Since you live in an area prone to hurricanes, it's essential that you understand them and the quality of materials that have to be used on your home in Miami to make it safe. To start with, you should get to know the categories of hurricanes. The Saffir-Simpson...
Year: 2019
Survey shows concern about upcoming Florida hurricane season
After several large storms have battered the region in three years, the American Automobile Association surveyed 400 Florida residents to measure their concern about this year's hurricane season that generally starts at the beginning of June. An overwhelming 92% of...
FEMA urges people to buy flood insurance before hurricane season
The Federal Emergency Management Agency still has open disaster events throughout Florida in the Panhandle and Keys from last year. With the 2019 hurricane season about to begin, FEMA's chief executive of the National Flood Insurance Program publicly called for people...
Bill would update surplus lines regulations in Florida
A bill that would modify Florida insurance rules has been moved on to the governor's office for signature following its passage by state legislators. The bill includes a number of provisions related to insurance. It would increase the amount of reimbursement from the...
Get ready for an insurance claim before a storm hits
For some homeowners in Florida, the aftermath of a hurricane or other natural disaster may be the hardest part of the storm to get through. However, the process of filing an insurance claim and having it approved doesn't have to be a negative experience. Prior to...
Florida changes regulations affecting hurricane insurance
In the wake of damage caused by hurricanes that wreak havoc across the state of Florida, residents often sign over their insurance benefits to contractors while on the road to recovery. This practice can often lead to abuse according to many advocates. The state...
What is roof uplift and what hidden problems can it cause?
When high winds hit Miami, you may think that your home stood up to the abuse fairly well. You don't see any obvious damage. You decide not to file an insurance claim. Then, the next time that it rained, water started pouring in. It caused extensive interior damage as...
Homeowner’s insurance rates on the rise, according to study
Some Florida homeowners may feel like they've been paying higher insurance rates in recent years. According to a study by an online insurance quote website, this is exactly what has been happening across the nation over the past decade. The study shows that rates have...
Hurricane Michael continues to leave behind damage
Florida homeowners are continuing to suffer from the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, even six months after the storm hit the state with 155 mph winds. Forty-nine people were killed by the hurricane as it blew through 12 Florida counties, and the emotional and economic...
Damage from Irma still not fully repaired
In 2017, Hurricane Irma made landfall in the state of Florida. After more than a year, some homeowners are still waiting for their insurance companies to pay for damage that the storm did to their homes. One man says that his entire house needs to be gutted and...