Florida residents who were impacted by Hurricane Irma are trying to clean up the damage done by the storm. However, their insurance companies are offering less than what it may actually cost to repair that damage. One woman said her insurance company estimated the...
Month: February 2018
Mysteriously, Clay County man’s flood insurance was never paid
Jason D. lives in the Black Creek Hills in Middleburg, one of the hardest-hit areas in Clay County. Even though his home is elevated by 20 feet, it is located 30 yards from Black Creek. That wasn't enough to prevent the creek from flooding his home. His home was...
Claim Forward online tool shows insurance costs in Florida
Filing an insurance claim, especially after a hurricane, generally imposes financial consequences on policy holders. The online platform ClaimForward.com grants residents a free way to evaluate how their insurance company could raise premiums or apply surcharges after...
Florida tallies Hurricane Irma costs and considers stormy future
State officials have yet to come to terms fully with the damage wrought by Hurricane Irma. While officials continue to calculate damages, the Office of Insurance Regulation has estimated that filings for property damage have reached $7.21 billion so far. Throughout...
Don’t miss out on your claim: Make your claim within 90 days
After a hurricane or major weather event, there's a possibility that your home and property could be badly damaged. Some people get lucky and have less damage than others, but on the whole, even if a home doesn't look damaged, underlying damage could still be there....