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Insurance claims for Texas storm damage could be in the billions

June 4, 2015June 2, 2015 Julie Campbell

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The industry has predicted that when the spring flooding eases, there will be massive devastation left behind. The spring storms that have been relentlessly tormenting Texas will soon be sending their costs over to insurers as policyholders begin to make their insurance claims for the flooding and other types of damage that have been left behind. The damage estimates have shown that there will be billions of dollars in insured damages. Those estimates include only the types of expense that will likely be covered by insurance claims. The total damage…

FEMA to review rejected flood insurance claims

June 4, 2015June 2, 2015 S.Vagus

FEMA will be reviewing claims associated with Hurricane Sandy The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that it will begin reviewing flood insurance games that are related to Hurricane Sandy. In late October of 2012, a powerful storm struck the eastern United States, causing severe damage to properties with its strong winds. The majority of the damage caused by the storm came from flooding, however, and many homeowners found themselves in a difficult situation due to their lack of flood insurance coverage. Homeowners find that their policies do not…

New York officials seek reforms to flood insurance

May 19, 2015May 16, 2015 Logan B.

Officials want to see reforms made to the National Flood Insurance Program New York officials want to see more reform come to the U.S. National Flood Insurance Program, as well as how flood coverage is handled overall. Assemblyman Phil Goldefer and Senator Chuck Schumer are calling for significant reforms, hoping to address the crippling financial issues that have plagued those that were affected by 2012’s Hurricane Sandy. The hurricane caused significant damage to property in New York and other states. The storm left many homeowners in financial stress, as their…

Businesses want a better flood insurance program

May 7, 2015May 5, 2015 Nordstrom

Business leaders call for improvements to the National Flood Insurance Program Business leaders in Louisiana want to see flood insurance rate hikes reined in throughout the region. A coalition of businesses from the construction and real estate industries attended a meeting at the University of New Orleans where they shared their thoughts concerning the National Flood Insurance Program with lawmakers. The federal program offers flood insurance coverage to homeowners and businesses, but the program has been struggling with financial problems for years. As such, rates for policies offered through the…

Superstorm Sandy insurance settlements through FEMA get closer

March 23, 2015March 21, 2015 Julie Campbell

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is going to begin direct negotiations with homeowners. Homeowners who were victims of the catastrophe that came with Superstorm Sandy will be negotiating directly with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in order to be able to move ahead toward the resolution of disputes with regards to the compensation settlements. A written agreement has now been created by FEMA that establishes structures that it can apply to lawsuits. There are about 2,200 lawsuits that are still awaiting settlement with regards to the compensation that homeowners…

Insurance news made as FEMA takes new flood claim review direction

March 16, 2015March 14, 2015 G. Turner

This, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency has admitted that they have evidence of fraud. Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have now made insurance news as they have agreed to provide the victims of Superstorm Sandy who feel that their claims have not been properly paid, with another opportunity to receive a review. This could provide as many as 144,000 claims with the chance to undergo a fresh review. Moreover, the review opportunity is also making FEMA flood insurance news as it will not be limiting the…

FEMA to review flood insurance claims

March 13, 2015March 12, 2015 S.Vagus

FEMA will review rejected and underpaid policies that were produced by Hurricane Sandy The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has agreed to review the flood insurance claims that have been the subject of controversy. These claims were produced in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, but many were rejected or policyholders did not receive fair payment due to various issues. Those who had their flood insurance claims rejected or mishandled have accused the insurers behind these policies of fraud, which has brought harsh criticism against the National Flood Insurance Program. 144,000…