Federal flood insurance is expected to get dramatically more expensive for thousands of homeowners who live in the Houston area as Congress overhauls the federal flood program that is currently billions of dollars in debt. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is $24.6 billion in debt and is struggling to stay solvent. In Harrison and […]
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 […]
Recent storms that raged across North Texas hit the area with blizzard conditions and numerous tornadoes. According to the National Weather Service, an EF4 tornado went through Garland and an EF3 tore up much of Rowlett. Copeville was also the victim of severe weather with an EF2 twister hitting town. Smaller tornadoes were also reported […]
Texas is currently the third most expensive state for homeowners insurance in the nation. Annual premiums average roughly $1,745 a year. Unfortunately those costs are set to climb even higher in the near future. Statistics released from The Texas Department of Insurance shows that the average premium for homeowner’s insurance policy climbed more than 26% […]