Skip to main content

Weather and Natural Catastrophes

Wildfire

If your organisation is impacted by wildfire risks, here you’ll find information, guidance, and insights about how you can prepare, respond, recover, and remain resilient.

In recent years, wildfires have increased in both frequency and severity as a result of rapid climate change, prolonged droughts, and extreme storm events. Wildfires cause billions of dollars in damages each year, burning through acres of property and natural wildlife to disrupt and endanger day-to-day life for homeowners and businesses, while putting many first responders at great risk.

For individuals, businesses, and organisations located in high-risk areas, it's important to take preventative measures to protect what matters most. These steps may include fully assessing the potential physical and economic impacts of a wildfire, deploying specialised building features, creating evacuation and crisis plans, and developing the right portfolio of insurance coverage to effectively support the process of recovery and reconstruction.

If your organisation could be or has been affected by a wildfire, these resources can support your resilience and recovery.

Please contact your Marsh representative to learn more and for additional assistance at this critical time.

Post-loss damage assessment and business recovery management: Hawaii wildfires

Claims advisory to help mitigate losses, focus on employees and community, and achieve a timely recovery and return to business.

FEMA insurance requirement reviews and advisory

Assistance you might need to prepare for and manage your complex post-loss claims.

FEMA claims support for public entities

Public entities entitled to federal assistance to recover from a catastrophic event are required to comply with FEMA’s Public Assistance Policy on Insurance.

Preparing for and handling a property loss

Our in-depth guide will help you through the process of managing your property insurance claim process.

Wildfire preparedness checklist

Our checklist serves as a starting point for the types of issues that organisations should consider in advance of a possible wildfire.

Preparing for an imminent wildfire

Guidance on actions organisations can consider taking when facing a wildfire event.

How to get back to work safely and manage claims after a wildfire

Our guide can be a starting point for a safe return to work and efficient claims process post-wildfire.