Insurers remind consumers about Earthquake Awareness Month

Earthquake Awareness Month

February is meant to be a time for property owners to review their coverage in case of a tremor. February is recognized as Earthquake Awareness Month, and insurance companies are reminding their customers to take this opportunity to review their coverage and ensure that they are prepared for the worst. This time is meant to help raise awareness of the importance of preparedness and coverage. Insurance companies use Earthquake Awareness Month to help make certain that their policyholders know how to keep themselves and their families safe in case a…

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Over 100 insurance companies sue ERCOT and 37 Texas power generators

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The insurers filed their lawsuit over the winter storm losses they incurred in February 2021. Over one hundred insurance companies have filed a lawsuit against the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and 37 other power generators over the property damage and other losses sustained during the February 2021 winter storm. The lawsuit was filed in Travis County District County, labeling the power entities as “at fault”. The insurance companies allege in the lawsuit that ERCOT and 37 other power generators were “at fault” for the grid failure and losses…

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Will the California Department of Insurance report recreate the industry?

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Since August, the state has faced record levels of rain, drought, and wildfires. The California Department of Insurance is taking on climate change and its impact on the industry in the state as it faces challenges increasing in frequency and intensity. The extremes that are regularly affecting the state have reached a point that many people can’t afford coverage. Residents and the businesses are reaching the point that they cannot afford the high premiums their insurers must charge to reflect the risk, and the state can’t afford to have a…

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Five Natural Disasters You Need to Be Insured Against

In the past few years, natural disasters have gone from being freak occurrences to a regular part of life. One of the classic examples in recent years is the wildfires that tear through California every year now with scary regularity. As climate change worsens, it is important that your business is fully insured against natural disasters, no matter whether you live in a disaster zone or not. In order to help you get insured as best as possible, then it is necessary to read this guide about disasters to be…

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Delaware Governor Carney signs storm damage fund executive order

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Gov John Carney’s signature created the Delaware Resilience Fund Program. Governor John Carney signed an executive order at the end of last week, which effectively created a storm damage fund to help residents to recover from the recent destructive weather. The new program is meat to help residents to overcome the costs associated with recovery. The governor’s storm damage fund is meant to help people in Delaware who are struggling to cover the cost of recovery after having faced damage from the severe storms that happened earlier in August. The…

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