Prepare for the Unpredictable. Natural disasters can strike without warning, disrupting your operations and impacting your bottom line. With Sigma7 by your side, you’ll have the expert partner you need to anticipate, respond, and recover swiftly from NatCat events, ensuring business continuity when it matters most
In an era of increasing climate volatility, natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe, posing significant risks to businesses worldwide. Climate change has amplified the unpredictability of catastrophic events, from hurricanes to wildfires, threatening to disrupt operations and supply chains. Sigma7 understands the evolving landscape of natural catastrophe (NatCat) risks and is dedicated to helping organizations prepare, build resilience, respond effectively, and recover swiftly from these challenges. With our expertise and strategic support, you can safeguard your business from the growing threats of climate-driven disruptions.
Preparation is the key to mitigating the impact of natural disasters. Sigma7’s comprehensive approach ensures your business is ready to face any natural catastrophe head-on, minimizing disruptions and safeguarding your operations.
Our team of experts conducts thorough assessments to identify vulnerabilities across your operations. By understanding the specific risks posed by your location, industry, and operational footprint, we design customized risk mitigation strategies. Sigma7’s Risk Engineering services focus on strengthening infrastructure, supply chain resilience, and operational continuity, ensuring you’re well-equipped to withstand the challenges of natural disasters.
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We believe that preparedness starts with your people. Sigma7 offers tailored training programs and crisis simulations, empowering your teams with the knowledge and skills to respond quickly and efficiently when disaster strikes. Our educational resources cover everything from emergency response protocols to recovery planning, helping your organization develop a robust NatCat preparedness culture
A well-structured business continuity plan (BCP) is essential for minimizing downtime and ensuring that your operations can continue, even during a crisis. Sigma7 works closely with your leadership to develop and implement tailored BCPs that address your unique challenges. From operational recovery to supply chain contingencies, we ensure that every aspect of your business is covered. With a focus on resilience, we help you build a plan that keeps your organization running smoothly in the face of natural disasters and other disruptions.
Sigma7 leverages advanced analytics and historical weather data to provide a clear picture of the natural disaster risks in your area. This data-driven insight allows us to predict potential threats and prepare your business for the evolving climate landscape. By integrating historical weather patterns with real-time forecasting, we help you stay one step ahead of NatCat events, reducing the risk of unforeseen disruptions.
The average cost of downtime due to natural disasters. Depending on the sector, the costs can reach into the millions per hour.
Average revenue loss within the first month of recovery due to operational disruptions and supply chain delays.
In 2022 alone, hurricanes cost U.S. businesses and broader economy billions in revenue lost and damage.
Despite risks, only 40% of businesses affected by natural disasters have comprehensive insurance coverage that accounts for business interruption losses.
When a natural catastrophe strikes, the ability to manage the crisis swiftly and effectively is critical to minimizing damage and disruption. Sigma7’s crisis management services are designed to provide your organization with the tools, training, and support needed to respond confidently and decisively during a NatCat event. Our focus is on resilience, ensuring that your teams are prepared to act and your operations can recover as quickly as possible.
At the heart of Sigma7’s crisis management offering is our comprehensive training programs. We prepare your leadership and staff through real-world crisis simulations, ensuring that every member of your organization knows their role and can act decisively under pressure. Our resiliency-focused approach equips your teams with the ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions, make informed decisions, and maintain control during a NatCat event. This training also reinforces the importance of communication, coordination, and rapid response during a disaster.
During an active crisis, time is of the essence. Sigma7 provides customized crisis management checklists to guide your teams through every stage of the event, from immediate response to post-crisis recovery. These checklists are designed to ensure that critical actions are taken without delay, minimizing confusion and ensuring that nothing is overlooked. Whether it’s coordinating with emergency services, securing assets, or initiating recovery protocols, our checklists serve as a vital tool for maintaining control during a crisis.
The business continuity plans (BCPs) we help you develop during the preparation phase are essential to effectively managing a NatCat event. Sigma7 ensures that your BCPs are not just theoretical documents, but actionable roadmaps that your team can execute during a crisis. When disaster strikes, your organization will be able to quickly implement contingency plans, safeguard operations, and maintain communication with key stakeholders. With our guidance, your teams will be well-practiced in managing crises, reducing downtime, and speeding up recovery efforts.
The aftermath of a natural catastrophe can be just as challenging as the event itself, with long-lasting impacts on operations, revenue, and employee well-being. Sigma7 RHW Myers brings extensive experience in navigating these complexities, having successfully handled over $20 billion in claims. We work with businesses to calculate the full scope of losses, ensuring that every facet of the impact is accounted for—from production downtime and logistical disruptions to the costs of human resources.
Understanding the full scale of your losses is essential to maximizing your insurance claim. Sigma7’s Forensic Account has the expertise to accurately assess every aspect of business interruption. We look beyond the obvious physical damages to include losses due to halted production, supply chain delays, and employee downtime. Our thorough assessment ensures that no financial impact is overlooked, giving our clients a comprehensive picture of the true cost of the catastrophe.
Natural catastrophes can result in highly complex, large-scale claims involving hundreds of millions of dollars. At Sigma7, we specialize in managing these mega claims, guiding corporations of all sizes through the challenging process of documentation, negotiation, and recovery. Our proven methodology has consistently delivered successful outcomes, securing significant insurance payouts to help our clients get back on their feet.
Recovering from a natural catastrophe isn’t just about getting immediate relief, it’s about positioning your business for long-term resilience. Sigma7 is dedicated to helping clients get the most out of their claims so they can rebuild stronger and better prepared for the future. Our expertise in managing and documenting claims ensures that your business receives the full compensation it deserves. We can also provide education and training to ensure your team is prepared for future events.
Your team's education is important to us. We have trained thousands to be prepared, be aware, and be able to handle crisis situations of all types. Our training is accredited and available to you wherever you are. With over 500 modules ready to go, we can build a plan to fit your needs or customize one specific to your unique profile.
With Sigma7 as your partner, you can confidently navigate the challenges that follow a natural catastrophe, ensuring that every dollar of potential recovery is pursued and that your business emerges stronger on the other side.