After a storm hits, people tend to look for obvious signs of structural damage in their home. There are many signs that something is amiss that might not be noticeable right away. Keeping an eye out for these can help you to catch problems before they advance. Many of...
Month: October 2018
Florida insurers expected to weather Hurricane Michael losses
Although Floridians are just beginning to calculate the damages caused by Hurricane Michael, insurance industry analysts have reported that insurers in the state will be able to survive the heavy hit. Michael landed in the less densely populated Panhandle, and the...
An inaccurate W-9 can delay property insurance payments
The delay in receiving insurance proceeds for a property damage claim can be an extremely frustrating experience. The homeowner wants repairs made, and the insurance company wants to make sure it is paying the correct party. As people in Florida have found out, a...
When an insurer violates its own obligations
Florida homeowners facing damage from Hurricane Irma may also be struggling with their insurance companies. Unfortunately, some insurers might delay or deny payment for a legitimate claim. In some cases, this denial violates the terms in the company's own insurance...
Irma insured losses estimated at $10.45 billion
The CFO of Citizens Property Insurance has said the insurer is incredibly strong financially despite handling more than 70,000 claims related to Hurricane Irma, which hit Florida during September 2017. In total, the company has sustained losses in the amount of $1.81...
Tips for handling a homeowner’s insurance claim
One of the best things that a homeowner can do is to purchase insurance on their investment. Not only does it protect the structure, the policy can offer a lot of other benefits and coverages. It is imperative that anyone with this type of insurance knows some basic...