It has been 11 years since Florida suffered a Hurricane strike. Unfortunately, that lucky streak recently ended when Hurricane Hermine came home to roost. Luckily, Hermine will only have a modest impact on the property insurance industry in the Sunshine State according to industry experts. Hermine weakened to a tropical storm as it continued its […]
A claim on your auto or homeowners insurance is one of the best ways to jack up your premium. Insurers frown on claims and in almost all cases, your insurance costs will be headed up if you make a claim on your policy, especially if it is a major claim. Unfortunately, there is a good chance you […]
Having your home destroyed by a natural disaster is one of the most stressful things a person can go through in life and unfortunately, dealing with the insurance claim is probably the second most stressful thing someone will have to deal with in their lifetime. While relying on the insurance companies adjuster for a simple […]
Your home is not only the place where you live, raise a family and make memories, in most cases it’s also your biggest and most valuable investment. Properly protecting this investment is a necessity and homeowners insurance can help make sure your home is rebuilt in the event of a disaster. While homeowners insurance offers […]
Most of us think of falling trees, damaged roofs and water leaks when it comes to homeowners insurance but you may be surprised at a few other perils that it covers. Everything from alien spaceships crashing into your roof to a cancelled wedding is protected by your homeowners insurance. Here are just a few of […]
Hailstorms in Northern Texas this year have done major damage to homes and vehicles, highlighting the need for every homeowner to carry comprehensive homeowners insurance. According to the Insurance Council of Texas, hail damage in the second half of April has resulted in at least 60,000 auto insurance claims. Data shows that estimated losses from […]
Nobody wants to make a claim on their homeowner insurance, but eventually the day will come that you have to give your insurer a call and file a claim. Having an understanding of the process will make it easier to get your claimed filed, processed and paid in a timely manner. Depending on what type […]
According to a recent J.D. Power and Associates report, satisfaction among homeowners who have made claims on their homeowner polices has declined for the first time in five years. The J.D. Power survey included over 5,700 homeowners who made a property claim on their homeowners insurance in 2014 and 2015. Satisfaction levels range from 837 […]
There have been a number of high-profile data breaches this year. Every time another big box store gets hit, consumers look for ways to protect themselves from identity theft. While joining a credit monitoring service is a common solution and a great way to help spot and stop credit fraud quickly, there are other options […]
Homeowners insurance is a necessity but it can be a frustrating product. While everyone wants the protection of homeowners coverage, they know that if they actually need to use it and make a claim, there is a good chance that their premiums will be headed up. So what will happen to your rates if you […]