Warmer weather brings people out of their homes to enjoy the great outdoors. It also brings hurricanes and floods. (The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1 and extends through November 30.) The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) predicts…
When a natural disaster strikes, that fire, earthquake, hurricane or tornado isn’t just affecting people in the area. It’s affecting you and your insurance premiums. Two key takeaways: The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters is driving rate increases…
According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, homeowners who experience catastrophic loss in floods and fires often face yet another disaster: inadequate insurance coverage. Many residents affected by major hurricanes and wildfires could not fully repair their homes with…
No two buildings are exactly the same. And no two building owners are the same, for that matter. That's why one-size-fits-all policies usually don't fit anyone very well. Standard building insurance policies make certain assumptions about coverage. For instance, a…