The Maritime Industry distributes goods on a massive scale across the globe. This means that there is a good chance that something that you or your business consumes regularly, maybe even on a daily basis, is available because a goods
Heavy Snowfall in Kashmir Worsened by Inadequate Measures
As the Greater Kashmir region witnessed a more than usual amount of snowfall over the weekend, lack of adequate manpower and sufficient resources on highways and primary roads that provide vital access to important medical centers created severe bottlenecks and
Safeguarding Corporate Networks Against Security Breaches
Network security is a growing concern in today’s business arena as hackers use new and improved methods to break into even the most fortified systems. Industry gurus expect losses and business disruption due to security breaches to have monetary implications
Swiss Re Registers Gains After a Nine Month Lull
The year 2018 has been a tough one for Swiss Re, a renowned reinsurance group based out of Zurich, Switzerland. Environmental hazards and other crisis situations triggered by human error translated to $1.6 billion worth of claims. Nevertheless, the reinsurance
Hurricane Michael
Although officially a Category 4 storm, Hurricane Michael was just a few miles short of achieving Category 5 status with constant wind velocities of 155 mph and 919 millibar central pressure. The natural disaster has already found its place in
Is Your Property Firewise – Construction Design (Part 2 of 2)
Property Design The type of design that goes into the construction of a property largely determines how much damage a fire can cause. Buildings should ideally have a simple architectural framework with minimal surface area. When the surface area is
Is Your Property Firewise – Construction Design (Part 1 of 2)
Wildfires are part of a natural process that maintains the health of the environment. Efforts to curb wildfires in order to keep the local community safe from fire related accidents have short term benefits. But this type of human intervention
Fire Mitigation in Rural Areas
The outbreak of accidental fires has become more probable with increases in population and vehicular traffic in rural areas. Surface fuels such as wood, logs, dry grass and shrubs have made properties more vulnerable to damage. After the Great Fire
10 Important Steps to Reduce Earthquake Effects on Your Business
Many parts of the world are earthquake prone. Unfortunately, they strike without warning and depending on the severity, the damage can vary from cracked windows to collapsed buildings. Death tolls are dependent on the region where the earthquake strikes and
Snowstorm Disrupts the East Coast – Was Your Business Prepared?
A few weeks ago, El Niño storms were lashing the west coast and the last week was the turn of the west coast. These events are common and predictions are that they will get worse over the coming years. If