Although it doesn’t get the same attention as Florida’s other natural disasters, lightning damage led to more than 10,000 insurance claims in Florida over the past year. Florida ranks first in the nation for both injuries caused by lightning strikes and insurance claims caused by lightning related damage. The estimated total property damage caused by
The Ultimate April Fool’s Prank – Higher Flood Insurance Rates! (It’s a joke, right?)
Normally, April 1st is known for being the one day when you can pull pranks on friends and co-workers and still escape the beating that would normally follow on any other day. By merely yelling, “April Fools!”, you can escape judgment for all sorts of sins and misdeeds – all in the name of “good
Storm Damaged Roof? Watch Out for Scams!
The severe weather that recently swept through the area left many property owners with damage to their roofs from the storms and high winds. When massive storm damage appears, the environment is ripe for an illegal activity that often plagues Florida – roofing scams.
The usual manner by which these roofing scams play out is
Switching to a Cheaper Property Insurance Company? Better Think Twice.
Over the past few months, many Citizens Property Insurance policy holders received a notification that, unless they opted out within a certain time frame, their property insurance would be automatically transferred out of Citizens and into one of several small start-up insurance companies. These newly formed property insurance carriers have been nick-named “take-out” companies because
NEWSFLASH – Exploding Corpses Not Covered By Homeowner’s Insurance!
Yes, dear reader, the above title is correct. A Florida Appellate Court actually had to rule that your homeowner’s insurance is not responsible to pay for damage caused by the “sudden explosion” of someone’s body. If you don’t believe me, you can read the actual opinion here.
Per the facts of the case, Ms.
Tornado and Flood Damage in Florida – What to Do After the Storm
Over the last few days, Central Florida has been pounded by torrential rain, tornadoes and high winds. These damaging windstorms and tornados were especially violent in Manatee, Sarasota, Lee, Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. These thunder storms caused flooding in Shore Acres, wind damage in Siesta Key, and claimed the lives of two people in Duette.
Hail Damage Claims – Truth vs. Insurance Company Fiction
Almost every time we speak to a new client regarding their hail damage insurance claim, our clients tell us that the insurance company representative told them some variation of one or more of the below statements. Unfortunately, insurance company adjusters have a habit of trying to convince property owners that they have “no business” filing
Crazy Football Fans – Would Your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy Cover Your Shenanigans?
By now you have probably seen the attached video {Click Here to Watch} of the “enthusiastic” (ok, really drunk) Alabama fan who was trying to deliver some frontier justice to an Oklahoma fan in the adjoining section. Clearly, her activity stands out as a shining example of how fans should act on any given Saturday