Hurricanes Harvey, Irma And Maria, October 2017

On 4 October, HFW London hosted over 100 clients and press members for a presentation and panel discussion about the impact of the recent hurricanes which hit the US and the Caribbean.

HFW's Head of Insurance, Christopher Cardona chaired the formal presentations, which were given by Gerard Kimmitt and Sheshe Evans from HFW's Houston office and by HFW London partner Andrew Bandurka. These were followed by a lively Q&A session.

Jerry and Sheshe gave first-hand details about the personal impact of Hurricane Harvey on them, their family and friends and on business, before explaining the legal and insurance consequences for insurers resulting from Harvey and Irma.

So far as casualty claims are concerned, only 17% of the population purchased flood cover. Many who thought they were covered have discovered they were not, and they feel let down by their insurance companies and brokers. Many lawsuits have already been commenced against intermediaries.