If a homeowner in Florida is impacted by a hurricane, a homeowners insurance policy may cover some of the damage incurred in the storm. For instance, a claim may be approved if a tree branch falls through the roof and allows water to enter. However, if water entered...
Month: July 2018
Why flood insurance can be beneficial
Florida residents should know that homeowners insurance policies do not provide any type of flood insurance. It is also important to understand that it can be hard to define what a flood is because it can be caused by anything from poor drainage to the landfall of a...
The importance of hurricane insurance
Hurricanes can cause cost cities and states billions of dollars, and homeowners can lose their entire real estate investment. With these storms expected to get stronger as time goes on, it's become more important than ever to get insurance coverage. While regular...
Understanding uplift and the life of your roof
Florida isn't always the calmest place climate-wise, and weather conditions can turn sour quickly. For many people, the heat and sun in the state is enough to make it through the tough times. Still, damage to your home is likely, especially if there is a hurricane or...
How to buy hurricane or flood coverage
Florida residents may have heard that forecasters are predicting an active tropical storm season. To protect themselves financially, it may be worthwhile to purchase hurricane and flood insurance. Flood insurance is required for a person who lives in a storm zone if...