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The building code for the state of Florida includes a section devoted to roof damage and the issue of repairs.In determining how much of your roof qualifies for repair or replacement, the so-called “25 percent rule” applies. Will your insurance company be on...

As a resident of the Tampa area, you take hurricanes seriously. After all, even a minor storm may leave your home with significant wind, rain and other damage. When the clouds clear, though, your vulnerable home may become a breeding ground for toxic...

Hurricane insurance is a necessity in Tampa, Florida. However, many people who have insurance still deal with setbacks, which is abundantly clear in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. One year after the storm touched down in the state, there are still roughly 18,000...

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If you are a Florida homeowner, you are in prime sinkhole territory, and you may have purchased sinkhole insurance.However, a claim for sinkhole damage can become complicated and is not always successful. If your insurer denies your claim, you have other options to...

Florida is well-known for its many perks, such as warm weather all year and lots of tourist attractions to visit. However, one aspect of Florida is undesirable: hurricanes. These natural disasters are such a fact of life in the Sunshine State that you need to prepare...

It is vital for every condo owner to have comprehensive liability coverage. Occasionally, the HOA will provide this, but if you own the unit, then it is likely you will need to get your own. Even if the HOA does provide it, you want to review the terms carefully to...

Your home is one of your most valuable assets and deserves sufficient protection from hurricanes, natural disasters that can wreak havoc on your property. One storm can destroy entire homes, depending on its severity.You may hear about different categories of...

As a Florida homeowner, you undoubtedly have a homeowners insurance policy to protect you in case your home suffers damage requiring a substantial outlay of cash for repair costs. Given the amount of rain Florida receives every year, not to mention the...

What is contributing to the spike in water damage claims in South Florida?Citizens Property Insurance Corp. recently announced that it will post a $27.1 million loss for 2016. The company attributed the loss to rising legal costs and soaring claims stemming from...