Homeowners insurance may become more expensive in Florida

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Homeowners insurance in Florida facing major changes due to new legislation Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance, a state-run organization that offers homeowners insurance coverage throughout the state, has been laboring under the weight of significant financial problems for the past few years. Last year, the state-run company was tasked by Florida lawmakers to make drastic changes to its business structure in order to overcome its financial challenges. The number of policies represented by the insurer and the premiums associated with these policies have been the major focus on this restructuring. A…

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Homeowners insurance woes for Sandy victims grow following blizzard

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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…

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Homeowners insurance bill in New Jersey requires policy rewrites

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Following Superstorm Sandy, a new proposal would mean that coverage would be easier to understand. Assemblyman Paul Moriarty (D-4, Washington Township) is the primary sponsor of a New Jersey bill that would require homeowners insurance companies to lose the industry jargon in the wording of their policies, in favor of a “plain English” alternative. This would allow the details of the coverage to be easier for policyholders to understand. The bill, A3642, requires that homeowners insurance policies that are renewed, initially issued, or delivered within the state of New Jersey…

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The Difference Between Replacement Cost and Actual Cost Value

Taking a closer look at home insurance replacement cost and actual cost value When purchasing home insurance, you will be given the option to choose which type of replacement policy is the best suited for your needs, a replacement cost policy or an actual cost value policy. It is important to understand the difference between the two policies to ensure you are getting the coverage that is going to fit into your budget as well as provide sufficient coverage for you home and personal belongings. Replacement Cost Replacement cost means…

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Protect the Contents of your Home with Proper Insurance

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So many home buyers focus on selecting the right dwelling coverage that they often overlook the importance of choosing a homeowners insurance policy with adequate contents coverage. A home insurance policy providers dwelling coverage, liability coverage, and contents coverage designed to pay for your personal belongings if they are stolen, damaged, or destroyed. If you are not sure what to look for in terms of contents insurance when you are building a home insurance policy, read on and learn how to choose the right policy with the proper coverage limits…

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