During an interview with WBRZ, Louisiana’s insurance chief reminded Gulf Coast residents about tax rebates available to citizens in the wake of Gustav and Ike. Homeowners who suffered property damage from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike are eligible for two tax rebates and a tax deduction. Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon…
Recently available online is an article profiling attorney Jeff Berniard’s work in defending policyholder’s rights post-Katrina. The article, written by Lawyers USA, describes Mr. Berniard’s strategy and success in helping Louisiana homeowners receive the justice they deserve. An excerpt: New Orleans attorney Jeffrey Berniard was a refugee from the ravages…
In an article for the Star Telegram and the AP, more information is given on the increased HUD assistance coming through for Texas… to the tune of over a billion dollars: The federal government is releasing $1.3 billion in federal housing assistance to 62 Texas counties help rebuild from the…
Per the Insurance Journal: Gulfport, Mississippi Mayor Brent Warr, who is under indictment on several counts of fraud, will not run for re-election. Warr made the announcement this week in a videotaped message released by his office. Warr and his wife, Laura, are accused of defrauding the government and an…
Produced by the Sun-Sentinel, a hurricane preparation video with helpful tips is available to watch on YouTube. Press play below to learn more about how to prepare for adverse weather in the coming hurricane months.
In yesterday’s Times-Picayune, reporter Rebecca Mowbray details a string of rulings by the Louisiana courts in favors of residents against the insurers. After siding with insurance companies in early rulings after Hurricane Katrina, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal has suddenly cranked out a stream of policyholder-friendly rulings in…
In the face of inclement weather, be it a tornado, hurricane, tropical storm, etc., it is important to be fully prepared and ready, as well as up-to-date with breaking news and forecasts. That is why an all-hazards alert radio is a great idea for families to keep in their basements…
Courtesy of the Insurance Information Institute Hurricane Insurance Fact Sheet Insurance companies have paid an estimated $40.6 billion on 1.7 million claims for damage to homes, businesses and vehicles in six states from Hurricane Katrina, the largest loss in the history of insurance. By contrast, Hurricane Andrew resulted in $15.5…
As if waiting for insurance checks wasn’t enough, residents in Galveston are now being held up by their mortgage lenders. In an article by the Galveston County Daily News, the plight of some homeowners is detailed as mortgage companies try to protect themselves and their investment and residents remain financially…
Per WBRZ news, “Louisiana homeowners and businesses will see property insurance rates rise more this year than they have since 2006.” Business writer Ted Griggs cites the economic downfall facing the nation as the predominant reason for the increase, which could be anywhere from 3 to 10%. [Insurance Commissioner Jim]…