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...
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Does my homeowners policy cover water damage?
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...
Do Florida homeowners need to worry about foreign drywall?
As you know, Florida homes are highly likely to sustain damage from hurricanes and tropical storms. Even mild water damage can wreak havoc on your house, especially if mold begins to grow inside your walls or along the baseboards where you may not immediately notice...
Did your insurance company deny your property damage claim?
When you took out homeowner's insurance on your property, you likely expected that if the time should ever come to make a claim, your policy would cover the damages. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.Sometimes, an insurer will deny the claim or underpay the...
2017 is an expensive year for hurricane damage claims
The whole nation watched this year as one of the most expensive hurricane seasons in the U.S. hit Puerto Rico, Texas and right here in Florida. After the winds have died down and the dust has settled, these regions are left to clean up the damage. This season's damage...
What to do if your property damage claim is undervalued
Insurance is always a touchy subject for homeowners. Every month you make payments, just in case, hoping that you’ll never have to file a damage claim. After all, nobody wants their home in disrepair. If something doesn’t happen, then you have to go through the red...
An insurance void in sinkhole coverage
Property owners in Florida are well aware of the natural hazards of hurricanes, floods and high winds. Storms that bring these disasters are especially dangerous because they often come with little warning. However, another concerning risk for landowners can come with...
Citizens Post Losses After Non-Weather Related Claims Soar
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...
Prepare for Disaster by Documenting Your Property With Video
How can video evidence help my homeowners' insurance claim?If your home has been damaged by a fire, flood, windstorm, accident, or any other disaster in Florida, it will be critical for you to provide your homeowners' insurance company with a detailed inventory of...
The Continued Debate Over Assignment of Benefits Insurance Reform
Q: Is Assignment of Benefits abuse leading to a downgrade in insurers' financial stability ratings?Florida property claims attorneys have squared off against Insurance companies and watchdog groups in a long-standing battle over assignment of benefits reform....
