Hurricane Insurance Current Rates, News & Information

Does Your Home Insurance Cover Natural Disasters? How to Pick the Right Coverage

Posted in Fire Insurance , Home Insurance , Hurricane Insurance

October 18th, 2011
No Comments

Choosing among various types of insurance coverage can be a bit confusing, especially when it comes to deciding how to cover your home, cars and personal belongings in the event of a natural disaster.

Connecticut Coastal Residents Catch Break on Hurricane Deductibles

Posted in Home Insurance , Hurricane Insurance

September 7th, 2011
No Comments

In the wake of the devastation seen in the state of Connecticut as a result of Hurricane Irene, a number of insurance companies have agreed to waive some policyholders’ hurricane insurance deductibles. Most of the homeowners receiving the break on deductibles are coastal property owners whose homes were damaged.

Hurricane Irene Damage Estimated at $3 Billion

Posted in Home Insurance , Hurricane Insurance

August 29th, 2011
No Comments

The East Coast was battered by Hurricane Irene over the weekend, causing an estimated $3 billion in damage. As of Monday morning, the storm had cut electric power to more than 6 million homes and business and caused the deaths of at least 18 people.

Virginia and North Carolina Battered by Storm

Is the East Coast Prepared for Hurricane Irene?

Posted in Home Insurance , Hurricane Insurance

August 26th, 2011
No Comments

Only a few days after being rattled by a 5.8-magnitude earthquake, the East Coast is facing one of the most dangerous hurricanes to hit the area in several years. Forecasts show that Hurricane Irene is on course to collide with North Carolina sometime on Saturday. Will the coast be financially prepared for what’s to come?

Avoiding Insurance Fraud After a Natural Disaster

Posted in Fire Insurance , Home Insurance , Home Insurance Claims , Hurricane Insurance

November 2nd, 2010
No Comments

After a natural disaster, it is not uncommon for scam artists to come out of the woodwork. They know home insurance companies are likely to pay out for costs associated with necessary repairs caused by excessive damage to homes–and you will be looking to pay as little as possible of your own money to get the work done.

Steps to Protect Your Home from Wind Damage

Posted in Home Insurance , Hurricane Insurance

July 22nd, 2010
No Comments

Today’s News: Gov’t Blocks Health Insurer Mergers, Home Insurance Necessary for Hurricane Season and Life Insurance Assessment Tool Available

Posted in Health Care , Health Insurance , Home Insurance , Hurricane Insurance , Met Life

July 19th, 2010
No Comments

President Barack Obama is warning health insurance companies that he won’t hesitate to block any company mergers that will stifle competition, while also warning homeowners to protect their homes against a rapidly-approaching hurricane season. Also, MetLife is offering a new tool to help individuals choose life insurance options more effectively.

The Truth Behind Hurricane Insurance

Posted in Home Insurance , Hurricane Insurance

November 26th, 2009
No Comments

Naturally occurring weather systems can really harm your area, especially hurricanes. Consider the long term financial damage Hurricane Katrina has inflicted onto the southern regions of Louisiana and Mississippi. This natural disaster caused damage exceeding the $200 billion mark.

Lobbyists Propose 10 Percent Property Insurance Rate Hike

Posted in Home Insurance , Hurricane Insurance

October 22nd, 2009
No Comments

In Florida, the battle for funding for state-provided property insurance has resulted in lobbyists pushing for a 10 percent across-the-board rate increase. The increase requests comes from insistence that Florida insurance regulators are failing in their duties to ensure the proper funds sit in an insurance fund in the event that a major wind storm does more damage to the already vulnerable area.

Customer Satisfaction with Home Insurance Rises

Posted in Home Insurance , Hurricane Insurance

October 7th, 2009
No Comments

For the first time in5 years, customer satisfaction with home insurance increases dramatically. This is according to a recentsurvey from J.D. Powers and Associates.

In the survey, the research firm found that the driving force behind customer satisfaction seemed to be price. This may be a surprise to homeowners living in the Gulf Coast who have suffered astronomical premium hikes after Hurricane Katrina. According to the research firm, however, the Gulf Coast is an exception. Most prices have been reasonable over the past year.