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Crisis response and disaster contingency planning: are you ready?

In 2017 alone, extreme weather and natural disasters caused a total of $306 billion in damages across the U.S. This age of crisis calls for brokers and consultants to take on a new role: to become strategic partners in crisis readiness.

By Ann D. Clark, Gilbert Manzano | Updated on February 26, 2018
Brokers and consultants can bring new value to clients by identifying gaps in crisis readiness, creating custom-built solutions, and partnering with experienced providers to deliver strong and effective crisis management support. (Photo: Shutterstock)

From unfathomable national tragedies to unrelenting natural disasters, the age of crisis is here. In 2017 alone, extreme weather and natural disasters caused a total of $306 billion in damages across the U.S. – the most expensive year on record. Additionally, two million employees are victims of workplace violence each year, costing American businesses between $6-$36 billion annually.

And one of the saddest realities of this generation is the ability to easily name off a handful of mass shootings from recent memory: Newtown, Pulse, San Bernardino, Aurora, Las Vegas, and now Parkland, Florida. 

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