We are already at about $50 billion of insured losses from catastrophes in this country so far and that could be as high as $70 billion, depending on what Katrina does. Hurricane Wilma is a situation that is going to exacerbate what was already problematic for the insurance industry. |
We are certainly expecting that for the next 20 years or so we will be in a cycle of more frequent and intense storms. There's going to have to be an adjustment in the industry. |
We dodged a bullet, ... But it's still probably going to cost insurers in the vicinity of $4.5 billion. |
We dodged a bullet. But it's still probably going to cost insurers in the vicinity of $4.5 billion. |
We don't want to promote 'serial rebuilding,' ... The industry does weigh in in post-disaster debates. |
we'd be talking about $4.5 billion as a lot of money - and it is a lot of money. |
We're looking at complete chaos in New Orleans, with explosions and uncontrolled fires, |
What Katrina and Rita together are going to reveal is the shocking lack of flood coverage among homeowners, even those very likely to have their homes threatened by flood. |
You should assume that as charitable as it is, you have total liability for these individuals, in the same way as if a stranger came to your house just invited for a dinner party. If they slipped and fell, you're going to be liable for them. You do not enjoy any immunity from liability. It's a sad statement, but that's the world we live in today. |
You're going to be on the hook. What if one of the people is a 17-year-old? That dramatically changes your risk profile. |