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The Deep Freeze And Your Insurance Coverage

January 26, 2014January 25, 2014 Guest Author

Wintry weather can wreak havoc on property. Fallen power lines and tree limbs along with burst water pipes are just a few of the problems home-and-business owners face. When a winter storm hits the last thing anyone wants to do is worry about whether any damage is covered by insurance. The good news is that many times insurance does cover damage caused by storms. Damage caused to homes by ice and falling limbs is covered by homeowner’s policy, according to an article by CBC News. That’s great news for those…

Polar vortex batters the insurance industry

January 23, 2014January 21, 2014 Marc

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Polar vortex slams into the US, causing significant problems during the first two weeks of January The first two weeks of 2014 were marked by an unusual natural event that has been called the “polar vortex.” The event affected the majority of the U.S., causing property damage throughout the country as well as business interruption. The polar vortex broke into the U.S. on January 3, 2014, and lingered for nearly two weeks thereafter, bringing freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall to many states throughout the country. All states, including those notorious…

Homeowners insurance rates fall in the US

January 13, 2014January 12, 2014 S.Vagus

Average cost of insurance coverage is falling Homeowners insurance in the U.S. may be on its way to becoming more affordable, according to data from HomeInsurance.com’s RateReport. Over the past few years, homeowners coverage in the U.S. has been considered a problematic issue because of its costly nature. Those located in coastal communities tend to pay more for their coverage due to their exposure to natural disasters. Recent climatic events, such as the so called Polar Vortex, have also had some impact on the insurance market, but that impact may…

Texas homeowners insurance companies increase rates

January 10, 2014January 7, 2014 G. Turner

The state is already the third most expensive in the country and now the prices of coverage are headed up again. Three Texas homeowners insurance companies have announced that they will be increasing the premiums that they charge for providing coverage for the properties of the residents of the state. These new and higher rates are going to be going into effect for new and renewal policies. The affected Texas homeowners insurance customers are those who have their policies with Allstate, Farmers, and State Farm. These three home insurers each…

Oregon flood insurance premiums still charged to the wrong homeowners

January 3, 2014December 31, 2013 G. Turner

The challenges that FEMA is facing within the state are clearly on the rise. Hundreds of homeowners throughout the state are finding themselves wrongly being required to pay Oregon flood insurance as they are caught up in the flaws of a system in which lenders automatically include properties located close to flooding zones in with those that are actually located in high risk areas. This means that properties nearby – but outside of – flooding zones, are deemed high risk by lenders. This is problematic for those homeowners as it…