Various sources, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), predict an especially active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which started on June 1 and continues through November 30. The NOAA is forecasting between 17 to 25 named storms (wind speeds…
Nothing strikes terror into a homeowner’s heart like coming home to water flooding the basement. Unfortunately, climate change has made basement floods increasingly common. It’s not only a pain to clean up, but a flooded basement can damage or destroy…
When buying homeowners insurance, it’s tempting to decline coverage against water damage. If your home’s plumbing is in good condition—and you don’t live in a flood plain—you might think it’s a good idea to spend that money elsewhere. But every…
Here on the East Coast, the summer months not only bring people out of their homes to enjoy the outdoors, but it also brings hurricanes and floods. (The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1 and extends through November 30.) The…
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…
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…