Dozens of wildfires, fueled by hot temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity, have been affecting parts of Colorado in what has been described as the worst fire season in the history of the state.

Monitoring the Wildfires

Organizations that could be affected by the Colorado wildfires should continue to monitor local news and advisories from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Colorado Division of Emergency Management. Additional information can also be found in Guy Carpenter’s CAT-i bulletin on the wildfires.

Marsh Resources Ready to Assist

Organizations responding to these and other fires can read Marsh’s guide for wildfire preparation, with advice on steps to take before, during, and after a wildfire strikes. Marsh Risk Consulting has also prepared an overview of the causes and impacts of wildfires, with additional risk management guidance.

Marsh’s property risk, forensic accounting, business resiliency, and crisis management experts are available to assist clients with both pre- and post-event concerns. If you have business interests in potentially affected areas, would like assistance with property inspections or a review of your business resiliency planning, or have questions regarding your insurance coverages, please contact your local Marsh relationship manager or call:

• The Marsh Catastrophe Hotline at +1 866 252 7492; or
• Marsh Risk Consulting’s hotline at +1 212 345 9589 (+1 866 928 7475 within the U.S. and Canada).

Marsh’s local dedicated claims teams and client executives can support clients in their business recovery in the event that they are affected by a hurricane or other disaster. The local teams are supported by our regional and international claims experts, including specialists in large or complex claims. To file a claim, contact your client executive or send an email to the appropriate address listed below:

• U.S. East: East.claimreporting@marsh.com
• U.S. Central: Central.claimreporting@marsh.com
• U.S. West: West.claimreporting@marsh.com