Serving on a homeowners association board often means planning for situations that residents hope never occur. Routine maintenance, reserve studies, landscaping, security, and building upkeep are common topics throughout the year. Then hurricane season arrives, and attention shifts to a different set of concerns. What happens if a major hurricane impacts the community? How quickly […]
There is a moment every yacht owner hopes to avoid. A named storm appears on the forecast and begins moving toward a region where vessels are docked, moored, or stored. Within hours, marina operators are reviewing procedures, captains are evaluating options, and vessel owners are making decisions that can involve relocation costs, crew expenses, temporary […]
For marina operators and waterfront businesses, hurricane season brings a unique set of challenges. Unlike many inland businesses, operations near the water often face decisions that must be made quickly when a named storm develops. Vessel owners may begin relocating boats. Employees may need additional support. Equipment may require protection. Business operations may slow or […]
When preparing for hurricane season in Mexico, many homeowners and business owners assume their property insurance policy is the only financial protection they need. For many situations, property insurance is an important part of the solution. However, property insurance and Hurricane Financial Protection are designed to address different concerns. Understanding the difference between the two […]
Hurricane season can affect far more than buildings. A major storm may interrupt business operations, delay construction projects, disrupt marina activity, impact vacation rental income, create unexpected expenses for homeowner associations, affect transportation routes, and place financial pressure on individuals and organizations throughout an entire region. While traditional insurance remains an important part of preparedness, […]
For many property owners in Mexico, the focus of an insurance policy is often the insured value of the home, condo, hotel, or commercial building. Then hurricane season approaches, and attention shifts to a section of the policy that may have been overlooked during the original purchase, the hurricane deductible. A homeowner in Los Cabos […]
Hurricane Barbara & Tropical Storm Cosme Date: June 09, 2025 The 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season opened with intensity on Monday, as Hurricane Barbara rapidly strengthened from a tropical storm and churned northwestward away from the Mexican coastline. Though it remains over open water, Barbara’s effects are already being felt along portions of southwestern Mexico’s […]