The commissioner in the state has released a statement to property owners to explain the rates. The homeowners insurance head in Florida has released a statement that has said that there is a reason that the cost of coverage has not been falling despite the fact that one of the biggest expenses typically faced by insurers is now an area in which they are saving money. In fact, the commissioner went on to caution that the rates for this coverage may continue to rise. As some homeowners insurance companies have…
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Homeowners insurance reminder issued by State Farm about multiple claims
The insurer released this statement because many policyholders feel it should work like a bank account. State Farm has issued a reminder to homeowners insurance policyholders to help them to keep in mind that a policy is not the same as a bank account, so the premiums being paid are not an amount that is being amassed so that it will be guaranteed to be available later on. The statement was made in response to many policyholders’ shock when it didn’t function as a savings account. This has become quite…
Read MoreHomeowners insurance prices shouldn’t be affected by Oklahoma tornadoes
The major storms that the state has seen should not cause its premiums to increase, says the commissioner. Following the devastation from the tornadoes and the massive storms that have struck central Oklahoma over the last few weeks, homeowners insurance customers have been worried that this will increase their risk level and will cause their premiums to skyrocket. However, the commissioner has released a statement to assuage those fears and has said that increases will hold off. Commissioner John Doak has released a statement that has said that the homeowners…
Read MoreHomeowners insurance claims from West should be sent to FEMA if unresolved
Officials are urging residents to send their claim paperwork to the organization for assistance. Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have made an announcement to the residents of West who were affected by the blast and who have unresolved or declined auto, business, or homeowners insurance claims. FEMA is seeking the settlement or denial letters for its Disaster Recovery Center to send federal aid. They are asking business, auto, and homeowners insurance policyholders to send this documentation sooner, rather than later, so that the federal aid claims can…
Read MoreHomeowners insurance sector rallies to Oklahoma
Homeowners insurance faces another powerful blow from natural disasters Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, fell victim to a powerful tornado earlier this week. The tornado had been classified as an EF4 at the time it reached the city on May 20. The tornado boasted of more than 200 mile per hour winds and cut a path of destruction through the city and its surrounding area, claiming the lives of 24 people. State officials are now declaring the event an official disaster, which may be of some benefit to the homeowners insurance sector…
Read MoreHomeowners insurance bill in Florida is moving up
The North Carolina proposal is only one of a large number facing the General Assembly. A bill regarding homeowners insurance is one of a large number being considered by the General Assembly in North Carolina, following a slew of others last week, including outdoor smoking bans, clean water issues, and autistic child coverage. This is because the General Assembly was trying to fit everything in before today’s non-revenue bill deadline. The bills – including the one for homeowners insurance – were required to pass their originating chamber by this date…
Read MoreHomeowners insurance changes from Citizens could greatly impact coastal properties
Experts in coverage and in real estate are saying that the homes along the coast could see major changes. According to the homeowners insurance and real estate communities, the reforms to Citizens that have occurred in Florida will have a sizeable impact on the homes located along the southern coast of the state. The legislature has now approved changes that have been designed to reduce the insurer’s enrollment. The reason that Citizens is hoping to considerably reduce the number of people it serves is that its current size makes it…
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