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Recognizing Insurance Recoveries: From “Probable” to “Virtually Certain” (Policyholders / Non-Insurers)

When and how policyholders recognize insurance recoveries for asset losses, cleanup costs, and business interruption—without netting losses—under IAS 16, IAS 37, IAS 1, IAS 10, IFRS 9, IFRS 15. After a hurricane, finance teams must book losses first (write-offs, impairments, provisions). Accounting for insurance recoveries comes later—and only when thresholds are met: PPE losses (IAS...

Provisions vs Contingencies: Cleanup, Legal Exposures & Onerous Contracts (Policyholders / Non-Insurers)

Applying IAS 37 after hurricanes, with links to IFRS 16 (leases), IAS 36 (impairment), IAS 1/10 (presentation & events), IAS 12 (tax), IAS 16 (PPE) After a hurricane, finance teams face urgent questions: What must we accrue now? What stays off-balance sheet with disclosure only? When can we book insurance reimbursements? Under IAS 37, you...

Intangible Assets & Long-Lived Rights Under Stress (Policyholders / Non-Insurers)

After the Storm: IFRS Guidance for Policyholders Applying IAS 38 (Intangible Assets) with interactions from IAS 36 (Impairment), IFRS 16 (Leases), IAS 37 (Provisions), IFRS 15 (Contracts), IAS 1/10 (Presentation & Events) after hurricanes Hurricanes don’t just hit physical assets—they disrupt software platforms, licenses, customer relationships, rights to operate, and data. These often carry significant...

Inventories & Work-in-Progress: Losses, Write-downs, and Reversals (Policyholders / Non-Insurers)

Applying IAS 2 Inventories after hurricanes—classifying losses, determining NRV, handling WIP/long-term jobs, documenting reversals, and aligning with claims (without netting insurance) Hurricanes wreak havoc on stocks of raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and spare parts. Under IAS 2, inventories are carried at the lower of cost and net realizable value (NRV). Post-storm, NRV often collapses...

Property, Plant & Equipment (PPE): Damage, Derecognition, and the Rebuild (Policyholders / Non-Insurers)

After the Storm: IFRS Guidance for Policyholders Applying IAS 16 (with links to IAS 36, IAS 37, IAS 23, IAS 20, IFRS 16) to storm-damaged assets—from first loss recognition to commissioning the rebuilt site—without netting against insurance. Hurricanes stress-test the entire PPE life cycle. In the days after impact, finance teams must (1) separate loss...

Impairment Triggers and Cash-Generating Unit (CGU) Testing in Disaster Scenarios (Policyholders / Non-Insurers)

How to identify impairment triggers, define CGUs, measure recoverable amounts, and disclose judgments after a hurricane Executive Summary Hurricanes create classic impairment triggers: physical damage, idle capacity, cost spikes, customer loss, and uncertain rebuild timelines. For policyholders / non-insurers, getting IAS 36 Impairment of Assets right—quickly and defensibly—is essential to credible reporting and smooth claim...

Day 0–30: Accounting Triage After a Hurricane (Policyholders / Non-Insurers)

After the Storm: IFRS Guidance for Policyholders What to do in the first 30 days to capture losses, document insurance claims, and comply with IFRS Executive Summary The first month after a hurricane is a race against time: assets are damaged, operations disrupted, and cash needs surge. Financial reporting decisions you make now determine whether...

INSURE360™ Part 5: The 60-Day Trap — Mastering Notice & Proof-of-Loss (Including NFIP) Without Missing Deadlines

When the wind dies down, the clock starts ticking. In hurricane claims, procedural speed matters as much as physical damage. Miss a notice window, file the wrong proof, or “notice” only one of several responsive policies—and you can leave money on the table or lose it entirely. This article in Dawgen Global’s INSURE360™ series tackles...

INSURE360™ Part 4: Your Claim’s Point Guard — Structuring the Disaster Response & Claims Team

Hurricanes don’t just test buildings; they test coordination. In the crucial hours after impact, decisions about safety, documentation, notifications, vendors, and cash control must move in tight formation. The difference between a fast, fair settlement and a drawn-out dispute often comes down to whether you have a purpose-built team and controls that turn chaos into...

INSURE360™ Part 3: “Pictures or It Didn’t Happen” — Building a Bulletproof Evidence Protocol for Hurricane Claims

When a storm passes, the next battle is fought on paper—and pixels. Your claim will live or die on evidence: photos, videos, inventories, meter readings, serial numbers, invoices, and ledgers that prove (1) what you owned, (2) how it was damaged, (3) what you did to mitigate, and (4) what it cost to recover. Most...

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