The insurer urges jewelers in coastal areas to prepare and shares a hurricane preparedness guide alongside their resources and services
NEENAH, Wis. (June 18, 2024) – Jewelers Mutual® Group, the insurance and business solutions provider dedicated to the jewelry industry since 1913, is urging jewelers along coastlines to prepare for an active 2024 hurricane season. With the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicting above-normal hurricane activity, Jewelers Mutual is sharing safety tips and resources to help jewelers protect their staff and businesses and minimize their risk.
According to NOAA, 17-25 named hurricanes are expected to make landfall along the central United States coastline and Canada’s Atlantic coastline throughout the hurricane season, running from June 1 through November 30. Jewelers Mutual’s most recent hurricane-related blog highlights three key areas jewelers should focus on when preparing for hurricanes: (1) protecting property; (2) protecting important documents and information; and (3) keeping a preparedness checklist.
"With the threat of a record-breaking hurricane season, it’s critical for jewelers to review their insurance plans with their agent, as well as evacuation and communication strategies, and start training now to be prepared,” said Howard Stone, Vice President of Global Risk Services and Analytics at Jewelers Mutual.
Jewelers Mutual’s Hurricane Preparedness Guide provides guidance on what to do before, during and after a storm. Jewelers also have access to services such as secure storage and transport and board-up support, all of which are available to insured businesses at a reduced cost.
Jewelers are encouraged to visit JewelersMutual.com/jeweler-resources to download the Hurricane Preparedness Guide, along with other important checklists for emergency planning, inventory record keeping and more.
Jewelers Mutual’s Loss Prevention team is available to assist jewelers with questions about safety and security measures and any available resources or services. Email the team at [email protected] or visit JewelersMutual.com/riskservices to learn more.