2022 Hurricane Season in Full Swing
Wow, I just checked the list of named storms for this year and we’re already on the “D”-name (Danielle)! That means we’re off to an early start since the “C”-storm (Colin) was a month earlier than when it usually hits.
Speaking of names, it got me thinking, “was there ever a ‘Hurricane Bobby’? Nope, no ‘Bobby’. There was a ‘Hurricane Bob’ that was the first hurricane of the 1991 Atlantic Season. Ah, fame is so elusive…”
With 4 1/2 months to go in the season, NOAA is forecasting 6 to 10 hurricanes, so keep the sandbags ready, prep an emergency kit and check out the Mover’s Choice Resource Center for Hurricane Preparedness Tips!
Mystery Team Member
Who can this newest addition be?
Friends, we have a new team member coming on board next month!
I am so excited to introduce everyone to her…
(oops, didn’t mean to give you any hints!)
Stay tuned for the big reveal next month to meet our mystery team member.
Latest Industry News
NHTSA issues new safety mandates for underride protection on trailers
The NHTSA has put in place new safety “under guard” mandates requiring impact guards on trailers to help reduce fatalities in rear end collisions. “NHTSA’s priority is the safety of everyone on our roads,” Dr. Steven Cliff, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator, said.
California’s AB 5 Goes Into Effect, Leaves Questions for Carriers, Owner-Operators
The denial of U.S. Supreme Court to review CA AB-5 has led to gray area and confusion for carrier and owner operators looking for clarification for reclassification of traditional owner-employee business model. The California Trucking Association, which asked for a Supreme Court review of its 2018 lawsuit, said of the court’s decision to not hear the case: “Gasoline has been poured on the fire that is our ongoing supply chain crisis.”
How to Prevent Injuries and Deaths Due to Natural Disasters
Is your supply chain safe? Climate change related natural disasters becoming very real threat to the supply chain. See what can be done to mitigate your risks. How can operations managers keep their teams safe while minimizing disruptions?
2022 Study: This Is the Most Expensive Year in History To Move
And that’s due to the rising prices of goods and services that are essential for the moving industry; gasoline, used car/trucks, new trucks. With high inflation, the ever-rising gas prices, and increases in costs of trucks and labor, moving costs are also rising to unprecedented levels. The national average cost to move is hovering over $400 for first time.
Top 5 Safety Practices Movers can Implement Today
Navigate The Road Of Natural Disasters
Monthly Spotlight:
On July 16th and 17th, Mover’s Choice and Biz Choice took place in both the Rosé 5K Sonoma Race and the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon. The two programs teamed up to raise money for the Move for Hunger charity organization. Every dollar raised allows Move for Hunger to coordinate food drives, food rescues, and helps the organization feed people in need. The two programs combined raised over $11K for the Move for Hunger organization this year.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
AmTrust Financial • AIG Insurance • Vertibrands Marketing Agency • Resource Pro Management
Ocean Shore Printing • IDP Web Design Team • Neil Greiner – AmTrust
Heather Roulo – Search Magazine • Duane Duenkel – XPO Logistics
And our multiple anonymous donors!
Rosé 5K & Napa to Sonoma Half-Marathon Teams
Coverage Question of the Month:
Why do those pesky underwriters keep asking me for the building updates, and why are they so important?
By Terri Moran, Chief Underwriter, Mover’s Choice
As we continue to see an increase in catastrophes, there is certainly a heightened attention to the condition of the roof and roofing structures. As roofs age, there is no question they become more vulnerable to damage, to not only the roof, but also the property inside. If a roof is blown off the building and water and debris make its way in, and you as a building owner or custodian of your customers’ property knew it may have needed repair and replacement, you could be held to a much higher degree of liability for the damage to your customers’ property.
Probably just, if not more important, when we are advised of the updates and they are found to be satisfactory, the coverage we can offer is far superior. When we don’t know, or it is determined that the condition is less than average, coverage will often be limited to Actual Cash Value rather than Replacement Cost. Think about the cost to replace your roof. For some of these very large warehouses, it can easily exceed $100,000.
We have similar questions around plumbing and heating and have certainly seen substantial water damage claims where plumbing failed. In the event of plumbing failures, sometimes it is not discovered right away and customers’ property may start to mold. Mold is not a covered cause of loss except in rare certain circumstances for certain government property in storage.
It is in your best interest to take the few extra minutes to provide the detail on when you last updated the utilities and roofing of one of your primary assets, your building.
Feel free to reach out to you underwriter or me if you have any thoughts or questions.
~ Terri Moran
If you have coverage questions that you would like us to address next month, please submit your questions to Brandon Laam at . If your question is selected, we will send you a $25 Amazon Gift Card!
