Posts Tagged With 'Hurricane Season'

Irene’s fury biggest blow as 2011 Atlantic hurricane season ends

The 2011 Atlantic Hurricane season ended Nov. 30 after producing seven major hurricanes, including three major ones, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Of course, the worst, Hurricane Irene, rolled through in August, causing more than $4 billion in insured property losses, much from flooding, as it rolled up the East Coast, from North Carolina to Maine. Hurricane Irenes losses were worst in New Jersey, New York and Virginia, according to Verisk.

“Hurricane Irene was a wake-up call for New England that each and every year, there is a strong likelihood that a hurricane will hit communities far away from the Southeastern U.S. o Read all post…

Posted by Lisa Wilson 12 01, 11
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Hurricane Season is On the Way – Do You Have International Student Travel Insurance?

While the early part of the summer brings exciting vacation plans for many travelers, it also brings about hurricane season in many areas. If you are planning to travel out of your country and into a coastal area this summer, make certain you have protected your financial investment in that trip by purchasing international student travel insurance with trip cancellation protection.

Hurricane season officially begins later this week, with areas like the U.S. Gulf Coast projected to get hit first. Many experts believe that the hurricanes will be especially powerful this year. Read all post…

Posted by Laura Lopez 05 29, 10
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