COVID-19, Hurricane Season, Cyber Risk: Is the Insurance Industry Ready for a Compound Disaster?

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With Atlantic hurricane season underway and Tropical Storm Isaias set to continue making its way across the Northeast today, Insurance Journal's East Editor Elizabeth Blosfield spoke with Scott Fouts, vice president of Hub International's Risk Services Division, about the impact a natural disaster could have during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Fouts also discussed how the pandemic is leading to increased cyber risk as many employees continue to work remotely, and how the insurance industry can prepare for compound events like these.

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