This month we saw Hurricane Francine tear through Louisiana as a formidable Category 2 storm, unleashing winds reaching 100 mph, heavy rainfall, and causing significant flooding. This storm disrupted lives and infrastructure, leading to extensive power outages that affected around 450,000 people and significant infrastructure disruptions, including the closure of major ports and transportation services. Peak Claims Group has been at the forefront, working with our customers to manage the sudden surge in claims efficiently. Our team, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and extensive experience in disaster response, have already meet with many homeowners effected by this storm.  Our collaboration with insurance companies is built on providing swift, precise assessments that form the basis for fair and timely settlements. In the wake of Francine, our role is crucial in compiling detailed reports that help our customers understand the scope of this storm so they can properly update reserves. This partnership not only facilitates faster processing but also ensured that policyholders received the support they needed to begin rebuilding their homes. Handling the high volume of claims always presents challenges, particularly with ensuring the accuracy of damage assessments. Our experienced catastrophe team addresses these challenges by deploying additional resources and leaning on