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Hurricane Sandy slams East Coast

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Hurricane Sandy Insurance News

Hurricane Sandy makes landfall and insurers scramble to mitigate impact Hurricane Sandy has hit  the East Coast of the U.S. after building in strength throughout the majority of the past week. U.S. Insurers have been working to prepare for the hurricane, which is expected to cause a significant amount of damage as it passes through densely populated cities in the northeastern region of the country. Claims teams and insurance adjusters have been mobilized to areas that are expected to see the most damage ahead of the storm in an attempt…

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Homeowners insurance companies help customers manage Sandy

Julie Campbell
Homeowners insurance fraud storm prevention and claims

Insurers want to make sure that policyholders know what to do after the storm. Although it is very common for homeowners insurance companies to issue statements to remind customers regarding things that they can do in order to help to prepare for upcoming storms, in the case of hurricane Sandy, they are also hoping to give policyholders some advance reminders about what they should do when the storm has passed. It is one thing to try to prevent the damage, but if it happens anyway, many customers feel lost. Pennsylvania…

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Flood insurance opportunity for Sandy may have passed

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Homeowners who want coverage against flooding should have already purchased their policies. In the human tradition of leaving things until the last minute, many families are rushing to fill their gas tanks, crowding grocery stores to stock up on the food they might need over the next little while, and are calling their insurers to find out what flood insurance they have against Hurricane Sandy. Unfortunately, for many, inquiring about coverage is something they should have done much sooner. Homeowners across the Northeast of the country are getting themselves ready…

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North Dakota consumers win with flood insurance legislation

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Missouri Flood Insurance

New legislation makes changes to North Dakota flood insurance policies Legislation has been passed in North Dakota that changes the effective date of flood insurance policies throughout the state. Last year, many homeowners purchased or upgraded flood insurance policies in the wake of flooding in the Missouri River. Those purchasing policies after the disaster struck had feared that their newly bought coverage would not cover the damage that had been done to their homes and properties. Thanks to new legislation, their policies may now actually provide them with the coverage…

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MEMA releases flood insurance information for consumers

New York Homeowners Insurance Rules

MEMA information could help consumers understand their policies and file claims The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has released information that aims to help the victims of flood file flood insurance claims. Mississippi residents that have flood insurance receive their coverage through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The majority of the state’s homeowners, however, do not have coverage that protects them from the damage caused by floods. Yet, many of these homeowners believe they are adequately protected by the coverage they receive through the state’s wind pool policies. MEMA…

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