As recent victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton have found out, a homeowners policy comes with exemptions for flood and storm surge damage. Homeowners often don’t understand their coverages and are unaware of gaps in their coverage. According to a survey by Trusted Choice, 86% of surveyed homeowners claim they know what their home insurance […]
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RSS feed for this sectionFEMA Extends Renewal Period for Policyholders in Florida Affected by Hurricane Milton
24
Oct
Even though renewal dates have passed for some policyholders with flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program, policyholders that were impacted by Hurricane Milton may be able to renew their policy without a coverage lapse and file a claim for flood damage. The NFIP has extended the renewal deadline to Dec. 10, 2024, to renew […]
2024 Hurricane Helene Rising Prices for Home and Flood Insurance
09
Oct
Hurricane Helene caused massive devastation to properties and buildings as it ripped through the Sunshine State. Unfortunately, the devastation caused by this storm hit the state after years of skyrocketing prices for both homes and flood insurance which has left households without insurance coverage or low-cost policies that offer less coverage. The increasing cost of […]
Florida Flooding In Focus on Uninsured Homeowners After Hurricane Ian
27
Oct
Hurricane Ian hit the Florida coast with sustained winds of 150 miles per hour leaving behind a path of destruction that Florida resident haven’t seen since Hurricane Michael struck the state in 2018. Millions of Floridians have been pushed out of their homes due to both flood waters and the destruction done by hurricane level […]