state, local government, and health care credits. The call will be hosted by Richard Raphael states, Steve Murray, Jose Hernandez, and Mark Campa (local tax-backed), and Fred Martucci...
- Research articles 2005-09-13
- Chase, Fannie Mae to Finance Building of First Homes in Katrina-Ravaged New Orleans Neighborhood; Catholic Charities in New Orleans to start with single-family homes
- NEW ORLEANS -- The JPMorgan Chase Foundation and Fannie Mae announced today they are providing $450,000 in initial financing to Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans to build the first new homes in one of the city's neighborhoods hardest-hit by Hurricane Katrina.
- Research articles 2006-03-27
- VISONIC (VSC).
- Israel-based Visonic is a European leader in wireless home security. But while sales in that core business rose by nearly 9 per cent in the half-year to end-June 2006, turnover overall was held back by a fall in US demand for big hospital security systems that track...
- Research articles 2006-09-15
- Feeling charitable? Five things you need to know about charitable contributions and Uncle Sam.(FINANCE MATTERS)
- When Hurricane Katrina hit on August 31, 2005, the local, state and Federal government officials just plain blew it. But Americans didn't. Within days, millions of dollars were pouring into charities with dedicated resources to help the victims of the devastating storm. Tractor trailers were loaded...
- Research articles 2006-02-01
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