According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, some hurricane assistance is available to residents whose homes were damaged by 2017's Hurricane Irma. The $616 million program is making funds available to low-income residents in specified counties. The...
Month: September 2018
Insurance delays plague Florida homeowners 1 year after Irma
An emergency declaration issued by Gov. Rick Scott after Hurricane Irma allowed insurance companies to lower their hiring standards for insurance adjusters. The loosened regulations were meant to speed up the evaluation of hurricane damage and claims processing. One...
How to get ready to file insurance claims following a hurricane
When a hurricane strikes in Florida or any other state, it could cause major property damage. To be reimbursed for a portion or all of the cost of the damage, it may be necessary to file an insurance claim. Prior to a hurricane making landfall, residents in its path...
What homeowners insurance will likely cover
Homeowners insurance can help those who have been impacted by a natural disaster make up for some financial losses. However, Florida residents may not necessarily be covered for all disasters, even if they have a homeowners insurance policy. A Consumer Reports survey...
After home damage, don’t wait to get the repairs done right
As a property owner, you know how important it is to get repairs done quickly and correctly after any kind of serious damage. Damage may occur after a natural disaster, or because of a malfunctioning or broken appliance or any number of other reasons. However, when it...