@dankandc

Managing Director, Public Sector @MarshMcLennan. Former Deputy Administrator @FEMA. Emergency management is my profession. Disaster resilience is my passion.

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I was pleased to testify before @HomelandGOP today on the Future of FEMA. Thank you to @RepDaleStrong for convening a discussion on this timely topic. homeland.house.gov/hearing/f…
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An amazing ⁦@CFSIUpdate⁩ tribute dinner linkedin.com/posts/dankan_fi…

#fireservice #firefighters #emergencymanagement | Daniel Kaniewski | 12 comments

It's not often you are surrounded by 1,000 heroes. The Congressional Fire Services Institute National Fire and Emergency Service Dinner is an annual tribute to the nation's first responders. This...

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Parametric insurance is a tool in the #resilience toolbox. linkedin.com/posts/dankan_be…

Better Ways to Protect Homeowners Against Disasters’ Costs | Daniel Kaniewski

Achieving #resilience to disasters requires novel risk reduction and risk transfer approaches. One such approach that is underutilized in the U.S. but has significant potential to contribute to...

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President Trump's comments have brought attention to FEMA and a longstanding debate about its role vis a vis the states. linkedin.com/posts/dankan_tr…

Trump Says States Should Manage Disasters. Former FEMA Leaders Agree. | Daniel Kaniewski | 23...

“The real question is how those burdens should be shared at all levels of government,” said Daniel Kaniewski, the second-highest ranking official at FEMA during Mr. Trump’s first administration and...

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Managing Director, Public Sector @MarshMcLennan, @dankandc: "Whether it's the homeowner, the business owner, or government agency, it's crucial to invest in resilience efforts and incentivize actions that focus on predict and prevent." #JIF2024
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My Q&A with ⁦@GOVERNING⁩ on the topic of flood insurance. linkedin.com/posts/dankan_as…

As Floods Become Bigger and More Common, Risks from Insurance Gaps Also Grow | Daniel Kaniewski

Few homeowners are protected against floods. What can be done to reduce the burden of recovery on them and their communities? Here's my take, in this Q&A with Governing.

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How did my career path take me to the #insurance industry? Tune in to this episode of the Voices of Risk Management podcast. linkedin.com/posts/dankan_th…

The Role of Insurance for Disaster Resilience with Daniel Kaniewski | Daniel Kaniewski

I shared my professional journey on the Voices of Risk Management podcast. From my start as a firefighter/paramedic to roles on Capitol Hill, the White House, FEMA, and the insurance industry--we...

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What did we learn from Hurricanes Helene and Milton? I appeared on Bloomberg TV to discuss. linkedin.com/posts/dankan_re…

#resilience #mitigation #insurance #emergencymanagement | Daniel Kaniewski | 34 comments

What did Hurricanes Helene and Milton teach us? I appeared live on Bloomberg to discuss. 📉 FEMA’s strained resources. Consistent with my comments before Milton, FEMA resources-- funding and person...

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The National Flood Insurance Program is overdue for reform, according to Daniel Kaniewski, a former deputy administrator at FEMA. benvgo.com/nxjPIFE
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Heartbreaking story from Hurricane Helene highlights lack of flood #insurance in most impacted areas. linkedin.com/posts/dankan_ma…

Majority of homeowners left to clean up without insurance after Hurricane Helene | Daniel Kaniewski...

This is one of the many heartbreaking stories from Hurricane Helene. It hones in on #flood insurance, which is particularly relevant for this disaster. “Helene may be the largest uninsured loss we...

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"According to a recent study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and @Allstate, every $1 invested in resilience saves communities $13. This is because resilience measures reduce physical damage, cleanup costs and economic impacts." NEW: @dankandc argues in @CNN that individuals and communities should act now to invest in long-term climate resilience. us.cnn.com/2024/07/28/opinio…
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The time to financially prepare for disasters is now. linkedin.com/posts/dankan_op…

Opinion: Americans don’t have enough in the bank to weather unrelenting disasters | CNN | Daniel...

Individuals and communities must strengthen their financial #resilience--an urgent call to action that I explore in my CNN op-ed. As I saw first-hand at FEMA, far too few Americans are financially...

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"With a record number of recent disasters, including severe storms, flooding and wildfires, and an active hurricane season forecast that has already seen Beryl hit Texas, it’s a bad time to be disaster-poor" - but too many Americans are, writes @dankandc cnn.com/2024/07/28/opinions/…

Opinion: Americans don’t have enough in the bank to weather unrelenting disasters | CNN

As disaster devastation increases, many lack the financial preparedness skills and tools necessary to bounce back and think FEMA aid will be enough, writes Daniel Kaniewski.

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A new @USChamber & @Allstate study finds every $1 spent on disaster resilience saves communities $13 in damages, cleanup costs, and economic impact.  linkedin.com/posts/dankan_pr…

Preparing for disaster saves on damages, economic impact | Daniel Kaniewski | 30 comments

A new study finds every $1 invested in disaster #resilience saves communities $13. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Allstate found that in addition to the $6 in losses avoided for every $1 invested...

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Reinsurance pays. That was my message at the Future of Credit Risk Transfer forum hosted by ⁦@GuyCarpenter⁩ & ⁦@OliverWyman⁩. linkedin.com/posts/dankan_re…

#reinsurance #flood #emergencymanagement | Daniel Kaniewski

Reinsurance pays. That was my message at the Future of Credit Risk Transfer forum hosted by Guy Carpenter, Oliver Wyman, and Mayer Brown. For our panel on public-private partnerships, I shared how...

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I highlighted the need for innovative public-private solutions at the 13th Annual Building Resilience conference hosted by the ⁦@USCCFoundation⁩. Parametric insurance is one such innovative solution. linkedin.com/posts/dankan_re…

#resilience #insurance #mitigation #parametric | Daniel Kaniewski

Building #resilience requires innovation across the public and private sectors. That was my message at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation 13th Annual Building Resilience conference. For the...

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My remarks at the ⁦@MnNorthCollege commencement⁩ linkedin.com/pulse/minnesota…

Minnesota North Commencement Address

Daniel Kaniewski delivered the 2024 commencement address at Minnesota North College. Dr. Kaniewski shared his fire service, White House, and FEMA experience.

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I'm looking forward to speaking at the @USCCFoundation's 13th annual #BuildingDisasterResilience conference next week. Learn more and register here: uscc.foundation/3Us8O45
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It was an honor to speak at the @MnNorthCollege commencement ceremony. linkedin.com/posts/dankan_i-…

I delivered the commencement address where it all began: my hometown community college 🎓 Nearly 30...

I delivered the commencement address where it all began: my hometown community college 🎓 Nearly 30 years ago, I took an Emergency Medical Technician course that changed my life forever. It inspired...

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The best time to prepare for hurricanes is now. Make potentially life-saving preparations before it’s too late. #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong linkedin.com/posts/dankan_pr…

Prepare Before Hurricane Season | Daniel Kaniewski

🌀It's Hurricane Preparedness Week. Today's theme is Prepare Before Hurricane Season. Don't wait until it's too late! The best time to prepare for hurricane season is now. Ensure you and your loved...

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