Twisters Strike South Florida

ByRick Rolfs
Twisters Strike South Florida
February 16, 2016, a date which will live in South Florida weather infamy. Tornadoes touched down in Davie, Pompano and North Miami Beach causing damage to even the hardiest of hardened structures. Losses occur at the most unexpected moments without any notice. This illustrates the need for and purpose of insurance.
Natural wind forces are responsible for some of the most disastrous catastrophes in human history. Understanding the force of the wind and developing a strategic plan for fortifying and hardening structures coupled with a financial tactic for dealing with a potential loss is the backbone of forward thinking in terms of property ownership.
It is common sense to reinforce the construction of a building while transferring the economic consequence of an unforeseen event to a third party insurer. Owning a building presents a risk that must be considered in terms of forecasting and preventing physical and financial mishaps that may occur suddenly and out of the blue. Talk to us about your situation as we consider it our role to help others in understanding these risks.

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