Tag: New Jersey

Flood insurance sparks anger for New Jersey Governor

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Governor Chris Christie Flood Insurance

Flood insurance continues to be a problem issue after Hurricane Sandy In October of 2012, Hurricane Sandy made its way to the East Coast of the U.S. and left destruction in its wake. The storm caused widespread flooding throughout many of the East Coast’s major cities, with New York and New Jersey seeing most of the damage. Though the storm caused a grievous amount of damage, it also highlighted many of the problems that exist in the U.S. flood insurance sector, most of which are embodied by the National Flood…

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Health insurance more expensive for New Jersey workers than others

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ADP research shows that health insurance costs are high for New Jersey residents New research from Automatic Data Processing (ADP), a payroll processor and benefits administration firm serving the U.S. insurance industry, shows that New Jersey residents that work for large companies pay more for their health insurance than those in other states. The research suggests that even consumers in other states that work for the same company as their New Jersey counterparts have lower out-of-pocket expenses when it comes to their health insurance coverage. The new research highlights a…

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Flood insurance could soon be mandatory for 35,000 property owners in New York

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Flood Insurance Flood Map

FEMA introduces revised flood maps that could expand flood insurance requirements The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has introduced new flood maps for the East Coast U.S. this week that could force many property owners and businesses to purchase flood insurance coverage. The federal agency has been working to revise flood maps over the past two years, addressing some of the emerging threats that have been brought to light by powerful storms, such as Hurricane Sandy. These storms have caused widespread flooding in many parts of the East Coast and…

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Hurricane Sandy emergency relief moves one step forward

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Hurricane Sandy Damage flood Insurance surcharge

Hurricane Sandy relief package makes modest progress Little more than 10 weeks have passed since Hurricane Sandy visited the East Coast, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. The recovery effort is still underway as those affected by the storm try to regain some semblance of balance in their lives. Late last week, the U.S. House of Representatives finalized their approval of a $50.5 billion emergency relief plan designed to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The move exposed divisions throughout the Legislative branch, creating a significant amount of…

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Hurricane Sandy incites major confusion in New Jersey

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Hurricane Sandy causes widespread confusion The impact of Hurricane Sandy continues to be felt despite the storm having made landfall and dissipating several months ago. A New Jersey State Assembly committee met late last week to address yet another issue that has arisen in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Over the past few months, lawmakers and citizens alike have been working to overcome problems with insurance coverage, claims, and the damage caused by widespread flooding. Now, however, state officials must combat the growing confusion that Hurricane Sandy has generated, which…

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