Storms raging in the Southeastern U.S. may put heavy burden on those without flood insurance

Tropical Storm Lee is making its way through the Southeastern U.S. bringing torrents of rain and the fear of widespread flooding. On its heels is Hurricane Katia, which has forecasters baffled as to where it will be heading. Lee made landfall over the weekend, inundating Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and parts of Louisiana with water. The storm will put strain on an insurance industry that is already reeling from the passing of Hurricane Irene last week and has many worried whether the industry can handle another flood disaster. Flood insurance is…

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Australian’s demand flood insurance change

Queensland Flood Disaster

The recent flood disaster in Queensland, Australia, has impacted thousands and is weighing heavily on insurers and may incite a change in how flood insurance is sold. The waters were indiscriminate – affecting those insured and uninsured. Those who are insured may find that they are not covered under their plan and will be left with nothing. A financial analyst, Joshua Zenas,  is hearing  a definate sentiment of change in the air from consumers and that this will cause companies to be put under the scrutinizing glare of the government. “Given the scale of…

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