A video making its rounds from CBS chronicles the rebuilding effort going on in Galveston in the wake of Hurricane Ike and is worth a look:
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Understanding Terms: Glossary
When going about shopping for the right policy or making sure your policy protects you in the ways you need, it is important to understand insurance terms used. In educating yourself about the legal jargon employed by the insurance companies, you can be better prepared to combat an unfair claim…
Hurricane Ike FEMA deadline approaching
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s fourth extension of time for individuals in Texas affected by Hurricane Ike created a new deadline of February 20th for claims to be made. This, in light of the fact 90% of applicants who have submitted applications as of late were considered ineligible by FEMA.…
Understanding Terms: Glossary
When going about shopping for the right policy or making sure your policy protects you in the ways you need, it is important to understand insurance terms used. In educating yourself about the legal jargon employed by the insurance companies, you can be better prepared to combat an unfair claim…
Hurricane Rita cases yet to reach trial
As the 2009 hurricane season looms, insurance companies continue to delay and prolong their payouts from 2008’s storms and stall trials. Cases based upon Hurricane Rita STILL have not begun to work their way through the Jefferson County, Texas, courts. Another Hurricane Rita insurance trial gets nixed By David Yates…
Understanding Terms: Glossary
When going about shopping for the right policy or making sure your policy protects you in the ways you need, it is important to understand insurance terms used. In educating yourself about the legal jargon employed by the insurance companies, you can be better prepared to combat an unfair claim…
Thousands of Hurricane Ike Victims Still Without Resolved Claims
While 60 to 80 percent of damage claims have been settled as of December 10, as reported by MSNBC on January 26, thousands of Hurricane Ike victims still have not had their issues resolved. With more and more Texas residents waiting for a response from their insurer, litigation is beginning…
Recession Looks to Raise Policy Premiums
According to NOLA.com, where Katrina raised prices and handicapped policy holders with higher premiums, the national recession is continuing the trend. In an article published today on NOLA.com, the specter of rising costs has many people facing the hard decision of paying more or cutting coverage. Insurers can’t make the…
Understanding Terms: Glossary
When going about shopping for the right policy or making sure your policy protects you in the ways you need, it is important to understand insurance terms used. In educating yourself about the legal jargon employed by the insurance companies, you can be better prepared to combat an unfair claim…
State officials call into question State Farm’s “plight”
In further developments to State Farm’s desired exit from providing insurance to customers in Florida, the state’s insurance regulators have begun investigating and questioning just how reasonable the insurer’s claims are. Insurance regulators question State Farm’s dire claim By Paige St. John State Farm, Florida’s second-largest home insurer, pleads poverty…