It feels as if Hurricane Irma wasn’t even that long ago and already the Southeastern United States has been struck by another tragedy. Hurricane Michael made landfall in the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane. The destruction it left in its wake was reminiscent of Hurricane Irma. Areas of Florida, Georgia, andRead more
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The damage Hurricane Irma caused to Florida when it barreled through was one of the worst Floridians experienced in some time. The problems this hurricane left in its wake wouldn’t have been expected by anyone, not to mention the insurmountable damage. Hundreds of thousands of policyholders filed claims with their insurance companies for the damageRead more
It looks like there may be some hurricanes coming to Florida after all. Weather models have noticed a switch on the Atlantic hurricane season and are showing multiple areas of possible development. The storm could possibly head over to the Caribbeans and affect Florida over the Labor Day Weekend. Meteorologist, Dan Kottlowski said, “There isRead more
There have been a large number of reopened claims related to Hurricane Irma. Reopened claims negatively impact re-insurers. Re-insurers are insurance companies that insure the risks of other insurance companies. Everest Re Group, Ltd., is one of the re-insurers that was negatively impacted by these reopened claims, losing more than 70 percent of their netRead more
Hurricane Irma hit Florida on September 10, 2017. It was a category 5 hurricane that left a trail of damages in its wake. Roofs were ripped from homes, trees fell on top of vehicles causing them to crack and water from the immense amount of rain caused some living spaces to become uninhabitable. Some peopleRead more
With hurricane season approaching soon, it is very important to take pictures of your property now. The photos should be of the exterior and interior of your property. When taking photos of the interior, take photos room by room of the ceiling, walls, floors and personal property. If a storm is approaching, take photos ofRead more
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What to Do If You Find Mold in Your Home If you were to list potential threats to both your health and your home, chances are mold wouldn’t be anywhere near the top. But considering how common and dangerous mold actually is, perhaps it should be. Mold is no pesky cleaning problem. It has beenRead more
Why You Should Have An Up-to-Date Appraisal For Your Home Your home is one of the biggest investments you will make in your lifetime, so it’s especially important that you protect it with a comprehensive insurance policy. But in order to do so, you must first estimate the market value of your home. Knowing approximatelyRead more
How to Deal with Termite Damage If you are a homeowner or are considering buying a home, then you might be familiar with the nightmare termites can be. Often unseen, these pint-sized pests need just the smallest crack in a home’s foundation to enter and turn a wooden structure into an all-you-can-eat buffet. Before youRead more
