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Wilkes-Barre tornado victims get helpful tips and advice from Allstate

June 19, 2018June 18, 2018 Nordstrom

The insurer reached out to residents of the township to offer them safety and coverage tips. Allstate issued some important advice to those affected by the Wilkes-Barre tornado last week. It reminded customers that their safety should come before anything else when returning home. Homeowners may be keen to assess possible damage, but Allstate reminds them to be cautious. The Wilkes-Barre tornado caused notable damage to the township. That said, the Allstate report reminds customers that when they return home, the damage may create unexpected dangers. Therefore, homeowners should first…

American dog bite insurance claims rose to $686 million in 2017

April 16, 2018April 13, 2018 Julie Campbell

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The country saw a 2.2 percent increase in the cost of these claims, said the Insurance Information Institute. The Insurance Information Institute has released its latest U.S. dog bite insurance claims data. The report showed a 2.2 percent increase in the total cost of claims nationwide last year. Claims values themselves increased by a considerable amount in 2017 when compared to 2016. Dog bite insurance claims values rose to over $686 million in 2017. This paid for the year’s 18,552 claims. The average cost per single dog bite claim rose…

New Year’s resolutions that lower your risk of a home insurance claim in 2018

December 29, 2017January 4, 2018 Logan B.

Some of the changes people put off could make a bigger difference than they realize. A new year often offers a natural opportunity for people to get a fresh start and improve areas of their lives to reduce the risk of home insurance claims, better their health or take greater social responsibility. 2018 presents a great chance for homeowners insurance policyholders to improve their safety. Many people can either reduce their risk of having to make home insurance claims or can make their claim filing much easier by taking any…

Homeowners insurance trends show claims and losses are falling

November 8, 2016November 4, 2016 Logan B.

A LexisNexis report has found that home carriers are riding a positive wave at the moment. LexisNexis has released a report saying that homeowners insurance trends are good for providers right now. The claims are decreasing while the loss costs have been either falling or remaining flat. This U.S. insight was published in the 2016 LexisNexis Home Trends Report. The homeowners insurance trends report took into account that there was only one major hurricane this year in the United States. Moreover there was a decline of 30 percent from 2010…

Insurance claims spike following intense winter weather

January 14, 2014January 12, 2014 H. Cutner

From flooded basements to burst frozen pipes and damage to vehicles, insurers have been kept busy. The wild weather this winter has caused an influx in insurance claims as well as calls to contractors and repair companies as everyone from homeowners to vehicle owners have been facing damage as a result of various issues relating to the extreme conditions. From the heavy snowfalls and the extremely low temperatures to the sudden thaws, filings are way up. Insurers have been reporting that insurance claims have experienced a significant increase over the…

Homeowners insurance tips for winter claims prevention issued by industry

December 27, 2013December 30, 2013 Julie Campbell

A video featuring “Uncle Insurance” is the next in the series to help to avoid damage and claims. As wintery weather becomes more visible, the industry is renewing its previous reminder of the many homeowners insurance tips that are available to help to winterize a home and prevent damage from freezing temperatures, snow, and ice. Although the best time to prepare the house is ahead of the lousy weather, these changes are better done late than never. Many meteorologists – and The Old Farmer’s Almanac, for that matter – are…

Get Your Home in Shape for Winter

September 29, 2013April 19, 2014 Guest Author

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Frozen and burst pipes are of the highest home insurance claims and most frequently occurring source of damage, notes the Insurance Information Network of California. Yet many homeowners don’t know how common this problem is and don’t think their pipes could burst in the winter, causing expensive damage. This and other cold-weather problems can be prevented with a small amount of preventative maintenance as part of a fall cleanup. This year, spend a weekend ensuring that you, your garden and your home weather winter’s chill with ease by preparing your…

Homeowners insurance reminder issued by State Farm about multiple claims

August 14, 2013August 12, 2013 H. Cutner

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The insurer released this statement because many policyholders feel it should work like a bank account. State Farm has issued a reminder to homeowners insurance policyholders to help them to keep in mind that a policy is not the same as a bank account, so the premiums being paid are not an amount that is being amassed so that it will be guaranteed to be available later on. The statement was made in response to many policyholders’ shock when it didn’t function as a savings account. This has become quite…

Homeowners insurance woes for Sandy victims grow following blizzard

February 12, 2013April 30, 2013

Some victims of the superstorm are left with more coverage headaches after being hit with heavy snow. Residents of the Northeast braced themselves for another massive storm at the end of last week as the blizzard being called “Nemo” thrashed its way through the states, dumping massive amounts of snow everywhere from New York City to Maine, only worsening the struggle of homeowners insurance customers who have not yet fully recovered from the damage left behind by Sandy. Now, the claims are coming in again as the region digs out…

Allstate eyes return to homeowners insurance business

December 24, 2012December 24, 2012 S.Vagus

Allstate beginning to make changes to business plan Allstate, one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S., is looking to get back into the homeowners insurance business. CEO Tom Wilson has announced that the company is working to improve customer loyalty after consolidating several independent agencies, acquiring smaller insurance providers, and a rate increase spree. Part of this effort is to begin expanding its flagging homeowners insurance business, which has shrunk by more than 1 million policies over the last four years. Homeowners insurance business may yield high returns…