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Homeowners insurance providers face serious challenges in South Carolina

October 9, 2015October 7, 2015 Marc

Hurricane Joaquin has become one of the worst disasters South Carolina has ever seen Hurricane Joaquin is making its way to the United States, and this has raised some concerns among homeowners insurance providers, especially in South Carolina. The powerful storm has already brought about significant damage to the state though it has yet to make landfall. According to Governor Nikki Haley, the heavy rainfall caused by the storm is considered a “thousand-year” event. Insurers have issued concerns regarding such events, with some suggesting that these rare catastrophes may soon…

South Carolina floods could hit the state’s homeowners insurance providers

October 8, 2015October 7, 2015 Logan B.

State’s insurance industry to take a financial blow due to heavy rainfall and rising waters Insurers in South Carolina are bracing for the impact of flood-related claims as the state becomes inundated with heavy rainfall from powerful storms. According to the South Carolina Department of Insurance, companies providing homeowners insurance and coverage for businesses are expecting to be hit by major financial losses due to recent weather-related issues. The majority of claims are expected to comes from those with damaged properties and vehicles, which has been caused by significant floods.…

National Flood Insurance Program continues to struggle from financial losses

August 31, 2015August 30, 2015 S.Vagus

10 years after Hurricane Katrina, federal program is still financially crippled More than 10 years have passed since Hurricane Katrina hit the United States, and many homeowners are still reeling from the damage caused by the catastrophe. Homeowners faced one of the most expensive disasters in the history of the country and its insurance industry, with some $80 billion in losses, with another $16.1 billion in flood insurance claims. The hurricane, as well as other storms that hit the country between 2008 and 2012, caused serious problems to the National…

Regulators finalize new flood insurance rule

June 26, 2015June 24, 2015 Nordstrom

Finalized rule places new requirements on banks Federal regulators have finalized a rule that will affect flood insurance policyholders. The rule requires banks to hold flood insurance premiums, associated fees, and loans on property located in flood zones in escrow. This rule will go into effect next years and banks will hold payments in escrow on “residential improved” properties as well as mobile homes. The finalized rule has been clarified to make it easier to understand. One of the clarifications involves the definition of detached structures that are excepted from…

Senator calls for changes to National Flood Insurance Program

May 26, 2015May 23, 2015 Logan B.

Flood insurance may need more reform in the future United States Senator Charles Schumer believes that major changes must be made to the National Flood Insurance Program. The federal program is typically the only place that homeowners can find flood protection, but this coverage is provided by private companies that work with the program. These companies have fallen under harsh criticism in recent years due to their handling of claims related to Hurricane Sandy and other disasters that have produced claims. Senator Schumer calls for changes to be made to…