Typhoon Yutu

Super Typhoon Yutu ripped through the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands on Thursday causing heavy destruction in the islands of Saipan, Tinian and surrounding areas.

The storm struck the islands mentioned with torrential rains and sustained winds of 180mph. Part of the island of Saipan and all of Tinian were reported to be within the eye of this major storm.

Widespread damage is anticipated to infrastructure, telecommunication, hotels, commercial properties, businesses and residences. President Trump declared the typhoon a disaster in the CNMI just prior to the storm hitting the area.

Crawford’s associate based in Guam will visit the larger island of Saipan in the next few days when Saipan International Airport re-opens. We are liaising with all relevant local insurers, brokers and agents to determine what assistance is needed.

Crawford Asia offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and the Philippines have placed adjusters on stand-by at the request of our associate Trinity Pacific to assist with the adjusting response once the initial field report from Saipan is received.

If you need more information about this event or should you need adjusting assistance, please see the relevant contact details on this market update.

Crawford Associate – Trinity Pacific Adjusters
718 North Marine Corps.
Ste 206, Upper Tumon, Guam, USA
T: +671 646 2078

Keith Yoo
President – Licensed Adjuster Micronesia
M: +671 688 9432
keith.yoo@crawfordguam.com

Crawford Singapore Regional Asia Pacific Office
Scott Reichelt
Managing Director Global Technical Services, Asia Pacific
T: +65 6632 8699
M: +65 9733 5702
scott.reichelt@crawford.asia

Simon Shaw
Technical Director Global Technical Services, Asia Pacific
T: +65 6632 8634
M:+65 9834 7667
simon.shaw@crawford.asia

Lloyd’s and London Market
Benedict Burke
Chief Client Officer, Global Client Development
T: +44 207 265 4041
M: +44 7919 552624
benedict.burke@crawco.co.uk