July 8, 2021
AgencyHow FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0 is Changing the Flood Industry
FEMA has been releasing information on Risk Rating 2.0: Equity in Action; their new pricing methodology for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Equity in Action is set to be implemented starting October 1st, 2021, for new policies and renewals starting April 2022. FEMA states that Equity in Action uses the “best practices and cutting-edge […]
June 16, 2021
AgencySiemens Gamesa announces plan to reduce cost of “green” hydrogen
Renewable energy has continued to grow in popularity as a ‘green’ alternative to its nonrenewable counterparts. Siemens Gamesa, a global wind turbine company based in Spain, has laid out a plan to lower the cost of producing “green” hydrogen. Hydrogen can be used in sectors from industry to transportation and can be produced in several […]
June 10, 2021
AgencyExplaining The Types of Perils
James did another Q&A discussing the different types of perils pertaining to homeowners insurance.
June 4, 2021
AgencyNational Insurance Awareness Day
June 28th, 2021 is National Insurance Awareness Day. This day started for small businesses to serve as a reminder to review their insurance policies and assess their risk. We here at Paris Kirwan Associates think this day can serve as a reminder to everyone, not just businesses, to make sure they have the best coverages […]
May 10, 2021
AgencyWhite Houses’ 100-day cyberattack plan unveiled
The White House recently unveiled a 100-day plan for protecting the United States power grid from cyberattacks. One focus of the Biden administration is to improve our cyber defense; this plan is one step toward that promise. In 2015 Ukraine’s power grid was targeted by hackers. This attack was the first successful cyberattack on a […]
April 13, 2021
AgencyPicking The Best Boat Insurance
With an increasing desire to be outdoors, the boat industry is booming. According to Manufacturers Association, retail sales of new powerboats increased about 12% last year. You may have found yourself mindlessly scrolling through ads for boats or other outdoor toys while stuck inside in 2020, you are not alone. With an increase in boat […]