Over the last few years Colorado residents have seen their insurance rates headed up. According to industry data, rates for homeowners have gone up 67 percent while drivers have seen rates climb 52 percent. Unfortunately, due to three hailstorms that hit the Front Range recently, insurance costs could be going up again. The recent hailstorms, […]
While the majority of insurance experts recommend shopping your insurance coverage on a yearly basis (that is still solid advice) staying loyal to your current insurer can also be a great way to save some coin. Shopping your coverage is a great way to make sure you are getting a fair price on your coverage […]
While cleaning up the mess at your home (assuming it is still standing) after a hurricane, tornado, wildfire or other natural disaster is always painful, there may be more agony lurking in the shadows. One of the major problems in the aftermath of a hurricane or wildfire is homeowners who were underinsured or did not […]
Industry experts, at a recent Insurance Journal webinar looked at ways to battle AOB (assignment of benefits) fraud that is pushing up the cost of homeowners insurance in Florida. “I think the number one thing the insurance industry can do is link AOB (assignment of benefits) to the impact that it’s having on the individual […]
According to a recent survey, American homeowners are not prepared to cover the cost of an unexpected home emergency. In addition, many homeowners are confused about what their homeowners insurance does and does not cover, leaving many homeowners struggling to pay for a home repair that is not covered by their insurance policy. HomeServe USA, […]
Insurers love data and they use the data they collect about your home to properly access the risk your home presents and set your premium. In most cases, they gather this information by asking you to fill out a variety of forms as well as sending out inspectors to look at your property in more […]
Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp is waiting until December to set its 2019 insurance rates and decide whether it will approve a 7.9 percent statewide increase for homeowners insurance. It was decided to postpone the increase at a recent Board of Governors meeting. Florida Citizens decided to defer the decision to allow time to review […]
The foundation is one of the most important components of your home. It is the base layer that the rest of the house sits on and if it is compromised it can lead to a dangerous situation and an expensive repair. Unfortunately, in many cases, the most common causes of foundation damage are not covered […]
As homeowner insurance rates continue to climb in Florida there is a good chance that you have seen news reports about assignment of benefits (AOB) fraud and how it affects homeowner rates in the Sunshine state. We thought it might be a good idea to have a look at what an AOB is and how […]
The state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp, who deals mainly with hard to insure properties across the state of Florida came a bit closer to finally capping repair costs for non-weather related water damage for customers who refuse to use their preferred contractors. The Board of Governors recently approved a plan that will put a $10,000 […]