Annual Meetings-Superstorm Sandy: Causes and Effects - Bud Trice, Vice President, Crawford & Company

Superstorm Sandy: Causes and Effects - Bud Trice, Vice President, Crawford & Company

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The document discusses the planning and response efforts of Crawford & Company to Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Key points include strategic issues, tactical conditions, lessons learned, and regulatory challenges faced during the disaster. The company had to navigate through various operational challenges such as flight cancellations, regulatory issues, access limitations, and lodging constraints. Additionally, the document highlights the impact on local employees, including personal struggles and challenges faced by employees residing in the affected areas. The response involved deployment of adjusters, establishment of a command center, and addressing regulatory requirements to facilitate claims processing. Lessons learned emphasized the importance of early deployments, effective communication with clients, and the need for better preparation for extreme weather events in the Northeast. The aftermath involved dealing with remaining losses, governmental responses, post-mortem reviews, and adjusting response models for future disasters. Overall, the document sheds light on the complex nature of managing a catastrophic event like Hurricane Sandy and the necessity for continuous improvement in disaster response strategies.

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Presented by:
Bud Trice, Vice President, Crawford & Company

Keywords

Crawford & Company

Hurricane Sandy 2012

planning and response efforts

strategic issues

tactical conditions

lessons learned

regulatory challenges

operational challenges

local employees impact

disaster response strategies